Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Londonderry & Rockingham County, NH? (May 2026 Edition)

Published May 1, 2026 | Grant Homes

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If you've been thinking about selling your home in Londonderry, Derry, Windham, or anywhere in Rockingham County this year, you're probably tired of the same wishy-washy answer everyone gives: "It depends!"

Well, yes — it does depend. But that's not actually helpful when you're trying to plan your life. So let us give you something better: a real look at what's happening in our local market right now, what the actual MLS numbers say across our area, and how to figure out if this spring is your moment to list.

We'll be straight with you — at Grant Homes, we look at this market a little differently than most. Selling well in a market like this one takes three things: knowing the local market cold (22+ years of it), pricing with appraisal-level precision (70+ homes appraised), and negotiating like it matters (because it does — 30+ years of it). That's what we bring to every listing.

The short answer for May 2026

Yes — for most sellers across Londonderry and the surrounding Rockingham County towns, this is a genuinely good window. The data backs it up. But it's a different kind of "good" than 2021 or 2022, and pricing strategy matters more now than it has in years.

Here's why.

What's happening in Londonderry right now

These are the numbers straight from the MLS through March 2026:

• Median sales price is up 7.8% YTD, hitting $690,000 (vs. $640,000 the same time last year). March alone clocked in at $680,000 — up 6.3% from March 2025.

• Closed sales were up 45.5% in March YOY (16 closings vs. 11). Buyers are out and they're buying.

• Sellers are getting 101% of original list price YTD— meaning the average Londonderry home is selling for more than it was originally listed for. That's a meaningful sign of buyer competition.

• Inventory is exceptionally tight at 0.7 MOS. Anything under 4 months is a seller's market — under 1 is extraordinary.

• Pending sales are up 7.7% YTD, signaling the trend is continuing into the spring market.

  
  

Translation: Londonderry isn't just a seller's market right now — it's one of the strongest pockets in the state. Well-prepared, well-priced homes are getting bid up.

How Londonderry compares to nearby Rockingham County towns

One of the most useful things we can show you is how our local towns stack up against each other. Buyers shop across towns — they're not just looking at Londonderry. So, understanding the regional picture helps you price and position your home smarter.

Here's what the March 2026 MLS data shows across our area:

Londonderry

• Median sales price (YTD): $690,000, up 7.8% YoY

• Sellers receiving 101% of original list price YTD

• 0.7 months of supply

  
  

Derry

• Median sales price (YTD): $554,500, up 0.8% YoY

• Sellers receiving 100% of original list price YTD

• 0.9 months of supply

• Days on market are up significantly — up 62.5% YTD

  
  

Windham

• Median sales price (YTD): $700,000 (down 7.9% YTD due to a small sample of higher-end inventory shifting)

• 1.1 months of supply

• A more volatile, luxury-skewed market — pricing precision matters even more here

  
  

Rockingham County overall

• Median sales price (YTD): $650,000, holding steady year-over-year

• Closed sales up 9.2% YTD

• Pending sales up 15.8% YTD — buyers are re-engaging

• Sellers receiving 98.5% of original list price YTD

• 1.1 months of supply across the entire county

  
  

A few takeaways from those numbers:

1. Londonderry is outperforming the county. Our median price growth (+7.8% YTD) is meaningfully ahead of Rockingham County overall (flat YTD). That's not an accident — it reflects strong school districts, commuter-friendly location, and buyer demand for our specific market.

2. Derry tells the cautionary tale. Days on market jumped from 16 to 26 days YTD — a 62.5% increase. Prices are essentially flat. That's what happens when sellers price for last year's market instead of this year's. It's a reminder that even in a strong region, sloppy pricing has consequences.

3. The whole region is moving — pending sales tell you the future. Rockingham County pending sales are up 15.8% YTD. That's the leading indicator. Closings will follow. If you're thinking about listing this spring, you're listing into rising buyer activity.

The mortgage rate piece (yes, it matters to you as a seller)

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate is hovering around 6.0–6.3% as of late April 2026. That's down meaningfully from where rates were a year ago, and it's the first stretch in a while where rates have trended down rather than up.

Why does this matter for sellers?

Because every time rates dip, a fresh wave of buyers — the ones who got priced out at 7%+ — come back into the market. The 27.6% jump in March pending sales for Rockingham County tells you exactly that's happening right now. Showings are up. Open houses are busier. Pre-approvals are landing in our inbox at a faster clip than they were last fall.

If rates continue to ease throughout 2026 (which is what most forecasters expect), more buyers will flood in. That sounds great for sellers — and it is — but it also means more competing listings will hit the market as other homeowners read those same headlines and decide to list too. Listing earlier in this cycle, before the flood, is often the smartest play.

