Bristol County Real Estate Market Report — April 2026 | Taunton, Attleboro, Mansfield & More

Bristol County Real Estate Market Report — April 2026 | Taunton, Attleboro, Mansfield & More

Published: April 16, 2026 Data Period: October 15, 2025 – April 15, 2026 Data Source: MLSPIN | Single family home sales By: Charles King Group, Hingham, MA

The Headline Numbers

Bristol County's single family market is moving — and the data from the past six months tells a clear story about where buyers are competing hardest and where sellers hold the most pricing power.

• New Bedford led the county in volume with 158 units sold — the highest transaction count of any town in the report
• Taunton followed with 127 units sold, confirming its role as the county's geographic and activity center
• Attleboro posted 124 units sold at a median price of $515,000
• Easton delivered the second-highest median sale price among anchor towns at $751,000 — and buyers there waited the longest at 40 days on market
• Mansfield moved fast: 44 units sold at $685,000 with a median of just 23 days on market
• Dartmouth commanded a median of $605,000 with one of the tighter timelines in the county at 22 days
• Westport posted the highest price per square foot in the report at $392.54, driven by coastal and waterfront premium pricing

What Stands Out — and What It Means

Mansfield and Dartmouth are the county's tightest markets. Mansfield posted a median of just 23 days on market at $685,000. Dartmouth matched that pace at 22 days with a $605,000 median. Both towns are drawing buyers who are ready to move — and in both cases, hesitation is costing offers. What it means for buyers: if you're targeting Mansfield or Dartmouth, your financing needs to be locked and your decision-making needs to be faster than the market average.

Easton is a prestige market with a longer runway. At $751,000 median and 40 days on market, Easton sits at the top of Bristol County's price tier — but buyers there are taking their time relative to towns like Mansfield and Dartmouth. What it means for sellers: Easton homes at the right price and condition still move; they just attract a more deliberate buyer. Pricing accuracy matters more here than in faster-turning markets.

Taunton and Attleboro are the volume backbone of the county. Together, Taunton (127 units, $510,000 median) and Attleboro (124 units, $515,000 median) account for more than 250 transactions in six months. Both cleared the county in under 25 days on median. What it means: these are not slow, discounted markets — they're competitive, accessible markets where real buyers are closing deals at prices that still look affordable compared to communities to the north.

Westport and Berkley carry the county's coastal and rural premiums. Westport's price per square foot of $392.54 is the highest in the report — a reflection of waterfront and coastal properties driving up value. Berkley posted a median of $710,000 despite just 27 transactions, signaling that when homes sell there, they sell at elevated prices. What it means for buyers: if waterfront lifestyle or rural acreage is the goal, Westport and Berkley deliver — but inventory is limited and premiums are real.

New Bedford and Fall River offer the county's lowest entry points — with trade-offs. New Bedford led in volume (158 units) but carries the second-lowest median price in the report at $428,500. Fall River's median of $465,000 and a price per square foot of $270.62 represent genuine affordability relative to virtually every other community covered here. What it means: for buyers priced out of Attleboro or Taunton, New Bedford and Fall River offer real value — but each is a distinct urban market with its own neighborhood dynamics and investment profiles worth researching.

Rehoboth is the county's outlier — in days on market. With a median of 62 days, Rehoboth sits well above every other town in the report. At $710,000 median, it ties Berkley for highest price — but the extended market time suggests buyers are patient and selective here. What it means for sellers: in Rehoboth, pricing strategy and home presentation carry extra weight. Buyers in this price range with this much time are making careful decisions.

What This Means for Sellers in Bristol County

If you're selling in Taunton, Attleboro, or Mansfield, market conditions are in your favor. Buyer demand in these towns has sustained high transaction volumes and quick timelines — median days on market in all three ran at 25 or fewer. Sellers who price accurately and present well are not waiting long.

In Easton, Berkley, and Rehoboth, the calculus is slightly different. These are higher-priced markets where buyers are deliberate. That doesn't mean demand is weak — it means the buyer pool is smaller, more selective, and more prepared. Sellers here should invest in presentation, price with precision, and anticipate a slightly longer window before the right offer arrives.

In Dartmouth and Westport, the combination of coastal character, lifestyle appeal, and limited inventory continues to support strong pricing. Sellers in these towns benefit from scarcity — especially for properties with water proximity or water views. Westport's $392.54 price per square foot confirms buyers are willing to pay for what the town offers.

Across the county, spring is historically when buyer activity accelerates. If you've been waiting to list, the window between now and early summer tends to produce the strongest competition and the best outcomes.

What This Means for Buyers

Bristol County is one of the few remaining markets within commuting distance of Providence, the South Shore, and Greater Boston where $500,000 still buys a single family home with meaningful space. That story is real — but it's not unlimited.

