South Shore Real Estate Market Report — June 2026
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Charles King is a top-producing real estate agent in Hingham, MA and a trusted Realtor serving the South Shore of Massachusetts, including Hanover, Hu...
Charles King is a top-producing real estate agent in Hingham, MA and a trusted Realtor serving the South Shore of Massachusetts, including Hanover, Hu...
South Shore Real Estate Market Report — June 2026 | Hingham, Cohasset, Scituate & More
Published: June 2, 2026 Data Period: December 2, 2025 – June 2, 2026 Data Source: MLSPIN — Single family home sales By: Charles King, Charles King Group
The South Shore single family market is showing exactly what a supply-constrained spring looks like: strong prices, fast closings, and very little room for buyers to negotiate. Across Hingham, Cohasset, Scituate, Norwell, Hanover, and the broader South Shore, the six-month data tells a consistent story — sellers are holding pricing power and most homes are gone in three weeks or less.
The Headline Numbers
A few figures that define this market right now:
- Cohasset leads the region on price per square foot at $562.85/sq ft — the highest of any town tracked
- Hingham median sale price: $1,510,000 | 21 days on market across 79 closed sales
- Plymouth recorded the most transactions in the region: 249 units sold
- Quincy is the fastest market on the board at 19 median days on market
- Hull buyers are waiting the longest — 41 days on market — the only outlier above 35 days
What Stands Out — and What It Means
Hingham and Cohasset are trading at a premium — and buyers are still showing up. Hingham's median of $1,510,000 and Cohasset's $1,520,375 sit at the top of the South Shore price ladder, yet both markets are clearing in roughly three weeks. Cohasset's $562.85/sq ft is the highest price-per-square-foot figure in the region. What it means: at this price point, there's no discount inventory sitting on the sidelines. If a home is priced correctly, it moves.
Scituate is holding firm above $970K with fast turn times. 71 sales at a $970,000 median and 20 days on market puts Scituate in a consistent performer category — strong demand, no sign of softening. What it means for sellers: the window between listing and offer is short, and pricing to the market (rather than above it) is rewarded with clean, competitive transactions.
The volume story belongs to Plymouth, Quincy, and Weymouth. Plymouth's 249 units, Quincy's 111, and Weymouth's 139 are driving the region's transaction base. Plymouth's 32-day DOM and $720,000 median reflect a more balanced sub-market, while Quincy at 19 days is one of the tightest in the region. What it means: Quincy and Weymouth offer more accessible price points with no sacrifice in demand intensity — competition at those price bands remains high.
Norwell is quiet on volume but strong on pricing. Only 33 sales, but a $1,025,000 median at 20 days tells a focused, low-inventory story. What it means: Norwell is a market where supply consistently undershoots demand — a structural dynamic that supports prices even in slower listing environments.
Hanover is the mid-range anchor. 43 sales at $860,000 and 22 days puts Hanover squarely in the competitive mid-range of the South Shore. What it means: Hanover is drawing demand from buyers priced out of Hingham and Cohasset without the longer wait times seen in Plymouth or Hull.
Hull is the one market running at a different pace. At 41 days on market, Hull is the clear outlier. The $706,250 median and $468.76/sq ft suggest the pricing isn't the issue — it's a more selective buyer pool, often influenced by seasonal dynamics and the town's peninsula geography. What it means: sellers here need realistic timelines and a longer marketing runway than anywhere else on the South Shore.
June Spotlight: Hingham
Hingham is the Charles King Group's home base — and the June data reinforces why it commands the attention it does. With 79 closed sales, a $1,510,000 median sale price, and a $584.74 price per square foot (the highest of any anchor town in the region), Hingham is operating with the confidence of a market that has more demand than it has homes.
The 21-day median days on market is telling: despite prices north of $1.5 million, buyers are not pausing to think. Inventory arrives and closes fast. That dynamic is partly driven by Hingham's position in the market — proximity to Boston via Route 3 and the commuter boat, top-tier school system, walkable downtown on the harbor — but it's also a function of supply. Sellers in Hingham are not competing with each other; they're competing for buyer attention that is already trained on the town.
For anyone watching the broader South Shore, Hingham continues to set the ceiling — and that ceiling keeps rising.
What This Means for Sellers in Hingham, Cohasset, Scituate, Norwell & Hanover
The pricing environment across the anchor towns is favorable for sellers. Medians are holding above $860,000 in every anchor market, and days on market in Hingham, Scituate, Norwell, and Hanover are all sitting at 20–22 days. That's a brisk pace that rewards listings priced at — not above — the market.
