ZIP 01609 (Worcester, MA) Housing Market & Real Estate Update — February 23, 2026
01609 – February 23, 2026 – Worcester-area buyers see mixed price signals, limited inventory, and slightly lower rates; quick snapshot + listings to watch.
ZIP 01609 covers part of Worcester, Massachusetts. Here is the latest quick read on local housing, rentals, and the week’s rate backdrop.
Top takeaways
- Prices look mixed depending on the tracker, but recent closed-sale data shows year-over-year softness.
- Inventory is still lean (roughly a couple dozen active listings), so good homes can move quickly even in winter.
- Mortgage rates eased again nationally, which may bring more buyers off the sidelines heading into spring.
Market snapshot (last 30 days, where available)
Closed sales: Redfin’s ZIP-level housing market view shows a January 2026 median sale price around $570K, with homes averaging about 36 days on market and 23 homes sold for the month.
Home values and inventory: Zillow’s home value page for 01609 shows a typical home value around $526,384 (data through December 31, 2025) and an inventory count around 33 for-sale listings at that time.
Listings and rents: Realtor.com’s ZIP overview shows a median home sale price near $638,000, about 25 homes for sale, and a median rent around $1,900 per month. In practice, the big picture is that inventory is not abundant, and renters are still dealing with meaningful monthly costs.
Rates: Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) put the 30-year fixed average at 6.01% as of February 19, 2026 (15-year at 5.35%).
What’s for sale nearby (no-address scan)
If you are shopping 01609 right now, expect a mix of older single-family homes plus a meaningful share of multi-family options. For a quick browse, the Redfin and Realtor.com ZIP search pages are good for monitoring price cuts, new listings, and days-on-market changes without relying on a single headline number.
ServiceXTC directory picks (confirm service area)
- 757 Exteriors Roofing and Siding — roofing contractor / siding contractor
- Turnbull Plumbing — plumber
- J P Gallinari Electric Inc — electrician
- Complete Home Evaluation Services LLC – Home Inspection — home inspector
What are you seeing in 01609 right now: more price cuts, more showings, or tighter rental availability?
Sources
https://www.redfin.com/zipcode/01609/housing-market
https://www.zillow.com/home-values/58448/worcester-ma-01609/
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/01609/overview
https://www.redfin.com/zipcode/01609
https://www.freddiemac.com/pmms
https://servicextc.com/757-exteriors-roofing-and-siding-2/
https://servicextc.com/turnbull-plumbing/
https://servicextc.com/j-p-gallinari-electric-inc/