Sandown Old Meetinghouse · Photo: User:Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.077 homes sold in Sandown in the last year, at a typical $624K
Redfin reports Sandown’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 03873, which takes in Sandown and the area around it. About one sale in 6 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 Sandown homes are listed.
Every place Sandown homes are listed, in one stop
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17% of Sandown’s sales are condos, at $44K less than a house
54 houses and 13 condos sold in the year to May 2026. Houses sell faster. Condos draw more bidding wars.
typical sale · 54 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $295NH $283
- Days to sell
- 26
- Sold over asking
- 50%
typical sale · 13 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $304NH $310
- Days to sell
- 95
- Sold over asking
- 58%
Fewer homes sell than a decade ago, at 2.3 times the 2016 price
77 sales in the last year, against 126 in 2016 and a low of 71 in 2023. The typical sale went from $269K in 2016 to $624K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 03873, which takes in Sandown 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 $600K buys in Sandown
Check a listing against what Sandown homes sold for
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Bidding wars in Sandown are more common than before the pandemic, but a quarter fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 03873 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, 77 sales.
If you’re buying in Sandown
- Shop in September. It brings about 12 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (53% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 101.6% of the list price on average; 53% 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 14 a month), but June is the most competitive: 60% of June sales close over asking. August and September offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (56%). March has the least competition (39%).
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and hotter than New Hampshire
| Sandown now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | NH now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 53% | 46% | 75% | 37% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 48% | 48% | 75% | 49% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 101.6% | 99.2% | 103.2% | 99.4% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 41 | 59 | 27 | 48 |
21 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.7 times the 2021 low (12), 22% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2013’s 43.
Houses and condos, year by year
A house typically sold for $567K in the year to May 2026 (54 sales), a condo for $523K (13).
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 03873, which takes in Sandown 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 Sandown home costs about $4,202 a month
Price: Sandown’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Sandown’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 Sandown 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 $624K home, about $11,370 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Sandown, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in SandownCheck 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.
Raymond and Londonderry sell for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of Sandown, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | 337 | $593K | $345 | 54% | 20 |
| Derry | 302 | $456K | $302 | 56% | 28 |
| Londonderry | 158 | $561K | $292 | 58% | 28 |
| Sandown (ZIP 03873) | 77 | $624K | $312 | 53% | 41 |
| Epping | 70 | $587K | $312 | 48% | 64 |
| Raymond | 57 | $497K | $280 | 64% | 27 |
| Merrimac | 56 | $642K | $344 | 40% | 27 |
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 Sandown
What do homes sell for in Sandown, NH?
77 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $624K, $312 a square foot. Houses sold for about $567K, condos for about $523K in the year to May 2026.
Is Sandown a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 32 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 12 sold, about 2.6 months of supply. Buyers paid 101.6% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Sandown?
July brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Sandown?
About 1.8% of a home’s value a year. On a $624K home that’s near $11,370.
Where can I see homes for sale in Sandown?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Sandown’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Sandown.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 03873, which takes in Sandown 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).