The Andover MA housing market remains one of the strongest seller's markets in the Merrimack Valley as we move through fall 2026. Single-family homes are commanding prices near the $1.3 million mark, well-priced listings are drawing offers within days, and buyer demand shows no real sign of cooling. Here's the full picture of what's happening right now.
Andover MA Housing Market: Home Prices Near $1.3M
The median sale price for a single-family home in Andover reached $1.30 million in June 2026, up roughly 7% from April's $1.21 million — a clear upward trajectory through the spring and into summer. Across all property types, the town's overall median sits around $969,000, with average sale prices running higher because Andover's luxury tier pulls the mean upward.
One nuance worth understanding: Andover sells a relatively small number of homes each month, so the median can swing with the sales mix. A month dominated by starter capes near downtown looks very different from a month with several Shawsheen Heights colonials or new-construction closings on premium lots. That's why the best read on your specific situation always comes from comparable sales on your street, not town-wide headlines.
For context, Andover's price point sits well above its neighbors. North Andover's single-family median is running near $987,500, Tewksbury is in the mid-$600s, and Lowell's median is in the low-$500s. Boxford, Andover's rural neighbor to the east, is closer to Andover territory at roughly $1.1 million. Andover earns its premium: top-tier schools, a classic downtown, and a straight-shot commuter rail into Boston.
How Fast Homes Are Moving
Speed is the defining feature of the Andover MA housing market this year. In June 2026, the median time to offer was just six days, with homes averaging around 19 days on market overall. Through the first quarter, time to offer held steady at eight days — unchanged from the prior year even as the number of closings shifted.
What that means in practice: if you're a buyer, the home you toured on Saturday may have an accepted offer by Wednesday. Pre-approval isn't optional in Andover — it's the price of admission. Sellers, meanwhile, should know that the first weekend on market still carries outsized importance. A well-priced, well-presented listing in Andover can still collect multiple offers; an overpriced one teaches buyers to wait.
Inventory and Buyer Demand
Activity has been surging. June saw 36 closed sales — a dramatic increase from the spring — and new listings are keeping pace. The sweet spot of demand is the $800,000 to $1.4 million range, where turnkey colonials, capes, and split-levels in West Andover, Shawsheen, and the Academy area draw the deepest buyer pools.
The buyer mix in Andover is distinct from the rest of the Merrimack Valley. You'll find:
- Move-up families trading out of North Andover, Tewksbury, or Wilmington for Andover's schools and larger lots
- Relocating professionals coming from inside Route 128 or from out of state, drawn by Phillips Academy, the commuter rail, and corporate centers along I-93 and I-495
- Downsizers moving out of large Andover homes into townhomes and condos — and often staying in town
- First-time buyers stretching into condos near downtown or Ballardvale, where entry prices start in the mid-$200s to $400s
Andover High School's reputation — an A rating, GreatSchools 10, and average SAT scores around 1320 — plus the presence of Phillips Academy on Main Street, give the town a school-driven demand floor that most suburbs can't match. Families move here for the schools, and they tend to stay.
The Commute Advantage
Andover's location is a genuine asset. The town has its own commuter rail station on the MBTA's Haverhill line — Zone 5 — with direct service to North Station in about an hour, plus a second station at Ballardvale. For drivers, I-93 cuts through the west side of town, I-495 touches the northwest corner, and Route 28 and Route 133 provide the local grid.
That connectivity matters for prices. Buyers who need Boston access but want space, top schools, and a classic town center will pay Andover's premium over towns with weaker transit links. The commuter rail in particular protects the town's values during slower markets — Boston access is the last thing buyers give up.
What's Selling Fastest
Not every segment moves at the same speed. Right now in Andover:
- Turnkey single-families under $1.3M — the deepest buyer pool, fastest offers, often above asking
- Condos near downtown and the train — steady demand from first-time buyers and downsizers; well-kept two-bedrooms move quickly
- West Andover and Shawsheen colonials — the family sweet spot; priced right, they go in a week
- Luxury properties over $2M — healthy but more selective; buyers are patient and thorough
- Homes needing significant work — slower; renovation costs have made buyers cautious about projects at Andover price points
What Buyers Should Do This Fall
Fall in Andover historically brings a calmer version of the market. Competition thins after the summer rush, and sellers who listed in spring or summer become more flexible. If you've been waiting out the spring frenzy, autumn is your window.
Get pre-approved before you tour — ideally with a lender who can close quickly, because six days to offer is the norm. Keep your must-have list short. And work with an agent who knows Andover's neighborhoods block by block, because a street's proximity to the train, the Shawsheen River, or the Academy can swing value noticeably.
What Sellers Should Do This Fall
Price from the comps, not from wishful thinking. Even in a seller's market, Andover buyers are sophisticated — they're comparing your home against recent sales in the same neighborhood, and overpricing costs you the critical first weekend. Invest in the things that photograph well: fresh paint, landscaping, and decluttered rooms. And consider a pre-listing inspection to remove surprises before offers arrive.
The Andover MA housing market in October 2026 rewards preparation on both sides. Buyers who move decisively find excellent homes; sellers who present and price intelligently get rewarded. If you're thinking about a move, now is a great time to start the conversation — reach out to Chris Doherty, one of Greater Lowell's top agents, for a no-pressure look at what your home is worth or what your budget buys today.
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