SMW 2026 Mid-Year Review

2 Table of Contents Special thanks to Chief Statistician/Sales Associate John Rice for his significant contribution. Data sourced from PRIME MLS, analyzed by Tate & Foss Sotheby’s International Realty. PRIME MLS does not guarantee nor is in any way responsible for its accuracy and the data maintained may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. All reproduction of data requires TFSIR’s written consent. 16 24 HAMPTON AREA DURHAM AREA 12 SO. YORK COUNTY COAST Most photography featured in this report courtesy of Mike Barron Photography EXETER AREA 8 22 6 HISTORIC & ANTIQUE 18 20 T&F HIGHLIGHTS 14 DOVER AREA ELIOT & THE BERWICKS WATERFRONT 4 OUR TEAM LUXURY 10 PORTSMOUTH AREA Celebrating 50 Years on the Seacoast We're grateful for the trust our clients have placed in us and honored to continue serving the Seacoast for generations to come. Market Insights Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Realty Market Leadership Sales increased 50% over the same period last year. Average sale price increased 58% ($1,888,032); median sale price increased 18% ($1,045,000). Represented both buyer and seller in the $16 million North Hampton sale. Highest recorded sales in Rye Beach ($3.874M) and Stratham ($2.895M). Represented two of the three highest sales in both Rye and New Castle. Key Observations A More Balanced Market Inventory improved across much of the Seacoast, creating more opportunities for buyers while preserving strong values for sellers. While homes generally took longer to sell, buyers became more deliberate—not less active. June's 89 single-family sales were the highest monthly total since 2024, nearly 10% ahead of June 2025. Historic Pricing Milestone January marked a milestone as the median sale price across the 13 Sample Seacoast Towns surpassed $1 million for the first time, reaching $1,087,500 and underscoring the region's continued desirability. Luxury Market Continues to Set Records Luxury properties ($2 Million+) remained exceptionally strong, with a 30% increase in sales and an impressive $3,365,188 median sale price. Multiple transactions exceeded $5 million, culminating in the landmark $16 million sale on Ocean Boulevard in North Hampton—the third-highest residential sale in New Hampshire history. Condominiums Continue to Evolve Condominiums remain an increasingly important segment of the market. Portsmouth continues to attract buyers seeking walkable, low-maintenance living, while Rye's newer developments increasingly compete with single-family homes. The luxury condominium market reached new heights with $4.5 million and $4.9 million sales in New Castle's Wentworth by the Sea community. Waterfront Remains Rare Limited waterfront inventory continues to support exceptional values. Oceanfront properties recorded a 67% increase in median sale price to $2,309,771 across 27 sales, reinforcing the enduring demand for the Seacoast's rarest properties. Persistently high interest rates and modest inventory levels will make things challenging for buyers. Subsequently, our seller’s market should continue but with a smaller buyer pool. More monthly million-dollar sales volume records