Greater Newburyport Real Estate Market Analysis 2025 | RE/MAX Bentley's

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National Housing Headwinds vs. Greater Newburyport's Market Strength

How our local market stands resilient as analysts warn of nationwide corrections — and what it means for buyers and sellers in Essex County.

When national housing analysts sound the alarm, local expertise becomes essential. Housing market commentator Melody Wright has made headlines with predictions of a correction potentially rivaling 2008. Meanwhile, Zillow reports that 53% of U.S. homes have lost value over the past year — the highest share since 2012.

But here in Greater Newburyport and Essex County, the story is markedly different. As the region's leading brokerage with #1 market share since 2019, RE/MAX Bentley's has unique insight into what these national trends mean for our local communities.

⚠️ National Warning Signs

Housing analyst Melody Wright predicts home prices could correct to match median household income, potentially representing declines near 50% nationally over several years. This forecast reflects concerns about investor withdrawals, oversupply in Sunbelt markets, and shifting demographics.

+35%
Price Growth 2021-2025
1.57
Months Supply
41
Avg Days on Market
$999K
Avg Sale Price 2025

🆚 National Headlines vs. Our Local Reality

See why Greater Newburyport isn't following national doom-and-gloom predictions

National
53%
Homes lost value (highest since 2012)
📉
Homes Losing Value
Greater Newburyport
~5%
Local estimate
National
Flat
Only 1.2% YoY growth
📈
Price Trend
Greater Newburyport
+6.1%
YoY growth
National
Rising
Sunbelt markets flooded
🏘️
Inventory
Greater Newburyport
1.57 Mo
Still a seller's market
National
Volatile
Austin -17% from peak
💎
4-Year Growth
Greater Newburyport
+35%
Steady, sustainable

📊 Greater Newburyport Market Health Scores

Our analysis rates key market indicators on a 0-100 scale

82
Price Stability
Strong appreciation without Sunbelt volatility
78
Seller Advantage
Low inventory keeps leverage with sellers
71
Market Velocity
Homes moving steadily; not frenzied
85
Low Correction Risk
Minimal exposure to national decline factors

🏠 Interactive Town Explorer

Click any town to see detailed 2025 market statistics

Newburyport
✨ Historic downtown, waterfront living
+39.9%
Since 2021
💰
$1,326K
Avg Sale Price
📐
$579
Price/Sq Ft
📅
45
Days on Market
🏡
129
Sold YTD
📋
18
Active Listings
⏱️
1.61
Months Supply

Average Sale Price by Region (2021-2025)

Greater Newburyport consistently outperforms state averages with stable growth patterns.

Town Price Appreciation Since 2021

All six communities saw substantial growth, led by Salisbury and Rowley.

2025 Town-by-Town Comparison

Town Avg Sale Price 4-Year Change Days on Market Units Sold
Newburyport $1,325,694 ↑ 39.9% 45 129
West Newbury $1,132,329 ↑ 31.6% 37 30
Newbury $1,066,587 ↑ 25.8% 47 61
Rowley $974,190 ↑ 40.0% 30 39
Amesbury $751,068 ↑ 33.2% 36 118
Salisbury $745,730 ↑ 41.5% 48 47

Data source: MLS Property Information Network (MLSPIN) as of November 28, 2025. Single-family residential sales.

What This Means for Buyers and Sellers

For Sellers

While some markets are seeing homes sit longer and prices soften, Greater Newburyport remains a seller-favorable environment — albeit with more realistic expectations than the frenzy of 2021-2022. Key advantages include limited new construction (preserving scarcity), strong employment centers in Boston and the technology corridor, and continued in-migration from higher-cost markets.

For Buyers

Current conditions offer opportunities that didn't exist three years ago. Days on market have extended, providing more time for due diligence. Price changes are more common, creating negotiation opportunities. And with national uncertainty creating buyer hesitation elsewhere, motivated sellers may be more flexible.

"The fundamentals that make Greater Newburyport desirable — historic character, coastal access, excellent schools, and proximity to Boston — don't change with interest rate cycles. Our job is helping clients navigate these conditions with the local expertise that only comes from being embedded in this community."
— RE/MAX Bentley's, Greater Newburyport's #1 Brokerage

Key Takeaways

National trends don't dictate local outcomes. While Sunbelt markets that saw 40-50% pandemic appreciation may correct significantly, Northeast markets with historically moderate appreciation curves face different dynamics entirely.

Inventory remains constrained. With months of supply still well below balanced market levels (6 months), sellers retain leverage in most price points across Greater Newburyport.

Quality matters more than ever. In a normalizing market, well-priced, well-presented homes still move quickly. The days of any listing generating multiple offers may be behind us, but strategic positioning still produces results.

Expert guidance is essential. Whether you're considering a sale, purchase, or simply want to understand your position, partnering with the market leader ensures you have accurate, hyperlocal data informing your decisions.

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