Market Intelligence · MA / Worcester County

Athol, MA home prices and housing market

1 ZIP market liveData updated September 2026Typical value$348K1-yr changeUp1.0%

The typical home value in Athol, MA is $348K as of September 2026, up 1.0% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Athol ZIP code, the median list price is $395K and homes spend a median of 45 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Athol, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$348K
1-yr changeMedian across Athol ZIPs
+1.0%
ZIP markets live
1
County
Worcester County

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12-month value trend

+1.0% over 12 months

Typical home value in Athol over the last 12 months: $345K in Sep 2025 to $348K in Sep 2026 (+1.0%).

Sep 2025$345K

Sep 2026$348K

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

Context

Athol's housing market shows modest growth. The typical home value reached $348,298, up 1.0% over the past year as of September 2026. There are currently 39 homes for sale, with 20 new listings entering the market. The median list price stands at $394,950, and homes are taking a median of 45 days to sell. About 18.1% of listings have seen price reductions. For homeowners considering a sale, the market appears stable but not especially competitive, so pricing strategy and presentation matter.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Athol, MA?

Typical home value

$348K

Up1.0%YoY

Median list price

$395K

Days on market

45

Homes for sale

39

Price cuts

18.1%

New listings

20

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

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

Prices over time

Athol, MA home prices over time

Typical home values in Athol, MA are up 1.0% over the past year, from $345K in September 2025 to $348K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Athol, MA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$348,298+1.0%
September 2025$344,903No prior year

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

Market balance

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

Athol, MA is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers.

These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction.

Based on a median of 45 days on market and 18% of listings with a price cut in the typical Athol ZIP code, and 20 new listings against 39 active listings across Athol, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Athol housing market forecast 2027

+1.6%

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

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 1 Athol ZIP code, points to typical home values rising 1.6% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Athol rose 1.0%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Athol?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Athol shows typical home values rising 1.6% by September 2027, after a 1.0% rise 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). 1 Athol ZIP code has 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 Athol?

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 Athol, MA home prices.

How much is a home in Athol worth?

The typical home value in Athol is $348,298 as of September 2026, up 1.0% from the year prior.

How many homes are for sale in Athol right now?

There are 39 homes currently listed for sale in Athol, with 20 new listings as of September 2026.

How long do homes take to sell in Athol?

The median time on market is 45 days, and the median list price is $394,950 as of September 2026.

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

Typical home values in Athol, MA are up 1.0% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

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

Athol, MA is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers. These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction. Based on a median of 45 days on market and 18% of listings with a price cut in the typical Athol ZIP code, and 20 new listings against 39 active listings across Athol, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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