75 homes sold in Thornton in the last year, at a typical $515K
Redfin reports Thornton’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 03285, which takes in Thornton and the area around it. Houses and condos split the market almost evenly. 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 Thornton homes are listed.
Every place Thornton homes are listed, in one stop
We don’t copy listings: the agents’ sites have the photos and the latest price changes. Set what you want once and we open each site already filtered to Thornton.
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Half of Thornton’s sales are condos, at $132K less than a house
40 houses and 35 condos sold in the year to May 2026. Condos sell faster and draw more bidding wars.
typical sale · 40 sold in 12 months
- Per square foot
- $300NH $283
- Days to sell
- 89
- Sold over asking
- 25%
typical sale · 35 sold in 12 months
- Per square foot
- $308NH $310
- Days to sell
- 81
- Sold over asking
- 31%
About as many homes sell as usual, at 3.4 times the 2016 price
75 sales in the last year, against 102 in 2020 and a low of 33 in 2012. The typical sale went from $153K in 2016 to $515K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 03285, which takes in Thornton 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.
What $500K buys in Thornton
Check a listing against what Thornton homes sold for
Against the town’s median price per square foot over the last 12 months. A rough check: condition, lot and location within town move a price more than this can see.
Bidding wars in Thornton are more common than before the pandemic, but 17% fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 03285 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 May 2026, 75 sales.
If you’re buying in Thornton
- Shop in May. It brings about 10 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (20% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 99.1% of the list price on average; 28% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 34% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 85 days.
Summer brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
July has the most new listings (about 12 a month), but August is the most competitive: 33% of August sales close over asking. May offers nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (20%). May has the least competition (20%).
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and calmer than New Hampshire
| Thornton now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | NH now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 28% | 13% | 56% | 42% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 34% | 26% | 72% | 52% |
| Listings with a price cutShare of homes for sale that cut their price | — | — | — | 20% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 99.1% | 96.3% | 102% | 99.7% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 85 | 112 | 42 | 45 |
33 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s twice the 2021 low (16), 17% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2015’s 73.
Since 2019, houses are up 121%, condos 272%
A house typically sold for $556K in the last year (40 sales), a condo for $425K (35).
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 03285, which takes in Thornton and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3), January 2012 to May 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Thornton home costs about $3,301 a month
Price: Thornton’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Thornton’s 1.4% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Thornton 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 5.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $515K home, about $7,370 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Thornton, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in ThorntonTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Thornton.
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.
North Woodstock and Plymouth sell for less a square foot; Meredith for far more
The busier markets within 25 miles of Thornton, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton (ZIP 03285) | 75 | $515K | $296 | 28% | 85 |
| Lincoln | 66 | $572K | $352 | 9% | 116 |
| Meredith | 44 | $861K | $408 | 23% | 54 |
| Plymouth | 41 | $390K | $224 | 29% | 73 |
| North Woodstock | 31 | $388K | $281 | 13% | 90 |
Redfin Data Center, June 2025 to May 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 Thornton
What do homes sell for in Thornton, NH?
75 homes sold in the year to May 2026 at a typical $515K, $296 a square foot. Houses sold for about $556K, condos for about $425K.
Is Thornton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: 38 homes were for sale in May 2026 and 5 sold, about 7.6 months of supply. Buyers paid 99.1% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Thornton?
July brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Thornton?
About 1.4% of a home’s value a year. On a $515K home that’s near $7,370.
Where can I see homes for sale in Thornton?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Thornton’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Thornton.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 03285, which takes in Thornton 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).