Preparation matters more than it used to. With buyers moving quickly, homes that need work are being passed over in favor of move-in-ready product. Sellers who invest in presentation before listing are consistently seeing cleaner offers and fewer contingencies.
Cohasset's 35.5-day median is worth noting — slightly slower than the other anchor towns, but the $1,520,375 median and $562.85/sq ft confirm this is a pricing and product dynamic, not a demand problem. Correctly priced, well-presented homes in Cohasset are moving.
What This Means for Buyers
Speed is the defining constraint for buyers across most of the South Shore right now. In Quincy (19 days), Braintree, Milton, Norwell, Pembroke, and Weymouth (all at 20 days), the window between listing and offer is extremely narrow. Financing pre-approval isn't a formality here — it's a prerequisite.
Buyers with flexibility on town have real options. The gap between Hingham's $1,510,000 median and Marshfield's $850,000, or between Norwell's $1,025,000 and Hanover's $860,000, is significant. Towns like Kingston, Pembroke, and Abington offer entry points in the $580,000–$725,000 range with competitive but not frenzied conditions (23–24 days on market).
Plymouth remains the region's highest-volume market and, at 32 days, offers a slightly longer decision window than most towns — though that margin is narrowing as demand continues to build south along Route 3.
June 2026 Outlook
The South Shore single family market is entering the summer season with low inventory and high buyer engagement — a combination that historically sustains prices even as transaction pace moderates slightly in July and August. There is no data signal here suggesting a softening; the pressure is structural, tied to a persistent gap between the number of homes available and the number of buyers actively looking.
For sellers, the timing is as favorable as it has been in this cycle. For buyers, the advice is the same as it has been: come prepared, move decisively, and work with someone who knows where the opportunities are before they hit the open market.
If you're thinking about what this market means for your specific situation — whether you're in Hingham, thinking about Cohasset, or watching the numbers in Scituate — reach out. We're here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home sale price in Hingham right now?
Hingham's median single family sale price is $1,510,000 based on 79 closed sales, with a median of 21 days on market. Price per square foot came in at $584.74 — the highest of any anchor town on the South Shore. Source: MLSPIN, December 2, 2025 – June 2, 2026.
How much are homes selling for in Cohasset?
Cohasset's median single family sale price is $1,520,375 across 40 transactions, with a price per square foot of $562.85 — the highest in the region. Median days on market is 35.5, slightly longer than other anchor towns but reflective of the price tier and buyer selectivity at that level. Source: MLSPIN, December 2, 2025 – June 2, 2026.
What is the market like in Scituate and Norwell?
Scituate closed 71 single family sales at a $970,000 median and 20 days on market. Norwell recorded 33 sales at a $1,025,000 median — also at 20 days. Both towns are operating with limited inventory and consistent buyer demand, keeping days on market tight and prices firm. Source: MLSPIN, December 2, 2025 – June 2, 2026.
How fast are homes selling in Hanover?
Hanover's median days on market is 22 days across 43 single family sales, with a median sale price of $860,000. The town is one of the South Shore's most active mid-range markets, drawing demand from buyers looking between the $800K and $900K price band. Source: MLSPIN, December 2, 2025 – June 2, 2026.
Which South Shore town has the most homes selling?
Plymouth leads the region with 249 single family sales during the six-month period, more than double the next closest town. Its median sale price of $720,000 and 32 days on market make it the region's highest-volume, most balanced sub-market. Source: MLSPIN, December 2, 2025 – June 2, 2026.
Is it a good time to sell a home on the South Shore?
Yes — conditions are favorable for sellers across the South Shore. The combination of sub-25-day median days on market in most anchor towns, prices holding well above $800,000 in Hingham, Cohasset, Scituate, and Norwell, and persistent inventory scarcity creates a strong pricing environment. Homes that are well-prepared and correctly priced are receiving competitive offers quickly. Source: MLSPIN, December 2, 2025 – June 2, 2026.
How do South Shore home prices compare across towns?
There's a wide range across the region. Cohasset ($1,520,375) and Hingham ($1,510,000) sit at the top, followed by Duxbury ($1,250,000) and Milton ($1,099,250). Mid-range towns like Scituate ($970,000), Norwell ($1,025,000), and Hanover ($860,000) offer strong value relative to the top tier. Entry-level options include Abington ($581,000), Pembroke ($702,500), and Weymouth ($670,000). Source: MLSPIN, December 2, 2025 – June 2, 2026.