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Market Intelligence · MA / Middlesex County

Waltham, MA home prices and housing market

3 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$795K1-yr changeUp0.2%

The typical home value in Waltham, MA is $795K as of September 2026, up 0.2% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Waltham ZIP code, the median list price is $837K and homes spend a median of 28 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Waltham, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$795K
1-yr changeMedian across Waltham ZIPs
+0.2%
ZIP markets live4 tracked in Waltham
3
County
Middlesex County

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12-month value trend

+0.2% over 12 months

Typical home value in Waltham over the last 12 months: $793K in Sep 2025 to $795K in Sep 2026 (+0.2%).

Sep 2025$793K

Sep 2026$795K

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

Context

Waltham's housing market remains stable but modest. The typical home value stands at $795,058, up just 0.2% over the past year as of September 2026. There are 90 homes for sale, with a median list price of $836,950 and 66 new listings. Homes spend a median of 28 days on market, and about 26.4% of listings have seen a price cut. The data suggests a balanced market where sellers should be realistic about pricing and timeline.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Waltham, MA?

Typical home value

$795K

Up0.2%YoY

Median list price

$837K

Days on market

28

Homes for sale

90

Price cuts

26.4%

New listings

66

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

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

Prices over time

Waltham, MA home prices over time

Typical home values in Waltham, MA are up 0.2% over the past year, from $793K in September 2025 to $795K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Waltham, MA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$795,058+0.2%
September 2025$793,247No prior year

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

Market balance

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

Waltham, MA leans toward a seller's market.

Homes are selling quickly and homes for sale are scarce relative to new listings, which usually gives sellers the stronger position.

Based on a median of 28 days on market and 26% of listings with a price cut in the typical Waltham ZIP code, and 66 new listings against 90 active listings across Waltham, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Waltham housing market forecast 2027

+1.0%

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

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 3 Waltham ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 1.0% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Waltham rose 0.2%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Waltham?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Waltham shows typical home values rising 1.0% by September 2027, after a 0.2% 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). 3 Waltham 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 Waltham?

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. We track 4 Waltham ZIP codes in total; the remaining 1 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Waltham, MA home prices.

What is the typical home value in Waltham?

The typical home value in Waltham is $795,058 as of September 2026, having increased just 0.2% over the past year.

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

Homes in Waltham spend a median of 28 days on market as of September 2026.

How many homes are currently for sale in Waltham?

There are 90 homes for sale in Waltham as of September 2026, with a median list price of $836,950.

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

Typical home values in Waltham, MA are up 0.2% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

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

Waltham, MA leans toward a seller's market. Homes are selling quickly and homes for sale are scarce relative to new listings, which usually gives sellers the stronger position. Based on a median of 28 days on market and 26% of listings with a price cut in the typical Waltham ZIP code, and 66 new listings against 90 active listings across Waltham, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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