How Many Days Are Homes on the Market in Quincy, MA? (2026 Days on Market Trend)
Last updated: October 11, 2026
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MARKET INSIGHTS
How Many Days Are Homes on the Market in Quincy, MA? (2026 Days on Market Trend)
October 27, 2026 | By Krista Recker
It depends on which clock you read, and in Quincy the honest range is about 21 to 70 days. Redfin showed a median of 21 days for Quincy homes that went under contract in the three months ending August 2026. A June 3, 2026 MLS PIN based report put closed single family sales at 32 days and condos at 49 days. A fall 2026 snapshot of current listings on BMN Boston showed an average of 70 days. All three can be correct because they measure different things, and knowing which one you are looking at changes what you offer or ask.
Figures checked against Redfin's Quincy housing market page (data for the three months ending August 2026), a June 3, 2026 Quincy market report using year to date MLS PIN data, and BMN Boston's Quincy housing market page (October 2026), all reviewed in October 2026.
Who this applies to
This is for you if any of these fits:
- You are a Quincy buyer deciding whether a listing that has sat for 3 weeks has leverage.
- You are a Quincy seller trying to judge whether your home is sitting too long.
- You are an investor comparing how fast single family homes and condos turn over.
- You are reading two market reports that show different numbers and wondering which to trust.
How many days are homes on the market in Quincy right now?
Plan around roughly 3 weeks for a home priced well and about 5 to 7 weeks for single family homes and condos that close the traditional way. Those two answers differ because one counts the time until a seller accepts an offer and the other counts the time until the listing is finished.
| Source | What it counts | Quincy figure | Best used for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redfin, three months ending August 2026 | Median days from listing to under contract | 21 days | Buyers judging how quickly a well priced Quincy home goes under contract |
| MLS PIN based report, June 3, 2026 | Average days on market for closed single family sales | 32 days | Single family sellers setting a realistic listing timeline |
| MLS PIN based report, June 3, 2026 | Average days on market for closed condo sales | 49 days | Condo sellers and buyers estimating negotiating room |
| MLS PIN based report, June 3, 2026 | Average days on market for unsold single family listings that day | 35 days | Buyers judging whether a single family listing has been sitting longer than normal |
| MLS PIN based report, June 3, 2026 | Average days on market for unsold condo listings that day | 51 days | Buyers judging whether a condo listing has been sitting longer than normal |
| BMN Boston, October 2026 | Average days on market across listings in its feed | 70 days | Spotting that a few stale listings pull an average up |
Why do Quincy days on market numbers disagree?
They disagree because each source uses a different start line, finish line, and statistic. Four differences explain most of the gap.
- Median versus average. A median is the middle home. An average gets pulled up by a handful of listings that sat for 100 days or more, which is why an average of 70 can sit beside a median of 21.
- Under contract versus closed. Redfin counts days until a home goes under contract. An MLS closed sales report usually counts days on market for homes that already closed, so it reflects listings that survived a full sale.
- Sold homes versus unsold homes. Closed sales show how long successful listings took. Active listings show how long the homes still waiting have been waiting, and those are the homes buyers can negotiate on.
- Time period. A three month window, a year to date window, and a single month can all produce different answers in a market that changes by season.
When a report does not say which of these it uses, treat its number as a rough guide and not a promise.
Are Quincy homes selling faster or slower than a few years ago?
Most likely slower than the 2024 peak, but still quick when the price is right. Some local sources have described days on market roughly doubling since 2024, but I could not confirm an exact like for like 2024 versus 2026 figure, and a clean comparison needs the same method in both years. The direction matches what I see in listings: the frenzy of 2024 has eased, more homes are getting a price cut or a longer wait, and the homes that move in a week or two are the ones priced to the neighborhood from day one.
The practical read is that buyers have more room than they did two years ago on listings that sit, and sellers have less room to guess.
Do condos take longer to sell than single family homes in Quincy?
Yes. In the June 3, 2026 MLS PIN based report, closed condo sales averaged 49 days on market against 32 days for single family homes, a gap of 17 days. Active condo listings that day averaged 51 days against 35 for single family homes, a gap of 16 days. Condos sit longer partly because buyers weigh HOA fees, special assessments, and lender approval rules on top of the price, and partly because the pool of buyers who qualify for a condo loan is narrower than the pool for a house.
What does days on market mean for a Quincy buyer?
A listing at 30 days or more is a reason to ask questions, and often a reason to offer below list. Look at the listing history before you tour: price changes, a deal that fell through, and relisting dates all tell you whether the home is overpriced or has a fixable issue. I cover that checklist in the post on whether a house on the market for 30 days is a red flag in Quincy.
Three moves help most buyers:
- Ask your agent for the full price and status history, not just the days on market shown on the portal.
- Compare the list price to recent closed sales on the same street or in the same building, because a stale price is the most common reason a listing sits.
- Offer on terms as well as price, such as a flexible closing date, when a seller has already seen a deal fall through.
What does days on market mean for a Quincy seller?
If you have no accepted offer within about 3 weeks, treat the market as telling you something. A well priced Quincy home typically draws most of its showings in the first 2 weeks, and a listing that gets traffic but no offers usually points to price or condition rather than timing. Waiting for a better buyer rarely helps after week 4, because the listing now carries a visible days on market count that buyers read as a signal.
Before you cut the price, compare three things: showings per week, feedback from buyers' agents, and recent closed sales for homes like yours. If showings are strong and offers are not, the price or condition is the issue. If showings are weak, the marketing, photos, or price band needs work.
How do I read days on market on Zillow, Redfin, and the MLS?
Check whether the portal resets the count when a listing is relisted. MLS systems, including the ones used in Massachusetts, can track cumulative days on market across relistings, while some consumer sites show only the days since the latest listing date. A home that looks new on a portal may already have sat for 60 days under a previous listing. Ask your agent to pull the MLS history to see the full picture.
The Bottom Line
Quincy homes that are priced well go under contract in about 3 weeks, closed single family sales average about 32 days on market, and condos average about 49. The bigger numbers you see online, like 70 days, usually reflect averages pulled up by stale listings or different counting methods. For buyers, days on market is a negotiating clue. For sellers, it is a deadline for adjusting the plan.
If you want me to pull the full listing history on a specific Quincy home, or to compare your own home's timeline to recent sales on your street, reach out through the contact page and I will run the numbers with you.