as the median price continues to rise, albeit at an increasingly modest pace. High-end luxury market should remain strong as buyers flee the Massachusetts Millionaire’s Tax and the NH Interest and Dividends tax goes away. The gap between Greater Boston and Seacoast Area median sales prices will continue to shrink. “Luxury” properties will be defined as those exceeding $3 million. Activity in the lower end, wherever that may be, is more intense “Standard” condominium prices will struggle to edge higher as more units become available, creating more competition. Highest Average Sales Price The Story Behind the Numbers #1 The first half of 2026 marked another important step in the Seacoast real estate market's evolution toward balance. Following several years of extraordinary conditions, inventory continued to improve, giving buyers greater choice and opportunity, while sellers continued to benefit from historically strong property values. A more balanced market has shifted the focus from scarcity to strategy, rewarding properties that are thoughtfully priced, exceptionally prepared, and effectively marketed. While national economic headlines continued to create uncertainty, the Seacoast market demonstrated remarkable resilience. Exceptional communities, limited waterfront inventory, and an unmatched quality of life continue to attract buyers from both within and beyond the region. Demand for distinctive properties—particularly within the luxury and waterfront markets—remains strong, reinforcing the enduring appeal of one of New England's most desirable places to live. For Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Realty, 2026 is especially meaningful as we celebrate our 50th anniversary. For five decades, we have been privileged to help generations of buyers and sellers navigate one of life's most important decisions while remaining deeply invested in the communities we serve. As an independently owned and operated New Hampshire company and a proud Sotheby's International Realty affiliate, we combine local expertise and enduring relationships with the global reach of one of the world's most respected real estate brands. The pages that follow offer more than market statistics—they provide perspective. Through an analysis of sales activity, pricing trends, inventory levels, and market performance across New Hampshire's Seacoast, Southern Maine, and the Massachusetts North Shore, Seacoast Market Watch is designed to help buyers, sellers, homeowners, and real estate professionals better understand today's market, recognize emerging opportunities, and make informed real estate decisions with confidence. As always, we remain grateful for the trust our clients have placed in us and honored to continue serving the communities we proudly call home for generations to come. Sincerely, The Tate & Foss SIR Team Introduction BROWSE ALL MLS LISTING AND LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MARKET AT LIVESEACOAST.COM SEACOAST MARKET WATCH | 4 Greater Portsmouth Area TAX RATE: $7.88 NUMBER OF HOMES SOLD AVERAGE SALES PRICE 2026 PORTSMOUTH 2025 2026 CHANGE NUMBER OF SALES 180 158 -12% DAYS ON MARKET 30 53 74% AVERAGE PRICE $1,045,911 $937,976 -10% MEDIAN PRICE $831,750 $701,250 -10% HIGHEST PRICE $4,200,000 $3,700,000 -12% GREENLAND • NEW CASTLE NEWINGTON • PORTSMOUTH RYE • RYE BEACH RYE 2025 2026 CHANGE NUMBER OF SALES 28 43 54% DAYS ON MARKET 79 39 -51% AVERAGE PRICE $979,485 $1,708,556 74% MEDIAN PRICE $842,500 $1,353,000 61% HIGHEST PRICE $3,600,000 $8,575,000 138% TAX RATE: $9.22 TAX RATE: $13.36 TAX RATE: $5.73 RYE BEACH 2025 2026 CHANGE NUMBER OF SALES 1 4 300% DAYS ON MARKET 54 92 70% AVERAGE PRICE $2,700,000 $2,698,087 0% MEDIAN PRICE $2,700,000 $2,834,174 5% HIGHEST PRICE $2,700,000 $3,874,000 43% TAX RATE: $11.51 $1,201,427 GREENLAND 2025 2026 CHANGE NUMBER OF SALES 18 20 11% DAYS ON MARKET 61 48 -21% AVERAGE PRICE $1,326,169 $991,314 -25% MEDIAN PRICE $918,425 $941,435 3% HIGHEST PRICE $3,789,000 $1,850,000 -51% NEW CASTLE 2025 2026 CHANGE NUMBER OF SALES 2 8 300% DAYS ON MARKET 61 38 -38% AVERAGE PRICE $3,225,000 $2,570,250 -20% MEDIAN PRICE $3,225,000 $2,375,000 -26% HIGHEST PRICE $3,450,000 $4,900,000 42% T&F Significant Sale: 433 Central Road, Rye | $3,000,000 | January 2026 at a glance NEWINGTON 2025 2026 CHANGE NUMBER OF SALES 4 4 0% DAYS ON MARKET 22 45 108% AVERAGE PRICE $1,452,475 $2,972,339 105% MEDIAN PRICE $1,587,500 $2,785,000 755% HIGHEST PRICE $1,659,900 $3,929,356 137% DAYS ON MARKET 237 50 TAX RATE: $8.66 NORTH HAMPTON 2025 2026 CHANGE NUMBER OF SALES 17 29 71% DAYS ON MARKET 21 47 121% AVERAGE PRICE $1,287,465 $1,837,603 43% MEDIAN PRICE $1,000,000 $932,000 -7% HIGHEST PRICE $4,000,000 $16,000,000 300% HAMPTON 2025 2026 CHANGE NUMBER OF SALES 105 126 20% DAYS ON MARKET 50 39 -23% AVERAGE PRICE $599,027 $669,455 12% MEDIAN PRICE $549,000 $611,250 11% HIGHEST PRICE $1,699,222 $2,250,000 32% 71% SEABROOK 2025 2026 CHANGE NUMBER OF SALES 26 29 12% DAYS ON MARKET 33 31 -5% AVERAGE PRICE $696,256 $819,969 18% MEDIAN PRICE $652,500 $659,900 1% HIGHEST PRICE $1,900,000 $2,635,000 39% T&F Significant Sale: 8 Ship Rock Road, North Hampton NH | $2,200,000 | July 2026 TAX RATE: $13.96 Greater Hampton Area 193 SOUTH HAMPTON 2025 2026 CHANGE NUMBER OF SALES 8 1 -88% DAYS ON MARKET 19 151 711% AVERAGE PRICE $1,027,488 $500,000 -51% MEDIAN PRICE $777,500 $500,000 -36% HIGHEST PRICE $2,550,000 $500,000 -80% HAMPTON • HAMPTON FALLS NORTH HAMPTON • SEABROOK SEABROOK at a glance BROWSE ALL MLS LISTING AND LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MARKET AT LIVESEACOAST.COM SEACOAST MARKET WATCH | 6 $878,714 2026 AVERAGE SALES PRICE TAX RATE: $14.47 NUMBER OF HOMES SOLD TAX RATE: $14.47 NUMBER OF SALES IN NORTH HAMPTON UP 39 TAX RATE: $14.80 DAYS ON MARKET TAX RATE: $12.61 HAMPTON FALLS 2025 2026 CHANGE NUMBER OF SALES 12 8 -33% DAYS ON MARKET 174 37 -79% AVERAGE PRICE $1,092,208 $958,863 -12% MEDIAN PRICE $937,000 $842,500 -10% HIGHEST PRICE $2,150,000 $1,473,000 -31% 2026 BRENTWOOD • EAST KINGSTON EXETER • KENSINGTON NEWFIELDS • STRATHAM T&F Significant Sale: 4 Kildary Drive, Stratham | $1,320,000 | January 2026 BRENTWOOD 2025 2026 CHANGE NUMBER OF SALES 28 50 79% DAYS ON MARKET 30 50 69% AVERAGE PRICE $823,778 $774,319 -6% MEDIAN PRICE $761,000 $768,319 -6% HIGHEST PRICE $1,500,000 $1,310,000 -13% TAX RATE: $15.94 AVERAGE SALES