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Cider Mill College Hill Columbus Park Hadwen Park South Worcester Webster Square

WORCESTER, MA 01603

Real Estate Market Report
Balanced Market
February 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 01603

Cider Mill · College Hill · Columbus Park · Hadwen Park · South Worcester · Webster Square

Market Analysis

Data as of February 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The WORCESTER, MA real estate market (01603) currently shows 12 active listings, with 4 pending sales. Homes are averaging 132 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 132 days on market compared to 20 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 1.7% year-over-year, from $421,500 to $428,500.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 20,678  ·  Density: 1,762.5/mi²  ·  Median household income: $58,797

Typical home value: $265,830  ·  Homeownership: 50.1%

Market Overview

Active Listings
12
⇩ 7.7% vs 13 last year
Pending
4
33% pending ratio
Median Price
$428,500
⇧ 1.7% vs $421,500 last year
Average Price
$435,627
⇧ 3.9% vs $419,160 last year
Days on Market
132
⇧ 560% vs 20 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$312
⇧ 13.5% vs $275/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,304 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 12 this year vs 13 last year
  • Days on market: 132 now vs 20 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $428,500 (+1.7% YoY)
  • Average: $435,627 (+3.9% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 9.8 miles — 204 listings ($127,387,750 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
01603Worcester, MA 016030.0 mi15$6,324,810$402,450$421,654
01602Worcester, MA 016022.0 mi40$20,738,520$529,900$518,463
01607Worcester, MA 016073.0 mi5$2,787,900$440,000$557,580
01501Auburn, MA 015013.2 mi14$7,570,262$589,000$540,733
01604Worcester, MA 016043.9 mi22$10,177,090$440,000$462,595
01542Rochdale, MA 015424.4 mi3$1,477,500$494,950$492,500
01606Worcester, MA 016065.4 mi17$8,812,324$517,000$518,372
01612Paxton, MA 016126.4 mi11$6,928,658$650,000$629,878
01545Shrewsbury, MA 015457.1 mi41$34,625,894$776,588$844,534
01536North Grafton, MA 015367.8 mi9$8,036,226$695,000$892,914
01590Sutton, MA 015908.9 mi20$15,318,100$735,000$765,905
01583West Boylston, MA 015839.3 mi5$3,204,000$619,900$640,800
01560South Grafton, MA 015609.8 mi2$1,386,466$664,900$693,233

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in WORCESTER, MA 01603?

As of February 2026, there are 12 active listings in WORCESTER, MA (zip code 01603), compared to 13 the prior year.

What is the median home price in WORCESTER, MA 01603?

The median listing price in WORCESTER, MA 01603 is $428,500 as of February 2026, a 1.7% increase from $421,500 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in WORCESTER, MA?

Homes in WORCESTER, MA 01603 spend an average of 132 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 20 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in WORCESTER, MA 01603?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of February 2026, WORCESTER, MA 01603 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 132 days on market compared to 20 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in WORCESTER, MA?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in WORCESTER, MA 01603 save an estimated $8,570 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $428,500. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.