The real question isn't "is the market good?"

The data says it is. So, the real question becomes: does selling serve your life right now?

Here's how we help our Grant Homes clients think about it:

You're probably in a strong position to sell if:

• You have meaningful equity (and most Rockingham County homeowners who bought before 2023 absolutely do)

• Your home no longer fits your life — too big, too small, wrong layout, wrong location

• You're moving for a job, family, or lifestyle reason that has its own timeline

• You're downsizing and the equity will fund your next chapter

• You'd be selling to a cash buyer or move-up buyer not affected by rate sensitivity

  
  

You may want to wait or plan more carefully if:

• Your only reason to sell is "the market is hot"

• You'd be jumping into a higher mortgage rate on your next home with no clear financial benefit

• Your home needs significant work and you haven't budgeted for pre-listing prep

• You don't have a clear answer to "where do I go next?"

  
  

There's no shame in either column. The worst sellers we see aren't the ones who waited — they're the ones who listed because they felt pressure too, without a real plan.

Pricing in May 2026 — where most sellers go wrong

This is where our appraisal background tends to come in handy, so let us share the thing we wish every Rockingham County homeowner understood before listing:

The market is still strong, but it's no longer forgiving sloppy pricing.

In 2021 and 2022, you could overprice by 5–8% and still get bid up. Buyers were that desperate. That's not today's buyer. Today's buyer has a calculator, a rate quote, and a list of three other houses they're watching across multiple towns.

Here's what the March 2026 MLS data tells us:

• In Londonderry, well-priced homes are getting 101% of original list price — meaning bidding wars are still happening.

• In Derry, where days on market climbed to 26 from 16 last year, the pattern is clear: overpriced or under-prepped homes sit. Then they reduce. Then they sell for less than they would have if priced right from day one.

• Across the county, sellers are getting 98.5% of original list price — meaning, on average, homes are selling slightly under their first asking price. The ones outperforming that average are the ones priced precisely from day one.

  
  

The sweet spot in May 2026 is pricing that is:

• Anchored in real, recent comps from your actual market — not what your neighbor thinks their house is worth, and adjusted for which town buyers are actually comparing yours against

• Adjusted for your home's actual condition — appraisers don't grade on a curve, and neither do appraisals tied to buyer's loan

• Aware of the seasonal lift — May and June consistently outperform other months across our area

  
  

When pricing is dialed in, Rockingham County homes are still drawing multiple offers and going over asking. That hasn't gone away. It just requires more precision than it used to.

What's selling fast right now

A quick read on what's moving best in our area this spring:

• Updated 3- and 4-bedroom Colonials and Capes — the workhorse Rockingham County home, especially priced under $700K

• Move-in-ready homes in strong school districts — Londonderry, Windham, and Hampstead in particular; families don't want a project, they want to unpack

• Single-floor living and ranch-style homes — strong, consistent demand from downsizers across the entire county

• Anything with real outdoor space — yards, trails access, orchard views still carry serious weight

  
  

Homes that need more patience: dated interiors with deferred maintenance, anything overpriced relative to its condition tier, and very large estate-style homes where the buyer pool is naturally smaller.

So — is now your time?

If you've read this far, you're probably already leaning toward "yes." A few questions we'd encourage you to sit with:

1. What does the next chapter look like, and is the timing right for that?

2. Do you know what your home is worth today — not a Zillow estimate, but a real, comp-supported number?

Are you ready to handle the work that adds value to your home, or do you need help deciding what’s worth doing?

If the answer to any of those is "I'm not sure," that's exactly what we're here for.

Let's get you a real number

We do complimentary home value assessments for homeowners across Londonderry, Derry, Windham, Hampstead, Salem, Auburn, Chester, and the surrounding towns — and because of our appraisal background, it's not a quick "comps in your zip code" printout. It's a real analysis: what your home would likely appraise for, what it could realistically list for, and what you'd net after costs.

No pressure, no pitch. Just a clear, honest number so you can make the right call for your life.

Reach out anytime — call, text, or email. We'd love to talk.

Cheryl and Chris Grant

Grant Homes is a three-agent real estate team based in Londonderry, NH, serving sellers and buyers across Rockingham County and Southern New Hampshire. With 70+ homes personally appraised on our team, we bring a pricing-first approach to every listing — helping local homeowners position their homes for the strongest possible outcome.

Market data sources: New Hampshire REALTORS® Local Market Update, March 2026 (PrimeMLS); Freddie Mac PMMS (April 2026)