PRICE 37 TAX RATE: $13.52 TAX RATE: $14.78 NUMBER OF HOMES SOLD BROWSE ALL MLS LISTING AND LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MARKET AT LIVESEACOAST.COM SEACOAST MARKET WATCH | 8 TAX RATE: $18.76 Greater Exeter Area EXETER 2025 2026 CHANGE NUMBER OF SALES 105 97 -8% DAYS ON MARKET 33 34 4% AVERAGE PRICE $724,706 $717,873 -1% MEDIAN PRICE $599,000 $600,000 .2% HIGHEST PRICE $2,550,000 $2,650,000 4% TAX RATE: $18.76 DAYS ON MARKET STRATHAM 2025 2026 CHANGE NUMBER OF SALES 49 237 13% DAYS ON MARKET 17 37 -16% AVERAGE PRICE $789,951 $810,783 -16% MEDIAN PRICE $740,000 $725,000 6% HIGHEST PRICE $2,250,000 $3,000,000 18% 237 KENSINGTON 2025 2026 CHANGE NUMBER OF SALES 5 11 120% DAYS ON MARKET 63 33 -47% AVERAGE PRICE $458,136 $721,002 -21% MEDIAN PRICE $747,045 $610,000 -18% HIGHEST PRICE $1,825,000 $2,650,000 45% at a glance NEWFIELDS 2025 2026 CHANGE NUMBER OF SALES 9 13 44% DAYS ON MARKET 27 58 119% AVERAGE PRICE $724,706 $1,109,954 24% MEDIAN PRICE $599,000 $1,005,000 17% HIGHEST PRICE $2,550,000 $2,100,000 53% TAX RATE: $16.95 EAST KINGSTON 2025 2026 CHANGE NUMBER OF SALES 14 15 7% DAYS ON MARKET 26 31 19% AVERAGE PRICE $648,393 $795,053 23% MEDIAN PRICE $683,750 $649,900 -5% HIGHEST PRICE $915,000 $1,750,00 91% $810,783 26% AVERAGE SALES PRICE Greater Dover Area NUMBER OF SALES IN ROCHESTER UP SOMERSWORTH 2025 2026 CHANGE NUMBER OF SALES 43 54 26% DAYS ON MARKET 27 20 -26% AVERAGE PRICE $477,362 $453,480 -5% MEDIAN PRICE $445,000 $449,750 1% HIGHEST PRICE $1,190,000 $733,650 % DOVER • ROCHESTER ROLLINSFORD • SOMERSWORTH TAX RATE: $19.68 T&F Significant Sale: 38 Wisteria Drive, Dover | $1,850,000 | May 2026 TAX RATE: $15.30 $516,531 TAX RATE: $19.27 DAYS ON MARKET IN SOMERSWORTH DOWN 387 ROCHESTER 2025 2026 CHANGE NUMBER OF SALES 130 165 27% DAYS ON MARKET 19 28 42% AVERAGE PRICE $427,872 $432,582 1% MEDIAN PRICE $410,500 $440,000 7% HIGHEST PRICE $706,00 $800,000 13% ROLLINSFORD 2025 2026 CHANGE NUMBER OF SALES 9 7 -22% DAYS ON MARKET 37 20 -45% AVERAGE PRICE $692,333 $566,843 -18% MEDIAN PRICE $588,000 $599,900 2% HIGHEST PRICE $1,225,000 $1,005,000 -18 NUMBER OF HOMES SOLD at a glance 27% 2026 27 BROWSE ALL MLS LISTING AND LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MARKET AT LIVESEACOAST.COM SEACOAST MARKET WATCH | 10 TAX RATE: $17.90 DAYS ON MARKET DOVER 2025 2026 CHANGE NUMBER OF SALES 152 161 6% DAYS ON MARKET 27 30 14% AVERAGE PRICE $600,267 $621,526 4% MEDIAN PRICE $549,950 $556,155 1% HIGHEST PRICE $3,365,000 $2,162,500 -36% at a glance TAX RATE: $17.94 TAX RATE: $18.87 HIGHEST PRICE IN NEWMARKET UP 57% 98 NUMBER OF HOMES SOLD DURHAM 2025 2026 CHANGE NUMBER OF SALES 25 27 8% DAYS ON MARKET 43 18 -57% AVERAGE PRICE $703,847 $815,328 16% MEDIAN PRICE $654,000 $658,500 1% HIGHEST PRICE $1,400,000 $1,900,000 36% DAYS ON MARKET NEWMARKET 2025 2026 CHANGE NUMBER OF SALES 44 46 5% DAYS ON MARKET 15 16 2% AVERAGE PRICE $595,681 $608,637 2% MEDIAN PRICE $549,500 $579,500 5% HIGHEST PRICE $975,000 $1,504,000 54% 2026 TAX RATE: $19.42 BROWSE ALL MLS LISTING AND LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MARKET AT LIVESEACOAST.COM SEACOAST MARKET WATCH | 12 TAX RATE: $27.61 AVERAGE SALES PRICE LEE 