Middleboro, MA 02346 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 02346
Report Date: February 2026
Market Temperature: HOT
Scope: Single-Family Residential (SFR) listings and comps only

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Executive Overview

The Middleboro market is characterized by a median sold price of $574,949.50, reflecting a competitive landscape despite recent price adjustments. The neighborhood has decreased 8% since 2022, indicating a shift in market dynamics that may provide buyers with more negotiating power. While the median listing price stands at $557,000, the gap between listing and sold prices suggests some pricing friction as sellers adjust expectations in response to changing market conditions.

Transaction activity appears to be moderate, with median days on market at 215, indicating a slower sales velocity. This extended time frame may suggest elevated inventory levels relative to sales activity, contributing to a market that remains competitive but is showing signs of stabilization. The overall market temperature is classified as hot, which indicates ongoing demand, particularly in rental markets where the median market rent has risen to $3,207, reflecting strong rental demand in the area.

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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

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Property Taxes

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Liquidity & Velocity

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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.

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates near 6.13% in Middleboro MA are approximately 0.7% lower than the average rates seen at the start of 2026, presenting a cost-saving opportunity for property owners.

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 $574,949.50 indicates a competitive market despite recent adjustments.

2. With a median days on market of 215, the market is experiencing slower sales velocity, suggesting potential pricing friction.

3. The median listing price of $557,000 shows a gap compared to sold prices, indicating sellers may need to adjust expectations.

4. Elevated inventory levels relative to sales activity may provide buyers with increased negotiating power in the current market.

5. Rental demand remains strong with a median market rent of $3,207, reflecting significant year-over-year increases.

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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.