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

Rowley at a glance

Median single-family: $929,950; ▼ 2.4% vs. last year
Median condo: $430,000; ▲ 13.2% vs. last year
Days on market: 32; single-family, year to date
Sale vs. original list: 100.6%; single-family, year to date
Residential tax rate: $12.09; per $1,000, FY2026
Population: 6,334; 2024 Census estimate, +2.8% since 2020
To Boston: 26 mi; straight line to City Hall
MBTA rail & ferry: Commuter rail

Rowley market · September 2026 year to date

The numbers, before the opinions.

Rowley single-family and condo market, September 2026 year to date
Measure	Single-family	Condo
Median sale price	$929,950	$430,000
Change vs. last year	▼ 2.4%	▲ 13.2%
Sales closed	28	14
Median days on market	32	43
Sale price vs. original list	100.6%	98.8%
For sale at month end	11
Months of supply	3.6

Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Rowley 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 Rowley?

By the usual rule of thumb (under about four months of supply favors sellers, over six favors buyers), the Rowley single-family market was seller-leaning, with 3.6 months of supply in the latest MAR report and homes selling for 100.6% of original list price on average. Individual streets, price ranges and property types can behave very differently.

Single-family homes in Rowley have sold for 100.6% 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.

Get a home valuation in Rowley · How I sell homes

Expect competition on the best homes in Rowley: the average single-family sold at 100.6% 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.
Condos in Rowley had a median of $430,000 versus $929,950 for single-families. If the single-family budget is a stretch, a condo or a two-family can be a way in.

Rowley homes for sale · How I help buyers

Side by side · September 2026 year to date

How does Rowley compare with nearby towns?

Rowley compared with the nearest towns I cover
Town	Median single-family	Median condo	Days on market	Tax rate (FY2026)
Rowley	$929,950 ▼ 2.4%	$430,000	32	$12.09
Ipswich	$895,000 ▼ 1.4%	$672,500	55	$10.78
Newbury	$930,000 ▼ 2.1%	$985,000	34	$7.51
Georgetown	$765,000 ▼ 1.3%	$875,000	32	$13.76
Hamilton	$840,000 ▼ 10.2%	$850,000	30	$15.04
Topsfield	$1,060,000 ▲ 3.9%	$730,000	36	$15.66

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 Rowley.

What is it like to live in Rowley?

Rowley is a quiet, rural town between Ipswich and Newbury, with salt marshes along Plum Island Sound to the east and woods and farms to the west. It has a historic common, a few small businesses along Route 1, and its own commuter rail station, which is unusual for a town this size.

What are Rowley's neighborhoods like?

A quick orientation, not a ranking:

Area	What it's like	Worth a look if you want
Rowley center and the common	Historic homes near the town common and the station	Being near the train
East of Route 1A	Marsh views and homes near the water	Coastal marsh scenery
West Rowley	Woods, farms and larger lots near Georgetown-Rowley State Forest	Space and privacy

What does housing look like in Rowley?

Mostly single-family: antiques near the center, capes and colonials, and newer homes on larger lots. Condos are limited. Many homes use septic systems.

How is the commute from Rowley to Boston?

Rowley station is on the Newburyport branch of the MBTA's Newburyport/Rockport Line into North Station. Route 1 and I-95 are the main roads.

Where do people spend time in Rowley?

The town common and its historic buildings
The marshes and Plum Island Sound, by kayak
Georgetown-Rowley State Forest

What should buyers and sellers know about Rowley?

Municipal electric: Rowley has its own municipal light plant. Ask sellers for recent bills.
Septic: plan for Title 5 and inspections.
Flood zones: check FEMA maps for properties near the marsh.

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

Questions people actually ask.

Does Rowley have a train station?

Yes. Rowley station is on the Newburyport branch of the commuter rail.

Is Rowley on town sewer?

Most homes use septic. Confirm for the specific property.

MBTA stations in Rowley

Commuter rail: Rowley (Newburyport/Rockport Line)

Monthly cost calculator

What would a Rowley home cost per month?

Pre-filled with Rowley's median single-family price and its FY2026 tax rate. Change anything. This is an estimate for planning, not a loan quote.

How I help in Rowley

Three ways to start.

Buy in Rowley

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

Buying with Xavier

Sell in Rowley

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

Get a home valuation

Invest in Rowley

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

Multifamily & investing

Quick answers about Rowley.

What is the median home price in Rowley, MA?

The median single-family sale price in Rowley was $929,950 for September 2026 year to date, compared with $952,500 for the same period a year earlier. The median condo sold for $430,000. Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MLS PIN data).

How fast are homes selling in Rowley?

Single-family homes that sold in Rowley during September 2026 year to date spent a median of about 32 days on market and sold for 100.6% of their original list price on average, according to MAR.

What is the property tax rate in Rowley, MA?

Rowley's FY2026 residential property tax rate is $12.09 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 $11,240 a year; your actual bill depends on the assessed value.

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

By the usual rule of thumb (under about four months of supply favors sellers, over six favors buyers), the Rowley single-family market was seller-leaning, with 3.6 months of supply in the latest MAR report and homes selling for 100.6% of original list price on average. Individual streets, price ranges and property types can behave very differently.

Is there public transit from Rowley to Boston?

Yes. MBTA service in Rowley: commuter rail: Rowley (Newburyport/Rockport Line). Check the MBTA's current schedules for times.

Buying or selling here?

Interested in Rowley?

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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.

Living in Rowley, MA.