Hall Memorial Library · Photo: User:Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.095 homes sold in Northfield in the last year, at a typical $457K
Redfin reports Northfield’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 03276, which takes in Northfield and the area around it. About one sale in 3 is a condo. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Northfield homes are listed.
Every place Northfield homes are listed, in one stop
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A third of Northfield’s sales are condos, at $17K less than a house
59 houses and 29 condos sold in the year to May 2026. Houses sell faster. Condos draw more bidding wars.
typical sale · 59 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $262NH $283
- Days to sell
- 42
- Sold over asking
- 51%
typical sale · 29 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $352NH $310
- Days to sell
- 68
- Sold over asking
- 65%
Fewer homes sell than before 2021, at 2.7 times the 2016 price
95 sales in the last year, against 144 in 2020 and a low of 71 in 2012. The typical sale went from $172K in 2016 to $457K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 03276, which takes in Northfield and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
What $450K buys in Northfield
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Bidding wars in Northfield are more common than before the pandemic, but 45% fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 03276 since 2012 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 95 sales.
If you’re buying in Northfield
- Shop in October. It brings about 13 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (44% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 99.5% of the list price on average; 47% paid over.
- Move fast on good ones. Half of homes are under contract within two weeks.
Summer brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
July has the most new listings (about 16 a month), but August is the most competitive: 52% of August sales close over asking. September and October offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (46%). February has the least competition (33%) but only about 6 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and hotter than New Hampshire
| Northfield now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | NH now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 47% | 33% | 69% | 37% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 51% | 39% | 65% | 49% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 99.5% | 97.7% | 103.2% | 99.4% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 43 | 76 | 43 | 48 |
24 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.5 times the 2023 low (16), 45% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2015’s 72.
Since 2019, houses are up 92%, condos 178%
A house typically sold for $439K in the year to May 2026 (59 sales), a condo for $422K (29).
Median sale price, weighted by sales each month. Years with fewer than 4 sales of a type are left out.
Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 03276, which takes in Northfield and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3), January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Northfield home costs about $3,057 a month
Price: Northfield’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Northfield’s 1.8% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Northfield is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in July
The month with the most choice. January has the fewest, about 6.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $457K home, about $8,080 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Northfield, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in NorthfieldTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Northfield.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
Tilton Northfield, Franklin and Pittsfield sell for less a square foot; Meredith for far more
The busier markets within 25 miles of Northfield, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord | 474 | $433K | $272 | 42% | 34 |
| Laconia | 354 | $450K | $304 | 26% | 65 |
| Franklin | 98 | $403K | $243 | 40% | 67 |
| Northfield (ZIP 03276) | 95 | $457K | $273 | 47% | 43 |
| Meredith | 41 | $811K | $406 | 25% | 53 |
| Tilton Northfield | 26 | $369K | $233 | 39% | 60 |
| Pittsfield | 22 | $377K | $175 | 52% | 51 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in Northfield
What do homes sell for in Northfield, NH?
95 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $457K, $273 a square foot. Houses sold for about $439K, condos for about $422K in the year to May 2026.
Is Northfield a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 31 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 12 sold, about 2.4 months of supply. Buyers paid 99.5% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Northfield?
July brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Northfield?
About 1.8% of a home’s value a year. On a $457K home that’s near $8,080.
Where can I see homes for sale in Northfield?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Northfield’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Northfield.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 03276, which takes in Northfield and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3)). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).