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BUYER BRIEFING Barnstable, MA
Barnstable, MA Market Analysis

Why now is a good time to buy in Barnstable, MA.

This is a buyer's market with inventory rising and days on market dropping sharply. Sellers are adjusting, giving you room to negotiate.

Median Price

Midpoint listing price across the market. The key benchmark for overall market value and tracking price trends over time.
Median Price Single Family (Jul 2025 – Jul 2026)
Median Price Single Family (Jul 2025 – Jul 2026) in BARNSTABLE, MA — latest: $1.4M (Jul 2026)
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Median Price: Midpoint listing price across the market. The key benchmark for overall market value and tracking price trends over time.
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Days on Market
28 days
Down to 28 days from 143.5 in March—homes are moving fast but you still have time to act.
Months of Inventory
2.46 months
Up from 1.48 months in May, giving you more options to choose from without bidding wars.
Median Price
$1.40M
Down from $1.69M in June; July decline shows sellers are testing the market, not holding firm.
Price per Square Foot
$582
Up 17.5% YoY from $495 but stabilizing now; locking in value before any rebound matters.
What This Means

Pause the rush—use your leverage.

Inventory is climbing and days on market are plummeting, flipping the script in your favor. Sellers are cutting prices and adjusting expectations. This window won't last forever, so move decisively on the right home, but don't overpay for urgency.

Honest Caveats

Price per square foot is still up 17.5% year-over-year, so absolute value has not returned to a year ago. Further cooling could mean better pricing ahead, but waiting carries the risk of rising rates or renewed competition.

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Livia Monteforte
MA#9042493 , RI#B16395
Livia@Compass.com (508) 274-6185
Source: July 2025 - July 2026 Market Data
Updated July 28, 2026