RealTrends Market Report

Massachusetts, MA

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Massachusetts, MA

Sun Oct 18 2026
This week the median list price for Massachusetts, MA is $749,990 with the market action index hovering around 43. This is less than last month's market action index of 44. Inventory has increased to 8,973. Click here to stay informed with the Massachusetts market!

Market Action Index

This answers “How’s the Market?” by comparing rate of sales versus inventory.

Slight Seller's Advantage

Market Narrative

The market has been cooling over time and prices plateaued for a while. Despite the consistent decrease in MAI, we’re in the Seller’s zone. Watch for changes in MAI. If the MAI resumes its climb, prices will likely follow suit. If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on prices.

Massachusetts, MA

Sun Oct 18 2026
This week the median list price for Massachusetts, MA is $749,990 with the market action index hovering around 43. This is less than last month's market action index of 44. Inventory has increased to 8,973. Click here to stay informed with the Massachusetts market!

Market Action Index

This answers “How’s the Market?” by comparing rate of sales versus inventory.

Slight Seller's Advantage

Market Narrative

The market has been cooling over time and prices plateaued for a while. Despite the consistent decrease in MAI, we’re in the Seller’s zone. Watch for changes in MAI. If the MAI resumes its climb, prices will likely follow suit. If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on prices.

Real-Time Market Profile

Never miss important changes in the Massachusetts market.
Median List Price $749,990
Median Price of New Listings $649,900
Per Square Foot $372
Average Days on Market 76
Median Days on Market 42
Price Decreased 42%
Price Increased 1%
Relisted 7%
Inventory 8,973
Median Rent
Market Action 43
Slight Seller's Advantage

The market appears to be hovering around this plateau. This week prices eased down a bit. The Market Action Index is a good leading indicator for the durability of this shift.

Market Segments

Each segment below represents approximately 25% of the market ordered by price.

Median Price Sq. Ft. Lot Size Beds Bath Age New Absorbed DOM
$2,099,949 4,060 0.5 - 1 acre 4 4 35 128 212 84
$899,900 2,437 0.5 - 1 acre 4 2.5 49 219 268 42
$649,000 1,842 0.25 - 0.5 acre 3 2 63 275 320 28
$419,900 1,412 0.25 - 0.5 acre 3 1.5 79 327 316 35