Saugus, Fall 2026: buyers more selective, lower median price
Saugus sold more single-family homes this summer, 53 compared with 51, but the median sale fell 6.9% to $699,000. 40% of homes sold over asking, down from 59%, and there's about 1.8 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 | 53 | 51 | +3.9% |
| Median sale price | $699,000 | $751,000 | −6.9% |
| Median price per sq. ft. | $393 | $376 | +4.5% |
| Median sale-to-list price | 100.0% | 101.0% | −1.0 pt |
| Sold over asking | 40% | 59% | −19 pts |
| Median days on market | 25 | 21 | +4 days |
| New listings | 70 | 69 | +1.4% |
| Sales with seller concessions | 19% (10) | 4% (2) | Up |
The median single-family sale was $699,000, down 6.9% from $751,000 last summer, while price per square foot rose 4.5% to $393, so the lower median reflects which homes sold more than falling values. The typical home sold for 100.0% of its list price, with a median of 25 days on market, compared with 21 last year. More sales included a seller concession: 19% compared with 4%.
For context, from April through June the median single-family sale was $716,000, and 72% of homes sold over asking.
Right now, as of October 1, 2026: 31 single-family homes are for sale and another 35 are under agreement. That's roughly 1.8 months of supply, still a seller's market. Sixteen of the 31 active listings have already cut their price.
Condominiums
Saugus's condo market is small: 11 condos sold this summer compared with 10 last summer. That's too few to read a reliable price trend. As of October 1, 2026, there are 4 condos for sale and 6 under agreement.
What it means if you own in Saugus
Saugus's median price dipped this summer, though most homes sold at or below asking. With 16 of 31 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 Saugus, Massachusetts. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Recent closings may still be reported.