Market Intelligence · MA / Essex County

Marblehead, MA home prices and housing market

1 ZIP market liveData updated September 2026Typical value$1.04M1-yr changeUp3.1%

The typical home value in Marblehead, MA is $1.04M as of September 2026, up 3.1% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Marblehead ZIP code, the median list price is $1.15M and homes spend a median of 64 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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The coverage

Marblehead, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$1.04M
1-yr changeMedian across Marblehead ZIPs
+3.1%
ZIP markets live
1
County
Essex County

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12-month value trend

+3.1% over 12 months

Typical home value in Marblehead over the last 12 months: $1.01M in Sep 2025 to $1.04M in Sep 2026 (+3.1%).

Sep 2025$1.01M

Sep 2026$1.04M

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

Context

Marblehead's housing market shows steady momentum. The typical home value stands at $1,044,764, up 3.1% over the past year as of September 2026. There are 32 homes for sale with a median list price of $1,150,000, and homes are spending a median of 64 days on market. Only 8.2% of listings have seen a price cut, suggesting reasonable pricing discipline. If you're considering a sale, the modest inventory and reasonable time-on-market suggest a balanced market where preparation and realistic pricing matter more than waiting for perfect conditions.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Marblehead, MA?

Typical home value

$1.04M

Up3.1%YoY

Median list price

$1.15M

Days on market

64

Homes for sale

32

Price cuts

8.2%

New listings

32

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

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

Prices over time

Marblehead, MA home prices over time

Typical home values in Marblehead, MA are up 3.1% over the past year, from $1.01M in September 2025 to $1.04M in September 2026.

Typical home value in Marblehead, MA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$1,044,764+3.1%
September 2025$1,013,447No prior year

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

Market balance

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

Marblehead, 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 64 days on market and 8% of listings with a price cut in the typical Marblehead ZIP code, and 32 new listings against 32 active listings across Marblehead, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Marblehead housing market forecast 2027

+1.3%

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

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 1 Marblehead ZIP code, points to typical home values rising 1.3% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Marblehead rose 3.1%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Marblehead?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Marblehead shows typical home values rising 1.3% by September 2027, after a 3.1% 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 Marblehead 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 Marblehead?

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 Marblehead, MA home prices.

What is the typical home value in Marblehead?

The typical home value in Marblehead is $1,044,764 as of September 2026, representing a 3.1% increase over the past year.

How many homes are currently for sale in Marblehead?

There are 32 homes for sale in Marblehead as of September 2026, with a median list price of $1,150,000.

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

Homes in Marblehead spend a median of 64 days on market, indicating a relatively balanced pace of sales activity.

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

Typical home values in Marblehead, MA are up 3.1% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

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

Marblehead, 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 64 days on market and 8% of listings with a price cut in the typical Marblehead ZIP code, and 32 new listings against 32 active listings across Marblehead, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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