RealTrends Market Report

Boston, MA

Single-Family Homes

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Boston, MA

Wed Sep 02 2026
This week the median list price for Boston, MA is $1,149,500 with the market action index hovering around 34. This is about the same as last month's market action index of 34. Inventory has decreased to 106. Click here to stay informed with the Boston 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 off a bit in recent weeks, as more homes are available and demand is less. We’re already seeing prices move lower as a result. Expect this trend to continue especially if the index falls to the Buyer’s zone. Watch for a persistent up-turn in Market Action to signal prices rising again.

Boston, MA

Wed Sep 02 2026
This week the median list price for Boston, MA is $1,149,500 with the market action index hovering around 34. This is about the same as last month's market action index of 34. Inventory has decreased to 106. Click here to stay informed with the Boston 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 off a bit in recent weeks, as more homes are available and demand is less. We’re already seeing prices move lower as a result. Expect this trend to continue especially if the index falls to the Buyer’s zone. Watch for a persistent up-turn in Market Action to signal prices rising again.

Real-Time Market Profile

Never miss important changes in the Boston market.
Median List Price $1,149,500
Median Price of New Listings $880,000
Per Square Foot $645
Average Days on Market 104
Median Days on Market 77
Price Decreased 33%
Price Increased 0%
Relisted 6%
Inventory 106
Median Rent
Market Action 34
Slight Seller's Advantage

The market has been on a downward trend recently and this week, while essentially flat, doesn’t break us out of that cycle.

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
$6,750,000 4,201 0 - 4,500 sqft 5 5 146 0 2 126
$1,797,000 2,270 0 - 4,500 sqft 4 3 115 1 2 91
$880,000 2,038 0 - 4,500 sqft 4 2 126 2 2 56
$655,000 1,552 0 - 4,500 sqft 3 2 107 0 2 52