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

Middleton at a glance

Median single-family: $1,050,000; ▼ 5.8% vs. last year
Median condo: $707,500; ▲ 7.9% vs. last year
Days on market: 54; single-family, year to date
Sale vs. original list: 98.8%; single-family, year to date
Residential tax rate: $12.59; per $1,000, FY2026
Population: 9,959; 2024 Census estimate, +1.9% since 2020
To Boston: 16 mi; straight line to City Hall
MBTA rail & ferry: No MBTA rail station in town

Middleton market · September 2026 year to date

The numbers, before the opinions.

Middleton single-family and condo market, September 2026 year to date
Measure	Single-family	Condo
Median sale price	$1,050,000	$707,500
Change vs. last year	▼ 5.8%	▲ 7.9%
Sales closed	53	28
Median days on market	54	47
Sale price vs. original list	98.8%	96.8%
For sale at month end	15	15
Months of supply	2.8	3.8

Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Middleton 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 Middleton?

By the usual rule of thumb (under about four months of supply favors sellers, over six favors buyers), the Middleton single-family market was seller-leaning, with 2.8 months of supply in the latest MAR report and homes selling for 98.8% of original list price on average. Individual streets, price ranges and property types can behave very differently.

Homes in Middleton have sold for about 98.8% of their original list price on average, close to asking. Pricing near the market from day one is what keeps you there.
The median single-family home took about 54 days to sell. Plan your next move around that, plus about 30 to 60 days to close.

Get a home valuation in Middleton · How I sell homes

Most Middleton homes sell close to asking (98.8% of original list on average), so there's some room to negotiate, but rarely a lot on homes priced right.
With a median of about 54 days on market, you can be deliberate, and homes that have sat longer may have flexible sellers.
Condos in Middleton had a median of $707,500 versus $1,050,000 for single-families. If the single-family budget is a stretch, a condo or a two-family can be a way in.

Middleton homes for sale · How I help buyers

Side by side · September 2026 year to date

How does Middleton compare with nearby towns?

Middleton compared with the nearest towns I cover
Town	Median single-family	Median condo	Days on market	Tax rate (FY2026)
Middleton	$1,050,000 ▼ 5.8%	$707,500	54	$12.59
North Reading	$1,050,000 ▲ 16.5%	$611,498	30	$13.02
Lynnfield	$1,150,000 ▲ 5.8%	$667,500	29	$11.46
Topsfield	$1,060,000 ▲ 3.9%	$730,000	36	$15.66
Danvers	$750,000 ▲ 3.4%	$530,000	24	$10.65
Boxford	$1,142,000 ▲ 3.1%	$1,212,450	34	$13.54

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 Middleton.

What is it like to live in Middleton?

Middleton is a small town on Route 114 between Danvers, Peabody and North Andover. It's quieter and more rural than its neighbors, with ponds, conservation land and a small town center, and it has grown with newer neighborhoods and over-55 communities.

What are Middleton's neighborhoods like?

A quick orientation, not a ranking:

Area	What it's like	Worth a look if you want
Middleton center (Route 114 and Route 62)	Town buildings, shops and older homes	Being close to errands
Newer subdivisions	Colonials and larger homes from recent decades	Newer construction
Around Middleton Pond and the outlying roads	Woods, water and bigger lots	A rural setting

What does housing look like in Middleton?

Mostly single-family, with a good share of newer construction for the North Shore, plus condo and townhouse communities, several of them age-restricted. Many homes use septic systems.

How is the commute from Middleton to Boston?

No train station. Route 114 connects to Route 128 and I-95, and I-93 is reachable through North Andover and Andover. Nearby commuter rail stations include those in Danvers' neighbors and on the Haverhill Line.

Where do people spend time in Middleton?

Middleton Pond and nearby conservation land
Richardson's Ice Cream on Route 114
The Ipswich River

What should buyers and sellers know about Middleton?

Municipal electric. Middleton has its own electric department, which many residents like for its rates. Ask a seller for recent bills.
Septic: plan inspections and Title 5 accordingly.
55-plus communities: check age restrictions, fees and resale rules carefully.

For public school information, see the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's school and district profiles (Middleton's elementary schools and the Masconomet Regional School District).

Questions people actually ask.

Does Middleton have its own electric company?

Yes. Middleton is served by its municipal electric department rather than an investor-owned utility.

Are there over-55 communities in Middleton?

Yes, several. Read each community's rules and fees before you buy.

Monthly cost calculator

What would a Middleton home cost per month?

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How I help in Middleton

Three ways to start.

Buy in Middleton

What homes here actually sell for, what they cost to own, and an offer strategy you can defend.

Buying with Xavier

Sell in Middleton

A price grounded in Middleton sales, a plan for what to fix, and a clear read on every offer.

Get a home valuation

Invest in Middleton

Two- and three-families run as numbers: rents, expenses, financing, and condition.

Multifamily & investing

Quick answers about Middleton.

What is the median home price in Middleton, MA?

The median single-family sale price in Middleton was $1,050,000 for September 2026 year to date, compared with $1,115,000 for the same period a year earlier. The median condo sold for $707,500. Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MLS PIN data).

How fast are homes selling in Middleton?

Single-family homes that sold in Middleton during September 2026 year to date spent a median of about 54 days on market and sold for 98.8% of their original list price on average, according to MAR.

What is the property tax rate in Middleton, MA?

Middleton's FY2026 residential property tax rate is $12.59 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 $13,220 a year; your actual bill depends on the assessed value.

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

By the usual rule of thumb (under about four months of supply favors sellers, over six favors buyers), the Middleton single-family market was seller-leaning, with 2.8 months of supply in the latest MAR report and homes selling for 98.8% of original list price on average. Individual streets, price ranges and property types can behave very differently.

Is there a train from Middleton to Boston?

There's no MBTA rail station in Middleton. It's about 16 miles from Boston in a straight line; most residents drive or use a station in a nearby town.

Buying or selling here?

Interested in Middleton?

Tell me what you're weighing: a street, a price range, a timeline. I'll send the recent sales that matter and what I'd watch for in Middleton specifically.

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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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