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Market Intelligence · MA / Middlesex County

Acton, MA home prices and housing market

2 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$681K1-yr changeDown0.4%

The typical home value in Acton, MA is $681K as of September 2026, down 0.4% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Acton ZIP code, the median list price is $634K and homes spend a median of 40 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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The coverage

Acton, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$681K
1-yr changeMedian across Acton ZIPs
-0.4%
ZIP markets live
2
County
Middlesex County

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12-month value trend

-0.4% over 12 months

Typical home value in Acton over the last 12 months: $683K in Sep 2025 to $681K in Sep 2026 (-0.4%).

Sep 2025$683K

Sep 2026$681K

Median Zillow home value index across Acton's ZIP codes.

Context

Acton's housing market shows modest softness as of September 2026. The typical home value stands at $680,626, down 0.4% over the past year. There are currently 51 homes for sale, with a median list price of $633,650 and a median days on market of 40. New listings totaled 38 in September, while 11.7% of listings carried a price cut. For homeowners weighing a sale, the market is neither hot nor cold, and local conditions warrant careful timing and realistic pricing expectations.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Acton, MA?

Typical home value

$681K

Down0.4%YoY

Median list price

$634K

Days on market

40

Homes for sale

51

Price cuts

11.7%

New listings

38

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Acton's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Acton, MA home prices over time

Typical home values in Acton, MA are down 0.4% over the past year, from $683K in September 2025 to $681K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Acton, MA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$680,626-0.4%
September 2025$683,312No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Acton ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Acton, MA a buyer's or seller's market?

Acton, MA leans toward a seller's market.

Relatively few listings have cut their asking price and homes for sale are scarce relative to new listings, which usually gives sellers the stronger position.

Based on a median of 40 days on market and 12% of listings with a price cut in the typical Acton ZIP code, and 38 new listings against 51 active listings across Acton, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Acton housing market forecast 2027

+1.1%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 2 Acton ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 1.1% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Acton fell 0.4%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Acton?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Acton shows typical home values rising 1.1% by September 2027, after a 0.4% decline over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 2 Acton ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Acton?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Acton, MA home prices.

What is a typical home worth in Acton?

As of September 2026, the typical home value in Acton is $680,626, down 0.4% over the past year.

How many homes are for sale in Acton right now?

There are 51 homes for sale in Acton as of September 2026, with a median list price of $633,650.

How long do homes typically stay on the market in Acton?

The median days on market in Acton is 40 as of September 2026.

Are home prices going up or down in Acton, MA?

Typical home values in Acton, MA are down 0.4% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Acton, MA a buyer's or seller's market?

Acton, MA leans toward a seller's market. Relatively few listings have cut their asking price and homes for sale are scarce relative to new listings, which usually gives sellers the stronger position. Based on a median of 40 days on market and 12% of listings with a price cut in the typical Acton ZIP code, and 38 new listings against 51 active listings across Acton, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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