$539,000
504 E 8th St Unit 2
Boston, MA
1 bd1 ba510 sqft
Condo510 sqft lot
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Boston, MA Housing Market & Real Estate
Leaning buyer's-5.3% YoY
Housing market overview · Updated weekly ·
Quick answer: The median home sale price in Boston, MA is $810,000, down 5.3% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 52 days with 1,082 active listings. The market is currently a leaning buyer's.
$810,000median sale price
Is Boston a buyer's or seller's market?
Leaning buyer's4.9 months of supply52 avg. days on market
Boston, MA is currently a leaning buyer's, based on 4.9 months of supply and homes selling in about 52 days. How we determine this →
Homes sold
219
Last 12 weeks
Days on market
52
Average pace
Active listings
1,082
4.9 months supply
Sale-to-list
98.7%
Below asking
Boston, MA market data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $810,000 |
| Median list price | $929,000 |
| Year-over-year price change | -5.3% |
| Average days on market | 52 days |
| Active inventory | 1,082 listings |
| Months of supply | 4.9 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 98.7% |
| Market condition | Leaning buyer's |
Source: Redfin · Updated weekly
The Boston housing market is currently classified as a leaning buyer's with a median sale price of $810,000. Prices have fallen 5.3% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 52 days on market, indicating 4.9 months of inventory.With limited inventory, homes sell quickly and buyers should be prepared to act decisively and competitively to secure a property.
Market trends
Homes for sale in Boston
There are currently 1,082 homes listed for sale in Boston, Massachusetts. The median listing price is $929K. Featured listings range from $539,000 to $6,875,000.
$649,900
85 E India Row Apt 25A
Boston, MA
1 bd1 ba738 sqft
Condo
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$675,000
37 Cotuit St
Boston, MA
3 bd2 ba1,795 sqft
House3,800 sqft lot
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$679,000
112 King St Unit 3
Boston, MA
2 bd2 ba1,197 sqft
Condo
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$749,900
81 Houghton St
Boston, MA
3 bd1 ba1,168 sqft
House4,772 sqft lot
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$899,000
537 Massachusetts Ave Apt 3
Boston, MA
2 bd1 ba1,044 sqft
Condo1,044 sqft lot
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$949,000
42 Eighth St Unit 2514
Boston, MA
2 bd2 ba1,007 sqft
Condo
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$975,000
96 Baldwin St Unit 1
Boston, MA
2 bd2 ba1,116 sqft
Condo
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$1,059,000
48 Hardwick Ter
Boston, MA
6 bd2 ba2,352 sqft
Multi-family3,711 sqft lot
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$1,650,000
14 Beckler Ave
Boston, MA
3 bd3 ba2,171 sqft
House1,029 sqft lot
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$6,450,000
409 Commonwealth Ave Unit B
Boston, MA
4 bd5 ba4,600 sqft
Condo4,600 sqft lot
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$6,875,000
17 Commonwealth Ave Apt 1
Boston, MA
3 bd5 ba3,500 sqft
Condo
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Active listings
1,082
Homes on market
Median list price
$929K
Avg. days on market
52
Days until sale
New this week
500
Newly listed
Price drops:11.7%of listings
Sale-to-list:98.7%
Top public schools in Boston
16 schools tracked · 9,951 students
The largest public schools serving Boston, MA by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Boston Latin School
Grades 7-12 · 2,401 students
MATCH Charter Public School
Grades PK-12 · 1,185 students
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
Grades PK-8 · 792 students
Quincy Elementary School
Grades PK-5 · 733 students
English High School
Grades 7-12 · 682 students
Blackstone Elementary School
Grades PK-6 · 581 students
UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester
Grades PK-8 · 578 students
Quincy Upper School
Grades 6-12 · 532 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Boston?
The median home sale price in Boston is $810,000, down 5.3% from last year.
How long do homes stay on market in Boston?
Homes typically spend 52 days on market before going under contract.
Is Boston a buyer's or seller's market?
With 4.9 months of supply, Boston is currently a leaning buyer's.
How many homes are for sale in Boston?
There are currently 1082 homes listed for sale in Boston, MA.
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