What’s Happening in the Center Harbor New Hampshire Housing Market? – December 4, 2025 Update

Seller’s Perspective

Low Pending Activity:
The pending ratio is currently 0%, indicating no active listings have gone under contract recently. This suggests slower buyer activity and potentially longer marketing times.

Days on Market:
The average days on market (DOM) for active listings is high at 122 days, while the average DOM for sold homes over the last 6 months is 54 days. This gap suggests that well-priced or desirable properties do eventually move, but new listings may require patience.

Pricing & Negotiation:
Homes are selling at an average of 94.7% of their original list price, but sellers are getting 97.9% of their final list price. This indicates that price reductions are common before securing a sale, so realistic pricing from the start is important.

Inventory & Supply:
With a months’ supply of 2.8, Center Harbor is still technically a seller’s market, but the lack of pendings and longer DOM suggest it’s shifting toward more balanced conditions.

Buyer’s Perspective

Increased Negotiating Power:
Buyers face little competition (no recent pendings) and can take their time evaluating options. The average sold price is about 92.7% of original list, showing room for negotiation.

More Choices, Less Urgency:
With 5 active listings and no pendings, buyers have more options and less pressure to move quickly. High DOM suggests sellers may be more flexible.

Pricing Trends:
Average sale prices over 6 months are $1.36M, with most activity in the sub-$2M segment. High-end listings ($5M+) are seeing much longer DOM and little movement.

Key Takeaways

• Sellers: Be prepared for longer market times and consider strategic price adjustments.
• Buyers: Leverage the slower pace and negotiate confidently.

Both: The market is quiet, with low transactional volume—patience and flexibility will be key for both sides.


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