Georgetown, MA Real Estate: Town Guide, Prices & Homes for Sale

Georgetown at a glance

Median single-family: $765,000; ▼ 1.3% vs. last year
Median condo: $875,000; ▲ 18.3% vs. last year
Days on market: 32; single-family, year to date
Sale vs. original list: 101.2%; single-family, year to date
Residential tax rate: $13.76; per $1,000, FY2026
Population: 8,558; 2024 Census estimate, +1.0% since 2020
To Boston: 25 mi; straight line to City Hall
MBTA rail & ferry: No MBTA rail station in town

Georgetown market · September 2026 year to date

The numbers, before the opinions.

Georgetown single-family and condo market, September 2026 year to date
Measure	Single-family	Condo
Median sale price	$765,000	$875,000
Change vs. last year	▼ 1.3%	▲ 18.3%
Sales closed	58	8
Median days on market	32	49
Sale price vs. original list	101.2%	101.6%
For sale at month end	10	3
Months of supply	1.3	1.9

Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Georgetown Local Market Update (PDF, opens in a new tab) (MLS PIN data). Year-to-date figures except homes for sale and months of supply, which are for the latest month. A town median is a starting point; the right price is street by street.

What the numbers mean

Buying or selling in Georgetown?

By the usual rule of thumb (under about four months of supply favors sellers, over six favors buyers), the Georgetown single-family market was a strong seller's market, with 1.3 months of supply in the latest MAR report and homes selling for 101.2% of original list price on average. Individual streets, price ranges and property types can behave very differently.

Single-family homes in Georgetown have sold for 101.2% of their original list price on average this year. Well-priced homes are drawing full price or better, so the opening price matters more than room to negotiate.
The median single-family home took about 32 days to sell. Plan your next move around that, plus about 30 to 60 days to close.

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Expect competition on the best homes in Georgetown: the average single-family sold at 101.2% of original list. Have your pre-approval, inspection plan and walk-away number ready before you tour.
With a median of about 32 days on market, you'll usually have time for a second showing, but not forever.

Georgetown homes for sale · How I help buyers

Side by side · September 2026 year to date

How does Georgetown compare with nearby towns?

Georgetown compared with the nearest towns I cover
Town	Median single-family	Median condo	Days on market	Tax rate (FY2026)
Georgetown	$765,000 ▼ 1.3%	$875,000	32	$13.76
Groveland	$735,000 ▼ 1.0%	$544,500	40	$12.98
Boxford	$1,142,000 ▲ 3.1%	$1,212,450	34	$13.54
West Newbury	$1,025,000 ▼ 4.7%	$682,000	49	$10.15
Rowley	$929,950 ▼ 2.4%	$430,000	32	$12.09
Haverhill	$615,000 ▲ 1.7%	$420,000	32	$10.61

Year-to-date medians from each town's MAR Local Market Update; tax rates per $1,000 from the Mass. Division of Local Services. Nearby = closest town centers among the towns I cover.

Town guide

What it's like to live in Georgetown.

What is it like to live in Georgetown?

Georgetown is a small town in the northern part of Essex County, right off I-95. It has a compact center around Route 97 and Route 133, several ponds, and a lot of conservation land, including part of Georgetown-Rowley State Forest.

What are Georgetown's neighborhoods like?

A quick orientation, not a ranking:

Area	What it's like	Worth a look if you want
Georgetown Square	The town center with shops and older homes	Being close to the center
Around Pentucket Pond and Rock Pond	Homes near the water	A pond setting
Subdivisions and outlying roads	Colonials and newer homes on larger lots	Newer construction and space

What does housing look like in Georgetown?

Mostly single-family, from antiques near the square to capes, colonials and newer homes. There are some condo and townhouse communities. Many homes use septic systems.

How is the commute from Georgetown to Boston?

No train station in town. I-95 runs through Georgetown, and Route 133 connects east and west. The nearest commuter rail stations are in neighboring towns, such as Rowley and on the Haverhill Line.

Where do people spend time in Georgetown?

Georgetown-Rowley State Forest
Pentucket Pond and Rock Pond
The Bay Circuit Trail and conservation land

What should buyers and sellers know about Georgetown?

Municipal electric: Georgetown has its own municipal light department.
Septic: plan for Title 5 and inspections.
Low inventory: homes have been moving quickly, so be prepared.

For public school information, see the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's school and district profiles (Georgetown Public Schools).

Questions people actually ask.

Is Georgetown close to the highway?

Yes. I-95 runs through town, with an interchange at Route 133.

Are there condos in Georgetown?

A limited number, mostly in a few complexes.

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How I help in Georgetown

Three ways to start.

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Quick answers about Georgetown.

What is the median home price in Georgetown, MA?

The median single-family sale price in Georgetown was $765,000 for September 2026 year to date, compared with $775,000 for the same period a year earlier. The median condo sold for $875,000. Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MLS PIN data).

How fast are homes selling in Georgetown?

Single-family homes that sold in Georgetown during September 2026 year to date spent a median of about 32 days on market and sold for 101.2% of their original list price on average, according to MAR.

What is the property tax rate in Georgetown, MA?

Georgetown's FY2026 residential property tax rate is $13.76 per $1,000 of assessed value (Massachusetts Division of Local Services). On a home assessed at the median single-family sale price, that's roughly $10,530 a year; your actual bill depends on the assessed value.

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

By the usual rule of thumb (under about four months of supply favors sellers, over six favors buyers), the Georgetown single-family market was a strong seller's market, with 1.3 months of supply in the latest MAR report and homes selling for 101.2% of original list price on average. Individual streets, price ranges and property types can behave very differently.

Is there a train from Georgetown to Boston?

There's no MBTA rail station in Georgetown. It's about 25 miles from Boston in a straight line; most residents drive or use a station in a nearby town.

Buying or selling here?

Interested in Georgetown?

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Sources: market figures, Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Local Market Update (data: MLS PIN; © ShowingTime Plus); tax rate, Massachusetts Division of Local Services, Municipal Databank, Tax Rates by Class; population, U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates for cities and towns; stations, MBTA (V3 API); distance, OpenStreetMap Nominatim (town center); miles are straight-line to Boston City Hall. Numbers retrieved 2026-10-21.

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