Welcome to the Bernadette Kelly Group’s monthly market analysis. As we evaluate the February 2026 data for the South Coast, it is a perfect time to discuss how we read real estate statistics. In luxury and boutique markets, month-to-month data can look dramatic on paper. Our goal is to look past the percentages and examine the actual property mix driving the numbers.
Key Takeaways
February was defined by inventory-driven averages. Across our coastal communities, overall transaction volume remained relatively low. When only a handful of homes close in a 28-day period, the specific characteristics of those individual homes heavily dictate the statistical outcome. The data we are seeing reflects market composition and specific property movement rather than sweeping, region-wide changes in underlying property values.
A Deeper Dive by Town
- Marion: Marion recorded 3 closed sales in February, matching the volume from this time last year. The headline data point is the average sale price of $1,590,833, a 208% year-over-year increase. It is essential to note that this does not indicate home values have tripled. With only 3 sales, this average reflects a market composition heavily weighted by high-end luxury closings this month. Days on market decreased by 32% to 92 days, and homes closed at an average of 90% of their list price.
- Mattapoisett: With just 1 closed sale for the entire month (consistent with February of last year), Mattapoisett’s data is effectively the story of a single transaction. The home closed for $805,900 (a 2% variance from last year’s average) after 18 days on the market, achieving 99% of its list price.
- Rochester: Activity rebounded slightly in Rochester with 2 closed sales, up from just a single close last February. The average price was $610,000, representing a 6% year-over-year decrease. The most notable metric is the 847% increase in average Days on Market, landing at 180 days. In a sample size of two, this is not indicative of a stalling market; it simply reflects that an older, established listing finally found its right buyer and reached the closing table.
- Wareham: Wareham recorded the highest volume of the group with 9 closed sales, though this is a 50% decrease compared to last year’s activity. The average sale price saw a healthy upward shift of 14% to $499,750. Days on Market increased by 14% to 72 days, and the list-to-sales price ratio remained strong at 94%.
What It Means for You
Monthly averages in small, localized markets require an expert eye to interpret. If you are a seller looking at Marion’s numbers, you shouldn’t automatically assume your home is worth triple what it was last year. Conversely, if you are a buyer in Rochester, an inflated “Days on Market” average doesn’t mean sellers are desperate across the board. Real estate is highly individualized. Pricing a home correctly—or making a competitive offer—requires looking at comparable properties, not just town-wide monthly averages.
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At the Bernadette Kelly Group, we are committed to providing you with transparent, grounded, and sophisticated market guidance. We don’t just share the numbers; we explain the why behind them so you can make confident, informed decisions about your real estate portfolio.
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