Topsfield MA Housing Market Update for Q1 2026

The Topsfield single family housing market started 2026 with fewer closed sales than the same quarter last year, but homes still moved quickly and price per square foot remained strong. Based on local MLS data, Topsfield had 5 single family sales in Q1 2026, compared with 10 sales in Q1 2025. As of April 9, 2026, there were 6 homes active and 6 under agreement.

What the numbers say

Compared with Q1 2025, the number of closed sales in Topsfield dropped from 10 to 5. Even so, the median time to offer improved from 16 days to 14 days, which suggests that well positioned homes are still attracting attention quickly.

Pricing tells a more mixed story. The median list price increased from $1.127M to $1.175M, while the median sale price moved from $1.151M to $1.145M. Last year, median homes sales were above asking. This year, the median sale price came in slightly below list price. At the same time, the median price per square foot rose from $412 to $444, showing that buyers are still paying strong values for the right homes.

What it means for buyers in Topsfield

For buyers, this looks like a market that is still competitive, but not as aggressive on headline pricing as it was a year ago. Homes can still move fast, so serious buyers should be ready to tour and write when the right property comes up. At the same time, the pricing data suggests there may be more room to negotiate when a home is priced ahead of the market.

What it means for sellers in Topsfield

For sellers, demand is still there, but pricing matters. Buyers appear willing to pay for quality, condition, and location, but they may be less willing to stretch far above asking unless the home is truly compelling. Because Q1 only had 5 closed sales, small sample size matters here, and each sale can move the median more than usual. That makes accurate pricing and strong preparation especially important.

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