Tewksbury, MA is a good place to buy a house in 2026, and this fall you have more to choose from than a year ago. Single-family inventory roughly doubled to 46 homes at the end of September 2026, and 25% of listings took a price drop (Redfin). The market is still competitive. Single-family homes sold in a median of 20 days at an average 103.6% of list price, and the single-family median sale price was $749,701 in the three months ending September 2026.
This guide takes the questions in the order Tewksbury buyers tend to ask them, using Redfin and Massachusetts Department of Revenue figures. For listings and a town overview, see the Tewksbury community page from Lillian Montalto Signature Properties International.
Did Tewksbury home prices really drop 7.4%?
Tewksbury home values did not fall 7.4%. The all-types median fell because more condos and townhouses sold. Redfin's all-types median sale price was $662,185 in the three months ending September 2026, down 7.4% from a year earlier. In the same period, 39 of Tewksbury's 108 sales were townhouses or condos, and those sell for less than single-family homes. That pulled the overall median down.
Compare like with like and the picture changes. The Tewksbury single-family median was $749,701, down 3.2%. The median price per square foot, across all home types, rose 10.7% to $392. Condo prices moved the other way from the headline: the condo median rose 20.4% to $497,949.
So when you read a Tewksbury price headline, check which home type it covers. For a single-family purchase, $749,701 is your reference point.
| Tewksbury (Redfin, 3 mo. ending Sep 2026) | All home types | Single-family |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $662,185 (−7.4% YoY) | $749,701 (−3.2% YoY) |
| Homes sold | 108 (+28.2% YoY) | 68 |
| Median days on market | 22 (+2 days YoY) | 20 |
| Average sale-to-list | 102.4% | 103.6% |
| Sold above list | 62.3% | 74.6% (above original list) |
| Inventory, end of September | 68 (+79.3% YoY) | 46 (+99.8% YoY) |
| Months of supply | 1.9 | 2.1 |
Source: Redfin housing market page and Redfin Data Center, three months ending September 2026, not seasonally adjusted.
How competitive is buying in Tewksbury right now?
Tewksbury is still a seller's market: Redfin gives it a Compete Score of 90 out of 100, which Redfin labels "Most Competitive." A typical Tewksbury home sold for about 2% above list and went pending in about 22 days. Homes Redfin flags as "hot" sold for about 7% above list and went pending in about 17 days.
Homes drew about two offers on average. For context, Andover's score for the same period was 87, with homes selling at 101.3% of list, so Tewksbury was the slightly tighter market of the two this summer.
For you as a buyer, the numbers mean two things. A Tewksbury single-family home that fits your list may go under contract within three weeks. And three in four single-family homes (74.6%) sold above their original list price, so the asking price is often where bidding starts, not where it ends.
Is there more to choose from in Tewksbury than a year ago?
Yes. Supply is the clearest change in Tewksbury this year. Total inventory at the end of September 2026 was 68 homes, up 79.3% from a year earlier. Single-family inventory was 46, about double. Months of supply reached 2.1 for single-family homes.
Sellers are adjusting. One in four Tewksbury listings (25.0%) had a price drop, up 5.7 points from a year earlier. The share of homes selling above list fell 4.4 points to 62.3%, and median days on market rose by two days. Like most towns in Massachusetts, the Tewksbury market is shifting, while still competitive.
In practice, you can likely compare two or three Tewksbury homes before deciding, which was harder a year ago. Listings that have sat past the 22-day median, or that have already cut their price, are where you may find more room on terms.
What does a Tewksbury home cost to own each year?
The average Tewksbury single-family tax bill was $8,608 in FY2026, about $717 a month (Massachusetts Division of Local Services). That bill rose 3.4%, or $286, from FY2025. The average single-family assessment rose more, to $685,343 from $629,508, but the residential tax rate fell to $12.56 per $1,000 from $13.22.
Tewksbury uses a split tax rate. Commercial, industrial and personal property pay $24.90 per $1,000, which keeps the residential rate lower. The average single-family bill equaled 1.26% of value in FY2026, down from 1.32%.
