The Newburyport, Massachusetts, real estate market showed a contraction in inventory and sales volume during March 2026, according to the Massachusetts Association of Realtors.
Single-family home prices rose despite a slight dip in activity, while the condominium market saw an increase in monthly closed sales.
Neither segment had enough sales to offer a reliable trend in median prices.
Newburyport Single Family Homes (March 2026)
Median Sales Price: Low inventory levels push single-family values higher. The median price reached $850,000 in March, up 8 percent from $785,000 in March 2025.
Closed Sales: Transaction volume slowed, with home buyers purchasing only five houses, down two from the previous year.
Inventory of Homes for Sale: The number of single-family homes on the market fell 19 percent, from 19 in March 2025 to 17, limiting options for prospective movers.
Months Supply of Inventory: There were about six weeks of inventory in March, down from about two months of supply in March 2025. About five months of inventory is considered a balanced market between home buyers and sellers.
Percent of Original List Price Received: While the median price rose, sellers, on average, did not get their asking price in March. Home buyers paid 95 percent of the original listing price, slightly more than 94 percent in March 2025.
Newburyport Single Family Homes (January through March)
Median Sales Price: $857,500, down from $970,000, a 12 percent decrease from the same three-month period in 2025.
Closed Sales: Home buyers bought 16 houses in Q1, a 30 percent decrease from 23 year over year.
Percent of Original List Price Received: Home buyers paid, on average, 98 percent of the original listing price, compared with almost 98 percent during January through March 2025.
Newburyport Condominiums (March 2026)
Median Sales Price: The median condo price in March dropped to $479,000, down by $733,000, a 61 percent decrease from March 2025.
Closed Sales: Just eight units were sold in March, two more than in March 2025.
Inventory of Homes for Sale: Available condos decreased to 15, down 21 percent from 19 units.
Months Supply of Inventory: Months of supply were flat in March, rising to 1.6 months from 1.5 months in March 2025.
Percent of Original List Price Received: Competition for condominiums cooled, with home buyers paying 95 percent of the original listing price, on average, down from 102 percent in March 2025.
Newburyport Condos (January through March)
Median Sales Price: Median condo prices reached $700,000, up 4 percent from $674,950 during the same three-month period in 2025.
Closed Sales: Home buyers purchased 17 condominiums in the first quarter, a 35 percent drop from 26 units in Q1 2025.
Percent of Original List Price Received: On average, sellers received 95 percent of the original list price, down from 98 percent in the first three months of last year.
Bottom Line: Newburyport remains a challenging real estate market for home buyers, with inventory remaining tight. Sellers continue to hold the advantage, making it important for home buyers and their buyer agents to carefully evaluate each property to determine fair market value and avoid getting caught up in anecdotal stories.
Pro Tip: Don’t let a wild year-over-year swing discourage or mislead you. When inventory is tight, the "median" is a snapshot of what sold, not necessarily what your future home is worth. Exclusive buyer agents protect home-buying consumers by providing a comprehensive market analysis, so home buyers can make informed decisions about offer price and terms.