2025 2026 CHANGE NUMBER OF SALES 18 16% -11% DAYS ON MARKET 23 26 10% AVERAGE PRICE $575,289 $624,338 9% MEDIAN PRICE $582,500 $616,250 6% HIGHEST PRICE $805,000 $1,100,000 37% DAYS ON MARKET IN DURHAM DOWN MADBURY 2025 2026 CHANGE NUMBER OF SALES 5 9 80% DAYS ON MARKET 28 16 -42% AVERAGE PRICE $1,002,000 $926,189 -8% MEDIAN PRICE $850,000 $738,700 -13% HIGHEST PRICE $2,000,000 $2,100,000 5% DURHAM • LEE MADBURY • NEWMARKET $697,309 On the Market: 30 Cedar Point Road, Durham NH | Offered at $1.980,000 54% Greater Durham Area 18 BERWICK 2025 2026 CHANGE NUMBER OF SALES 24 36 50% DAYS ON MARKET 75 49 -35% AVERAGE PRICE $527,629 $558,672 6% MEDIAN PRICE $483,000 $567,000 17% HIGHEST PRICE $948,500 $760,000 -20% BERWICK • ELIOT NORTH BERWICK • SOUTH BERWICK 50% NUMBER OF SALES BERWICK UP BROWSE ALL MLS LISTING AND LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MARKET AT LIVESEACOAST.COM SEACOAST MARKET WATCH | 14 DAYS ON MARKET AVERAGE SALES PRICE 34 TAX RATE: $9.35 21% $595,579 SOUTH BERWICK 2025 2026 CHANGE NUMBER OF SALES 27 34 26% DAYS ON MARKET 21 19 -10% AVERAGE PRICE $546,626 $581,095 6% MEDIAN PRICE $530,000 $577,500 9% HIGHEST PRICE $1,350,000 $960,000 -29% NUMBER OF HOMES SOLD NORTH BERWICK 2025 2026 CHANGE NUMBER OF SALES 7 25 257% DAYS ON MARKET 31 26 -15% AVERAGE PRICE $627,429 $515,416 -18% MEDIAN PRICE $555,000 $530,000 -5% HIGHEST PRICE $925,000 700,000 -24% 2026 T&F Significant Sale: 4 Spring Lane, Eliot ME | $1,650,000 | July 2026 TAX RATE: $13.04 AVERAGE SALES PRICE IN ELIOT DOWN TAX RATE: $11.25 118 ELIOT 2025 2026 CHANGE NUMBER OF SALES 29 23 -21% DAYS ON MARKET 25 49 97% AVERAGE PRICE $711,802 $558,672 -22% MEDIAN PRICE $635,000 $567,000 -11% HIGHEST PRICE $1,750,000 $760,000 -57% Eliot & The Berwicks at a glance TAX RATE: $12.52 TAX RATE: $9.85 KITTERY 2025 2026 CHANGE NUMBER OF SALES 50 44 -12% DAYS ON MARKET 50 45 -11% AVERAGE PRICE $658,573 $849,979 29% MEDIAN PRICE $610,000 $689,950 13% HIGHEST PRICE $1,555,000 $2,525,000 62% KENNEBUNK • KENNEBUNKPORT KITTERY • OGUNQUIT • WELLS YORK 400 TAX RATE: $6.88 NUMBER OF HOMES SOLD $849,786 BROWSE ALL MLS LISTING AND LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MARKET AT LIVESEACOAST.COM SEACOAST MARKET WATCH | 16 WELLS 2025 2026 CHANGE NUMBER OF SALES 150 105 -3% DAYS ON MARKET 44 67 40% AVERAGE PRICE $559,778 $1,031,200 6% MEDIAN PRICE $541,376 $800,000 -3% HIGHEST PRICE $1,950,000 $6,325,000 65% KENNEBUNKPORT 2025 2026 CHANGE NUMBER OF SALES 39 23 -41% DAYS ON MARKET 71 40 -43% AVERAGE PRICE $1,767,331 $1,250,456 -29% MEDIAN PRICE $1,145,000 $950,000 -17% HIGHEST PRICE $12,000,0000 $4,525,000 -62% TAX RATE: $9.29 2026 54 OGUNQUIT 2025 2026 CHANGE NUMBER OF SALES 17 18 6% DAYS ON MARKET 21 61 184% AVERAGE PRICE $944,406 $937,383 -1% MEDIAN PRICE $750,000 $880,000 17% HIGHEST PRICE $3,500,000 $1,999,000 -43% TAX RATE: $8.25 AVERAGE SALES PRICE TAX RATE: $6.73 DAYS ON MARKET KENNEBUNK 2025 2026 CHANGE NUMBER OF SALES 88 89 1% DAYS ON MARKET 48 48 -1% AVERAGE PRICE $821,392 $829,570 1% MEDIAN PRICE $670,294 $600,000 -10% HIGHEST PRICE $2,490,000 $6,900,000 177% at a glance TAX RATE: $6.46 Southern York County Coast YORK 2025 2026 CHANGE NUMBER OF SALES 