We found 18 publicly posted hardwood prices from 1 Massachusetts dealer, covering 9 species. Across all species and thicknesses the median is $5.70 per board foot, ranging $3.15–$12.85. Every figure below comes from a dealer's own price list or product page, checked in October 2026 — nothing is estimated.
In this data, Poplar has the lowest species median in Massachusetts ($3.27/bf) and Walnut the highest ($12.55/bf). The single lowest posted price is $3.15/bf (Poplar 4/4, Berkshire Products); the highest is $12.85/bf (Walnut 5/4, Berkshire Products).
| Species | Median | Range | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash | $5.89 | $5.25–$6.54 | 2 |
| Cherry | $4.65 | $4.50–$4.80 | 2 |
| Hard Maple | $5.91 | $5.69–$6.12 | 2 |
| Hickory | $5.29 | $4.88–$5.70 | 2 |
| Poplar | $3.27 | $3.15–$3.40 | 2 |
| Red Oak | $5.18 | $4.95–$5.40 | 2 |
| Soft Maple | $6.75 | $6.25–$7.25 | 2 |
| Walnut | $12.55 | $12.25–$12.85 | 2 |
| White Oak | $9.68 | $9.15–$10.20 | 2 |
Each row mixes thicknesses, grades and rough vs surfaced stock from that state's dealers, so use the searchable table or the species pages for like-for-like comparisons.
| Dealer | Location | Ships? | Prices | Species (links go to the source) | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Products | Sheffield, MA | Pickup only | 18 | Ash, Cherry, Hard Maple, Hickory, Poplar, Red Oak, Soft Maple, Walnut, White Oak | 2026-10-16 |
| Dealer | Location | Ships? | What the dealer's site says | Where we found it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Products | Sheffield, MA | Pickup only | Hardwood dimensional lumber 'is typically not available for shipping and is intended for local, on-site purchase only'; the site ships live-edge slabs by freight within the contiguous US | source (2026-10-16) |
Shipping details come from each dealer's own site as of the date shown; “Not stated” means we found no shipping policy, not that the dealer does not ship. Always confirm with the dealer.
Prices change without notice and may differ by grade, width, length and quantity — call the dealer before you drive. Paid something different? Report it below.
Use the board foot calculator to convert board dimensions to board feet and a rough cost.
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