Marshfield, MA 02050 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 02050
Report Date: April 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
Scope: Single-Family Residential (SFR) listings and comps only

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Executive Overview

As of April 2026, the real estate market in Marshfield, MA shows a median sold price of $843,000, reflecting a stable market despite a slight cooling trend. The neighborhood has decreased 8% since 2022, indicating a shift in buyer sentiment and market dynamics. With elevated inventory levels relative to sales activity, the market appears to be transitioning towards a more balanced state, although the elevated interest rate pressure is likely influencing buyer behavior and overall transaction velocity.

The median days on market stands at 231 days, suggesting slower sales velocity and potential pricing friction as sellers adjust expectations in light of current market conditions. The median listing price of $711,950 indicates a notable gap between asking prices and actual sold prices, which may reflect seller optimism amidst a cooling market. Overall, the market temperature is classified as neutral, indicating a balance between supply and demand, albeit with caution due to the moderating trends in both home prices and rental rates.

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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.

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Market Metrics

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.

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Rental Market

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.

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Property Taxes

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Liquidity & Velocity

Note: A Sale-to-List Ratio near 100% can occur when properties sell at or near their final listing price after price adjustments during the listing period, even when initial listing prices differ significantly from sale prices.

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Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Marshfield, MA are averaging 6.38%, which is 0.3% higher than the 6.67% recorded a year ago.

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

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Key Findings

1. The median sold price of $843,000 indicates a significant market value, although it reflects a decrease of 8% since 2022.

2. With a median listing price of $711,950, there is a notable gap between asking prices and sold prices, suggesting potential pricing friction in the market.

3. The median days on market is 231 days, which points to a slower sales velocity as buyers take more time to make decisions.

4. Elevated interest rate pressure continues to influence buyer behavior, contributing to a cooling trend in home prices.

5. The median market rent is $3,207, remaining flat year-over-year, indicating a stable rental market despite the broader market shifts.

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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.