Plymouth County, MA Housing Market Update: July 2026

Highlights

• Plymouth County remained a seller’s market in July. Homes sold rose 17% year over year, with the median time on market at 22 days and half of all sales closing above asking price.
• The median sale price in Plymouth County reached $668,041, up 3% year over year, slightly below the national rate of 3%.
• Inventory increased by 15%, with nearly 2,000 active listings and new listings rising by 19%, indicating growing confidence among sellers.

Plymouth County, MA Housing Market Overview

In July, Plymouth County saw a moderation in price growth but continued to favor sellers. The median sale price was $668,041, up approximately 3% from the previous year. Pending sales increased by 13%, while homes sold rose by 17%. Half of all closings were above the asking price, the median time on market remained at 22 days, and the months of supply stayed at 2.1. Although inventory expanded significantly, demand kept up, maintaining the market’s seller-friendly nature.

Below is a comprehensive look at the housing data for Plymouth County, MA in July 2026, along with insights for buyers and sellers navigating the late summer market.

U.S. Housing Market Overview

In July, Plymouth County and the national housing market experienced differing demand trends. While pending sales decreased by 1% nationally and active listings saw a 1% drop, Plymouth County witnessed a 13% rise in pending sales and a 17% increase in homes sold. The median time on the market was less than half the national average. Although the national median sale price grew by 3% to $407,730, Plymouth County’s price growth matched this rate for the first time in over a year, indicating a convergence in price momentum. Despite a tighter local market with 2.1 months of supply compared to the national level of nearly 4 months, the gap in price growth has narrowed.

“The U.S. housing market continued its slow recovery in July, but again felt some bumps in the road,” said Chen Zhao, Redfin’s head of economics research. “Both supply and demand declined for the second month in a row, propping up prices and exacerbating the slow and expensive buyer’s market that has defined the post-pandemic period. Mortgage rate and economic volatility tied to the war in Iran and an unexpectedly hot job market has added a layer of uncertainty as well. Most buyers and sellers won’t see a much improved housing market, but economists are confident that affordability and normalcy will return in the coming years.”

Plymouth County Price Growth Comparison With National Rate

In July, Plymouth County’s median sale price reached $668,041, marking a 2.5% year-over-year increase, although slightly lower than June’s peak of $690,000. Nationally, prices rose by 3.2% to $407,730. Plymouth County has seen a significant appreciation of approximately 64% since early 2020, with prices consistently above $600,000 for 19 consecutive months. The median price per square foot also increased by 1% year over year to $378, indicating that the price gains were driven by underlying value rather than changes in the mix of homes sold.

Price reductions were relatively uncommon, with only about 19% of active listings having a price cut, similar to the previous year. The average home sold for about 1% above its list price, with 50% of sales closing above the asking price, a slight decrease from the previous year. Sellers in Plymouth County continued to price their homes accurately, but there was a slight softening in bidding intensity compared to the peak in June.

Increase in Demand as Buyers Compete for Homes in Plymouth County

Sellers in Plymouth County maintained their advantage, with homes selling for about 1% above asking price, closing in 22 days, and 50% of all sales exceeding the list price. Approximately 42% of listings went under contract within two weeks, compared to 32% nationally. Although the local market experienced a slight slowdown from the spring peak, which is typical for July as buyer urgency diminishes after the spring rush, the number of homes sold increased by 17% year over year to 648, significantly outpacing the national decline of about 1%. Pending sales also rose by 13% to 622, and the median days on the market remained steady at 22, less than half of the national figure of 49. The high volume of transactions confirmed that demand in Plymouth County continued to rise, even as the broader market stagnated.

Expansion of Inventory With Buyers Keeping Pace

In July, new listings in Plymouth County surged by about 19% year over year to 689, while active listings increased by 15% to 1,976—the highest July total since 2019. Sellers who had been hesitant to trade their low-rate mortgages for higher borrowing costs started to list their homes, attracted by the near-record price levels. Nationally, new listings decreased by about 1% to 375,149, making Plymouth County’s inventory growth a unique local trend.

Despite the influx of supply, buyers absorbed the additional listings at a steady pace. Both homes sold and pending sales saw double-digit growth, and the median time on the market remained well below national norms. With months of supply at 2.1—considerably lower than the 4-month national level and the approximately 5 months considered balanced—sellers benefited from listing their properties into a market where demand matched or exceeded the new supply, while buyers enjoyed more selection without gaining significant pricing power.

Competition in Different Price Tiers in Plymouth County

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