108 105 -3% DAYS ON MARKET 48 67 40% AVERAGE PRICE $975,124 $1,031,200 6% MEDIAN PRICE $822,500 $800,000 -3% HIGHEST PRICE $3,837,500 $6,325,000 65% NUMBER OF HOMES SOLD Luxury Properties NUMBER OF HOMES SOLD $3,167,769 $2,869,750 T&F Significant Sale: 58 Ocean Boulevard, North Hampton | $16,000,000 | July 2026 $8,575,000 AVERAGE SALES PRICE BROWSE ALL MLS LISTING AND LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MARKET AT LIVESEACOAST.COM SEACOAST MARKET WATCH | 18 HIGHEST SALES PRICE 64 50 43 142 DAYS ON MARKET Luxury $2,660,000 T&F Significant Sale: 155 Cable Road, Rye NH | $5,400,000 | March 2026 MEDIAN SALES PRICE T&F Significant Sale: 15 Atlantic Avenue, North Hampton NH | $4,998,000 | March 2026 HIGHEST SALES PRICE $18,500,000 MEDIAN SALES PRICE $3,465,562 2026 AVERAGE SALES PRICE 2024 DAYS ON MARKET at a glance Waterfront Properties $1,468,750 SPOTLIGHT ON 2026 WATERFRONT SALES Oceanfront T&F Significant Sale: 163 Little Harbor Road, New Castle NH | $4,500,000 | February 2026 45 { $6,325,000 BROWSE ALL MLS LISTING AND LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MARKET AT LIVESEACOAST.COM SEACOAST MARKET WATCH | 20 $1,899,982 MEDIAN SALES PRICE 23 57 $1,418,924 $1,300,000 $4,525,000 vs. DAYS ON MARKET T&F Significant Sale: 17 Lavenger Lane, New Castle NH | $3,100,000 | March 2026 River-Bay-Lakefront HIGHEST SALES PRICE $18,500,000 NUMBER OF SALES DAYS ON MARKET AVERAGE PRICE MEDIAN PRICE HIGHEST PRICE { AVERAGE SALES PRICE MEDIAN SALES PRICE 50 NUMBER OF HOMES SOLD 2026 at a glance $1,112,500 27 35 $2,309,772 $1,600,000 $6,325,000 HIGHEST SALES PRICE AVERAGE SALES PRICE MEDIAN SALES PRICE $794,971 Historic Properties AVERAGE SALES PRICE 2026 NUMBER OF HOMES SOLD 42 HIGHEST SALES PRICE MEDIAN SALES PRICE $18,500,000 $4,525,000 $578,000 T&F Significant Sale: 1 Fairway Drive, Rye Beach NH | $3,468,347 | April 2026 215 HIGHEST SALES PRICE DAYS ON MARKET On the Market: 20 Atkinson Street, Portsmouth NH | Offered at $5,900,000 T&F Significant Sale: 78 South Road, Rye Beach | $3,874,000 | May 2026 at a glance MEDIAN SALES PRICE HIGHEST SALES PRICE $10,500,000 AVERAGE SALES PRICE $1,112,500 BROWSE ALL MLS LISTING AND LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MARKET AT LIVESEACOAST.COM SEACOAST MARKET WATCH | 22 Lisa Chase Associate Broker 603.817.1818 t Emileigh Grattan Sales Associate 603.918.0366 t Maggie Campbell Sales Associate 603.918.0069 t Chantal O'Hare Sales Associate 603.303.6344 t Tony Jalbert Principal Broker 603.498.6241 t Sharon Parker Sales Associate 603.828.1705 t Our Team Kathy Corbett Sales Associate 603.781.6959 t Sean Fellows Sales Associate 603.616.6885 t Kasey Gossom Marketing Manager 603.964.8028 Lizzie Ferris Sales Associate 603.828.1954 t Mary Beth Hixon Sales Associate 603.548.5380 t Jonathan Levy Sales Associate 617.828.3921 t Jenifer Parker Sales Associate 603.498.0555 t Caren Logan Sales Associate 603.370.0544 t Patricia Weathersby Sales Associate 603.957.1430 t Brett Mulvey Sales Associate 603.396.6098 t Kurt Schneider Sales Associate 603.969.8213 Dana Mitchell Associate Broker 603.682.2333 t John Rice Associate Broker 603.498.4034 t Lynne Joyce Associate Broker 603.591.8489