Speed matters in the high-activity corridors. In Mansfield, Dartmouth, Somerset, and Swansea, the median days on market ran between 22 and 26. Buyers in these towns need pre-approval in hand, a clear sense of their must-haves, and the ability to make decisions within days — not weeks.

Financing readiness is non-negotiable. The volume leaders — New Bedford, Taunton, Attleboro — are attracting both owner-occupant buyers and investors. Competition from cash and investment buyers is a real factor in the county's lower price tiers. If you're financing, being fully pre-approved (not just pre-qualified) is the minimum entry requirement.

Don't sleep on the I-495 corridor towns. Mansfield, Norton, and North Attleboro sit at the junction of Route 495 and Route 95, making them highly accessible for buyers commuting toward Providence or Boston. Those commuter patterns support demand — and the data reflects it. These aren't sleeper markets anymore.

April 2026 Outlook

Bristol County is entering the spring market with strong fundamentals: high transaction volume across the county's core towns, median days on market that reflect genuine buyer competition, and pricing that remains accessible relative to communities to the north. Inventory has been the persistent constraint across Massachusetts, and Bristol County is no exception — which continues to support seller pricing power even at the more affordable end of the spectrum.

The towns to watch heading into Q2 are Mansfield and Dartmouth, where pace and pricing have both held firm, and Easton, where the higher price point hasn't cooled buyer interest. On the coastal end, Westport's price-per-square-foot leadership will likely continue as long as supply stays tight.

If you're buying or selling in Bristol County and want to understand what these numbers mean for your specific situation, we're here to help.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are homes selling for in Taunton right now?

Taunton's median single family sale price was $510,000 for the period October 15, 2025 through April 15, 2026, with 127 homes sold and a median of 25 days on market. It is one of the county's highest-volume markets and one of its most accessible by price. Source: MLSPIN, October 15, 2025–April 15, 2026.

How fast are homes selling in Mansfield, MA?

Mansfield posted a median of just 23 days on market during the October 15, 2025–April 15, 2026 period, with 44 homes sold at a median price of $685,000. It is one of the fastest-moving markets in the county, driven by strong demand from buyers seeking I-495 corridor access and suburban character. Source: MLSPIN, October 15, 2025–April 15, 2026.

What is the median home price in Easton, MA?

Easton's median single family sale price was $751,000 for the period October 15, 2025 through April 15, 2026, making it the highest-priced anchor town in the Bristol County report. With 81 homes sold and a median of 40 days on market, Easton attracts deliberate buyers at the top of the county's price range. Source: MLSPIN, October 15, 2025–April 15, 2026.

Is it a good time to sell a home in Bristol County?

Yes — spring 2026 is a favorable window for sellers across most of Bristol County. High-volume towns like Taunton, Attleboro, and Mansfield are seeing median days on market of 25 or fewer, indicating active buyer competition. Sellers who price accurately and present well are finding qualified buyers without extended wait times. Source: MLSPIN, October 15, 2025–April 15, 2026.

What is the most affordable town in Bristol County for homebuyers?

New Bedford posted the lowest median sale price in the county at $428,500, with 158 homes sold — the highest transaction volume of any town in the report. Fall River followed at $465,000 median with 117 homes sold. Both offer meaningful affordability relative to other communities in greater Boston and the South Shore. Source: MLSPIN, October 15, 2025–April 15, 2026.

What are homes selling for in Dartmouth, MA?

Dartmouth's median single family sale price was $605,000 for the period October 15, 2025 through April 15, 2026, with 83 homes sold and one of the county's fastest median timelines at just 22 days on market. Dartmouth's coastal character and proximity to New Bedford and the South Coast continue to drive steady demand. Source: MLSPIN, October 15, 2025–April 15, 2026.

How does Attleboro compare to Taunton for homebuyers?

Attleboro and Taunton are the county's two highest-volume markets outside of New Bedford. Attleboro posted 124 homes sold at a $515,000 median with 24.5 days on market; Taunton posted 127 homes sold at $510,000 median with 25 days. Both towns offer comparable pricing and speed — Attleboro's slightly higher price per square foot ($328.04 vs. $327.69) is effectively a rounding difference. The choice often comes down to commute patterns, neighborhood preference, and school district priorities. Source: MLSPIN, October 15, 2025–April 15, 2026.

All data sourced from MLSPIN. Single family home sales, October 15, 2025 – April 15, 2026. Published by the Charles King Group, Hingham, MA.

Charles King Group is a top-producing real estate team serving the South Shore (Hingham, Cohasset, Scituate, Norwell, Hanover, and surrounding towns), Boston, Cape Cod, Metro West, Northern Middlesex & the Merrimack Valley, and Bristol County. Brokered by Real Broker MA, LLC. Ranked in the top 1.5% of agents nationwide by Real Trends.