What’s Happening in the Center Harbor New Hampshire Housing Market? – January 28, 2026 Update

Seller’s Perspective

Market Conditions:

• Extremely Low Inventory: Only 1 active listing, with a months’ supply of just 0.7. This is a clear seller’s market, as demand far outpaces supply.
• Strong Sale-to-List Ratios: Homes are selling at 94.3% of original list price and 91.9% of final list price on average, indicating buyers are negotiating but sellers are still achieving solid returns.
• Quick Turnover: Average days on market for sold homes is just 59 days, with a median of 45 days. Well-priced homes are moving quickly.
• High Price Points: The average sold price is $1.48M, but there’s significant activity in both the under $1M and $2M+ segments. The $2M+ segment sees very high prices and strong ratios, but very few transactions.

Advice:

• With so little competition, pricing correctly and presenting well can yield strong offers relatively quickly.
• For upper-end listings, patience may be required, but the few high-end sales have closed at or near asking price.

Buyer’s Perspective

Market Conditions:

• Limited Choices: Inventory is extremely tight across all price ranges, especially under $1M. New listings are rare and tend to move quickly.
• Competitive Environment: With homes selling fast and close to asking price, buyers need to be prepared to act decisively.
• Negotiation Room: While homes are not selling above list, there is some room for negotiation (homes closing at ~92% of final list on average).

Advice:

• Be ready with financing and move quickly when a suitable property appears.
• Expect limited selection, particularly in lower price ranges; consider widening search criteria if possible.
• In higher price brackets ($2M+), there may be more room to negotiate, but transactions are infrequent.

Summary:
Center Harbor is a strong seller’s market with very low inventory and quick sales. Sellers have the advantage but should still price carefully. Buyers face a competitive landscape and must be proactive and prepared to move fast.

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