In August 2026, 1,187 homes were sold in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. This represents a 28% decrease from July and a 7% decrease compared to August 2025. Closed sales slowed significantly from the previous month and remained below last year's pace as the summer market began to cool.

The median sale price was $840,000, down 1% from July but 2% higher than August 2025. The median list price was $824,975, essentially unchanged from July and 3% higher than a year ago. Despite the monthly dip in the median sale price, home values continue to show modest year-over-year growth.

Homes sold for an average of 101% of asking price, down slightly from 102% in July and unchanged from August 2025. Sellers continue to benefit from strong demand, with well-priced homes selling at or above asking price.

Total sales volume reached $1.22 billion, a 29% decrease from July and 5% lower than August 2025. The decline reflects the significant drop in the number of homes sold, while sale prices remained relatively stable.

Homes spent a median of 23 days on the market, three days longer than July and two days longer than August 2025. While homes are taking slightly longer to sell, properties continue to move at a steady pace in the Middlesex County market.

Year to date, 8,761 homes have sold, a 16% increase from July's running total and 1% higher than the 8,700 homes sold through August 2025. Overall, Middlesex County continues to show a strong year-to-date pace, with home values holding up and sales remaining slightly ahead of last year's levels despite the August slowdown.