As a calculation for budgeting: a home bought at the single-family median of $749,701 would carry about $9,416 a year at the FY2026 rate, or about $785 a month, once it is assessed near that price. Add insurance and maintenance to that figure when you set your monthly ceiling.
What kinds of homes sell in Tewksbury?
Single-family homes make up most Tewksbury sales, but attached homes are a large share. Of the 108 sales in the three months ending September 2026, 68 were single-family homes, 26 were townhouses, 13 were condos and 1 was a multi-family property (Redfin Data Center). The town has 7,933 single-family parcels, per the state's FY2026 tax data.
That mix gives you several entry points. The Tewksbury townhouse median was $520,006 and the condo median $497,949, both well below the $749,701 single-family median. If a detached home stretches your budget, a townhouse in the same town is a real alternative, not a different market.
How do you get around from Tewksbury?
Tewksbury is a highway town. I-495 crosses it, and I-93 runs along its eastern side, which puts both north-south routes to Boston and the I-495 belt within easy reach. Route 38 runs through the center of town.
For the MBTA, Tewksbury riders use commuter rail stations in nearby Wilmington, North Billerica and Lowell. Check the drive to the station you would use at the hours you would travel.
What should your Tewksbury offer plan look like?
Get pre-approved, know the single-family comps, and decide in advance how far above list you will go for the right home. With about two offers per home and 74.6% of single-family homes selling above original list, a clean, well-supported offer still matters. With 25% of listings cutting prices, a home that has sat may not need that premium.
The team at Lillian Montalto Signature Properties International is the #2 large team in Massachusetts by volume (RealTrends Verified, 2025 production), with 400+ sales in 2025 and 2024. The firm was named Best Real Estate Office, Best of The Eagle-Tribune readers' poll, 2024, 2025 and 2026.
Buyers who hire the firm get its "102 Ways We Can Help" booklet. It covers pulling comparable sales to set your offer price, an agent attending your home inspection and taking notes, coordinating radon and pest inspections, and free use of the firm's 14 ft moving van after you buy. You can request a copy, or email Lillian directly at Lillian@AndoverHomes.com. You can also reach the office through the contact page. If you own in Tewksbury now, start with a home valuation.
Frequently asked questions
How many offers do homes in Tewksbury get? Tewksbury homes drew about two offers on average in the three months ending September 2026, per Redfin. A typical Tewksbury home sold for about 2% above list, and homes Redfin flags as hot sold for about 7% above list and went pending in about 17 days.
Are Tewksbury condos and townhouses cheaper than single-family homes? Yes. In the three months ending September 2026, the Tewksbury townhouse median sale price was $520,006 and the condo median was $497,949, compared with $749,701 for single-family homes (Redfin Data Center). Townhouses and condos made up 39 of the town's 108 sales that period, so attached homes are a steady part of the Tewksbury market.
How quickly do single-family homes in Tewksbury go under contract? Single-family homes in Tewksbury sold in a median of 20 days in the three months ending September 2026, per the Redfin Data Center, at an average 103.6% of list price. Across all home types the median was 22 days, two days longer than a year earlier. Plan to see a home you like within its first week or two on the market.
Is fall 2026 a good time to sell a house in Tewksbury? Tewksbury sellers still have a competitive market, with a Redfin Compete Score of 90 for the three months ending September 2026. Competition from other listings has grown, though: single-family inventory about doubled to 46 homes, and 25% of listings took a price drop. Pricing from current single-family comps matters more than it did a year ago.
Who can help me buy a house in Tewksbury, MA? Lillian Montalto Signature Properties International, at 32 Park Street in Andover, works with buyers across the Merrimack Valley. RealTrends Verified ranks Team Lillian Montalto the #2 large team in Massachusetts by volume for 2025 production. Buyers receive the firm's "102 Ways We Can Help" booklet. Email Lillian directly at Lillian@AndoverHomes.com to start a Tewksbury search.
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 27, 2026. Equal Housing Opportunity.
