Medford, Fall 2026: buyers more selective, lower median price
Medford had fewer single-family sales this summer, 63 compared with 65, and the median sale slipped 2.7% to $900,000. 51% of homes sold over asking, down from 58%, and there's about 2.0 months of supply.
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Single-family homes
July 1 through September 29, 2026, compared with the same period in 2025
| Measure | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes sold | 63 | 65 | −3.1% |
| Median sale price | $900,000 | $925,000 | −2.7% |
| Median price per sq. ft. | $519 | $468 | +10.9% |
| Median sale-to-list price | 100.0% | 100.4% | −0.4 pts |
| Sold over asking | 51% | 58% | −7 pts |
| Median days on market | 21 | 19 | +2 days |
| New listings | 83 | 76 | +9.2% |
| Sales with seller concessions | 10% (6) | 11% (7) | Down |
The median single-family sale was $900,000, down 2.7% from $925,000 last summer, while price per square foot rose 10.9% to $519. The typical home sold for 100.0% of its list price, with a median of 21 days on market, compared with 19 last year. Fewer sales included a seller concession: 10% compared with 11%.
For context, from April through June the median single-family sale was $870,000, and 65% of homes sold over asking.
Right now, as of October 1, 2026: 43 single-family homes are for sale and another 36 are under agreement. That's roughly 2.0 months of supply, still a seller's market. Twenty of the 43 active listings have already cut their price.
Condominiums
July 1 through September 29, 2026, compared with the same period in 2025
| Measure | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Condos sold | 55 | 34 | +61.8% |
| Median sale price | $675,000 | $643,500 | +4.9% |
| Median sale-to-list price | 99.2% | 100.0% | −0.8 pts |
| Median days on market | 35 | 23 | +12 days |
| New listings | 93 | 71 | +31.0% |
More Medford condos sold this summer, and the median price rose. The median condo sale was $675,000, up 4.9% from $643,500, and the typical condo sold for 99.2% of its list price in a median of 35 days, compared with 23 last year. As of October 1, 2026, there are 69 condos for sale and 18 under agreement.
What it means if you own in Medford
Medford's median price dipped this summer, and most homes still sold over asking. With 20 of 43 active listings already cutting their price, the first price matters. Townwide numbers can't tell you what your home is worth. Your street, your updates and your timing all move the number.
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Based on information provided to and compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc., covering sales from July 1 through September 29 in 2025 and 2026, plus April through June 2026 for spring context. Current for-sale and under-agreement counts are as of October 1, 2026. The analysis includes single-family and condominium listings in Medford, Massachusetts. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Recent closings may still be reported.