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Leominster, MA 01453 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 01453
Report Date: May 2026
Market Temperature: HOT
Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
51
Active Listings
22
Sold Properties
29

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$459,000
Median Sold Price
$464,950
Median Price per Sqft
$182/sqft

Note: The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$1,825

Note: The relationship between property values and rental rates reflects different market dynamics. Higher-priced properties may have lower rental yields due to factors such as luxury market positioning, owner-occupancy preferences, or long-term appreciation strategies rather than immediate rental income maximization.


Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
1.20%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
235
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Hot market indicates strong buyer demand with limited inventory, typically characterized by rising prices, quick sales (low days on market), and inventory levels below historical averages.

Price YoY Trend
up
Market Temperature
hot
Interest Rate Pressure
moderate

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Leominster, MA, average 6.3%, reflecting a stable market environment for property owners in this area compared to recent 2026 benchmarks.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. The most reliable market signal is the median sold price of 464,950, which establishes recent transaction-level value and supports the view that realized prices are above asking in some cases given the median listing price of 459,000 upward price pressure.

  2. Despite a seller-friendly backdrop indicated by a hot market temperature, the long median days on market of 235 suggests slower sales velocity and potential pricing friction for certain property segments slower transaction pace.

  3. The median price per square foot of 182 combined with the median market rent of 1,825 frames valuation for SFR and condo investors, but rent year-over-year trend is unavailable so rental momentum cannot be assessed from these metrics rental trend data missing.

  4. Interest-rate context is moderate with local 30-year fixed rates averaging 6.3%, which, alongside a market temperature that is hot, suggests continued seller leverage but also the potential for affordability constraints for buyers moderate interest rate pressure.


Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

717 Wachusett St, Leominster, MA 01453
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

3 beds
2 baths
4,640 sqft
$755,000
Mar 1, 2026
$163/sqft/sqft
88 days on market
93 Benjamin St, Leominster, MA 01453
Premium

Sold above market average

3 beds
1 baths
2,578 sqft
$663,000
Mar 1, 2026
$257/sqft/sqft
93 days on market
21 Regina Dr, Leominster, MA 01453
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds
2 baths
3,865 sqft
$620,000
Mar 1, 2026
$160/sqft/sqft
79 days on market
559 Merriam Ave, Leominster, MA 01453
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds
2 baths
2,872 sqft
$460,000
Apr 1, 2026
$160/sqft/sqft
134 days on market
49 Lawrence St, Leominster, MA 01453
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds
1 baths
2,272 sqft
$455,000
Mar 1, 2026
$200/sqft/sqft
86 days on market
12 Walden Ct, Leominster, MA 01453
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

4 beds
2 baths
2,246 sqft
$450,000
Feb 1, 2026
$200/sqft/sqft
266 days on market
19 Kittredge St, Leominster, MA 01453
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

3 beds
1 baths
1,473 sqft
$250,000
Mar 1, 2026
$170/sqft/sqft
128 days on market
87 Vezina St, Leominster, MA 01453
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

2 beds
1 baths
1,230 sqft
$230,000
Mar 1, 2026
$187/sqft/sqft

Leominster, MA 01453 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 01453
Report Date: May 2026
Market Temperature: HOT
Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on condominium properties. Metrics are calculated from recent condo sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
34
Active Listings
5
Sold Properties
29

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$315,000
Median Sold Price
$312,000
Median Price per Sqft
$263/sqft

Note: The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$2,200

Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
1.18%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
268
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Hot market indicates strong buyer demand with limited inventory, typically characterized by rising prices, quick sales (low days on market), and inventory levels below historical averages.

Price YoY Trend
up
Market Temperature
hot
Interest Rate Pressure
moderate

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Leominster, MA, average 6.3%, reflecting a stable market environment for property owners in this area compared to recent 2026 benchmarks.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. The primary indicator, median sold price is 312,000, which anchors recent transaction-based value and suggests realized pricing is closely aligned with seller ask levels in the current cycle; representative recent sale.

  2. The median listing price is 315,000, indicating a narrow gap between asking and transaction prices that may reflect sustained seller confidence while market conditions remain hot.

  3. The market shows slower sales velocity with a median days on market of 268, which may indicate pricing friction or selective buyer activity despite the up price trend.

  4. Interest-rate context is moderate with Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates averaging 6.3%, a moderate pressure that supports continued owner activity but warrants caution for affordability-sensitive buyers.


Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

197 Chapman Pl, Leominster, MA 01453
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

2 beds
2 baths
1,384 sqft
$380,000
Feb 1, 2026
$275/sqft/sqft
6 Chapman Pl, Leominster, MA 01453
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

2 beds
1 baths
1,368 sqft
$369,900
Apr 1, 2026
$270/sqft/sqft
153 Bayberry Hill Ln, Leominster, MA 01453
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds
1 baths
1,147 sqft
$337,000
Mar 1, 2026
$294/sqft/sqft
99 Cortland Cir, Leominster, MA 01453
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds
2 baths
1,058 sqft
$330,000
Mar 1, 2026
$312/sqft/sqft
45 Fox Meadow Rd Apt F, Leominster, MA 01453
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds
1 baths
1,204 sqft
$330,000
Mar 1, 2026
$274/sqft/sqft
78 days on market
172 Chapman Pl, Leominster, MA 01453
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds
1 baths
2,539 sqft
$320,000
Mar 1, 2026
$126/sqft/sqft
25 Meadow Pond Dr Apt J, Leominster, MA 01453
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds
1 baths
1,368 sqft
$272,000
Apr 1, 2026
$199/sqft/sqft
214 days on market
144 West St Apt 14, Leominster, MA 01453
Premium

Sold above market average

1 beds
1 baths
610 sqft
$195,000
Mar 1, 2026
$320/sqft/sqft
107 days on market

Investment Analysis

Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.

Rent vs Cost to Own

Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost

-$1,077/mo
01453 Avg Rent
01453 Cost to Own
Rent$1,825
Own$2,902

20% down, 6.3% rate, 1.2% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

01453 Avg nightly rate
01453 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$77/night
Occupancy121 of 365 days

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 5/1/2026

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