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IPSWICH, MA 01938

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Essex County
Balanced Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The IPSWICH, MA real estate market (01938) currently shows 69 active listings, with 32 pending sales. Homes are averaging 55 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 34 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 55 days on market compared to 59 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 3.5% year-over-year, from $1,012,450 to $976,875.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 13,791  ·  Density: 165.9/mi²  ·  Median household income: $123,266

Typical home value: $643,125  ·  Homeownership: 72.2%

Market Overview

Active Listings
69
⇧ 97.1% vs 35 last year
Pending
32
46% pending ratio
Median Price
$976,875
⇩ 3.5% vs $1,012,450 last year
Average Price
$1,166,990
⇩ 2.3% vs $1,194,692 last year
Days on Market
55
⇩ 6.8% vs 59 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$439
⇩ 2.9% vs $452/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,967 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 69 this year vs 35 last year
  • Days on market: 55 now vs 59 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $976,875 (-3.5% YoY)
  • Average: $1,166,990 (-2.3% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 12.9 miles — 223 listings ($290,159,989 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
01938Ipswich, MA 019380.0 mi19$25,340,775$1,143,250$1,333,725
01982South Hamilton, MA 019824.2 mi6$9,135,300$950,000$1,522,550
01983Topsfield, MA 019836.2 mi3$3,232,500$1,112,000$1,077,500
01951Newbury, MA 019516.4 mi6$7,738,398$1,148,750$1,289,733
01833Georgetown, MA 018337.7 mi10$9,917,460$1,049,975$991,746
01915Beverly, MA 019158.2 mi24$65,604,504$756,975$2,733,521
01950Newburyport, MA 019509.1 mi22$40,963,736$1,593,750$1,861,988
01923Danvers, MA 019239.5 mi16$16,177,040$638,000$1,011,065
01834Groveland, MA 0183410.0 mi4$3,037,320$733,493$759,330
01952Salisbury, MA 0195211.2 mi22$14,965,852$626,950$680,266
01970Salem, MA 0197012.4 mi48$31,372,080$565,975$653,585
01845North Andover, MA 0184512.6 mi24$21,163,824$568,675$881,826
01945Marblehead, MA 0194512.9 mi19$41,511,200$1,149,750$2,184,800

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in IPSWICH, MA 01938?

As of September 2026, there are 69 active listings in IPSWICH, MA (zip code 01938), compared to 35 the prior year.

What is the median home price in IPSWICH, MA 01938?

The median listing price in IPSWICH, MA 01938 is $976,875 as of September 2026, a 3.5% decrease from $1,012,450 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in IPSWICH, MA?

Homes in IPSWICH, MA 01938 spend an average of 55 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 59 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in IPSWICH, MA 01938?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, IPSWICH, MA 01938 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 34 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 55 days on market compared to 59 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in IPSWICH, MA?

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