Yes. North Andover is a great place to buy in 2026, though the market is not as soft as one number makes it look. Home sales in ZIP 01845 fell 23.4% year over year, to 102 in the three months ending August 2026 from 133 a year earlier. Even so, homes sold in a median of 20 days at 103.5% of list price (Redfin). Fewer sales has not meant easy terms. It has meant fewer homes to choose from, and the good ones still move fast.
This guide from Lillian Montalto Signature Properties International takes four common assumptions about buying in North Andover and checks each one against the town's own numbers. For current listings and town details, see the North Andover community page.
| Common assumption | What the North Andover data shows | Source, as of |
|---|---|---|
| Prices only go up | Median sale price $774,665, down 3.8% year over year | Redfin, ZIP 01845, 3 months ending Aug 2026 |
| Fewer sales means a buyer's market | 102 homes sold (133 a year earlier), median 20 days on market (20 a year earlier) | Redfin, ZIP 01845, 3 months ending Aug 2026 |
| Sellers here never negotiate | 19.6% of homes had a price drop; 63.7% sold above list | Redfin, ZIP 01845, 3 months ending Aug 2026 |
| Boston is a hard trip | About 25 miles north of Boston on I-495 and Routes 114, 125 and 133; MBTA trains board in Andover, Lawrence and Haverhill | Wikipedia and MBTA, viewed Sept 2026 |
Are North Andover home prices still climbing?
The median sale price in North Andover was $774,665 in the three months ending August 2026, down 3.8% from a year earlier (Redfin, ZIP 01845). Like most towns in Massachusetts, the market is shifting.
That cuts against the idea that you have to buy now before prices run away. This quarter, they did not. Keep one caution in mind, though. A median follows the mix of homes that happened to sell. With only 102 sales in the period, a few fewer large homes closing can pull the median down without any single house losing value.
What this means for you: treat the 3.8% dip as room to breathe, not as a discount on every listing. Price each North Andover home against recent sales of similar homes, not against the town median.
Do fewer sales mean North Andover is a buyer's market?
No. Sales fell 23.4%, but homes sold just as fast as a year earlier and still closed above asking.
Here is the full picture for the three months ending August 2026 (Redfin, ZIP 01845):
102 homes sold, down from 133 a year earlier.
Median days on market held at 20, the same as a year earlier.
The sale-to-list ratio was 103.5%.
63.7% of homes sold above list price.
Redfin's Compete Score was 91 of 100, rated "Most Competitive."
If buyers had pulled back, homes would sit longer. They did not. The drop in sales points to fewer homes coming on the market. Buyers and sellers both thinned out, and demand for what does list held up.
Some North Andover homes draw several offers, and plenty sell with one well-prepared offer. Redfin reports the average home sells about 3% above list and goes pending in about 21 days. So you can buy here without overpaying wildly. What you cannot do is wait two weeks to decide.
Do North Andover sellers ever cut their prices?
Yes. In the three months ending August 2026, 19.6% of North Andover homes had a price drop, while 63.7% sold above list (Redfin, ZIP 01845).
Those two numbers describe two different groups of homes. Listings priced in line with recent sales tend to go quickly and above asking. Listings priced ahead of the market sit, then come down. That second group is where you have room to negotiate on price, timing or terms.
A practical signal: with a median of 20 days on market, a North Andover listing well past three weeks with no offer is worth a second look. Ask your agent why it has not sold. The answer might be price, condition or layout. Each one changes what you should offer.
How do you get to Boston from North Andover?
North Andover sits about 25 miles north of Boston, with Interstate 495 and Routes 114, 125 and 133 running through or beside town (Wikipedia, viewed September 2026).
Train riders board the MBTA in Andover, Lawrence or Haverhill for North Station in Boston (MBTA, viewed September 2026). Check the current timetable for the stop you would use before you settle on a house.
For trips by car, I-495 is the main link to the wider region, and Routes 114, 125 and 133 handle most local and nearby-town driving.
How should you plan a North Andover purchase this fall?
Get pre-approved, set your top price before you tour, and be ready to act within days. In North Andover, the median home went under contract in about three weeks.
Lillian Montalto Signature Properties International sets out its buyer process in its "102 Ways We Can Help" booklet. A few items fit North Andover's current market especially well:
Pre-market inventory. The team explains "coming soon" listings and pre-market opportunities (item 24). With sales down 23.4%, the homes you never see on the open market matter more.
Comps, not the median. The team helps you set a competitive offer price from comparable sales and market analysis (item 33).
The inspection. Your agent attends the home inspection with you to ask questions and take notes (item 43). The booklet also covers additional inspections such as radon (item 46).
After closing. Buyers get free use of the firm's 14 ft moving van after the purchase (item 67).
You can request a copy of the "102 Ways We Can Help" booklet through the contact page.
Lillian Montalto Signature Properties International, at 32 Park Street in Andover, is the #1 large team in Andover by sales volume (RealTrends Verified). Several of the firm's associates are long-time North Andover residents, and the firm has sold hundreds of homes in North Andover over the last several decades.
Frequently asked questions
How many homes sold in North Andover, MA in summer 2026? Redfin reports 102 home sales in North Andover (ZIP 01845) in the three months ending August 2026, down 23.4% from 133 a year earlier. Median days on market held at 20 in both periods, which suggests fewer homes came on the market rather than buyers stepping back. Lillian Montalto Signature Properties International reads this as a supply story, not a softening of demand.
How much over asking do North Andover homes sell for? In the three months ending August 2026, North Andover homes sold at a median 103.5% of list price, and 63.7% sold above list (Redfin, ZIP 01845). Redfin also reports the average home sells about 3% above list. Some homes draw several offers and others sell with one. Price your offer from recent comparable sales rather than a fixed percentage over asking.
How far is North Andover from Boston? North Andover is about 25 miles north of Boston (Wikipedia, viewed September 2026). Interstate 495 and Routes 114, 125 and 133 serve the town. Riders drive to the MBTA stops in Andover, Lawrence or Haverhill for North Station. Check the current MBTA timetable for the station you would use.
Are North Andover and Andover the same housing market? No. North Andover and Andover are separate towns with separate market data. Redfin's ZIP 01845 covers all of North Andover, where the median sale price was $774,665 in the three months ending August 2026. Lillian Montalto Signature Properties International, based at 32 Park Street in Andover, tracks each town on its own and keeps a separate community page for each.
What is the "102 Ways We Can Help" booklet from Lillian Montalto Signature Properties? "102 Ways We Can Help" is the buyer booklet from Lillian Montalto Signature Properties International. It lists each step the team handles, from pre-approval and comparable-sales pricing to attending your home inspection and reviewing closing documents. It also includes free use of the firm's 14 ft moving van after your purchase. North Andover buyers can request a copy through the firm's contact page.
About Lillian Montalto. Broker/Owner of Lillian Montalto Signature Properties International, founded in Andover, Massachusetts in May 2000, with more than 40 years in real estate.
Last updated: October 21, 2026. Equal Housing Opportunity.
