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Boston MA Housing Market Report — 2026
June 2026 Market Refresh.
Last updated: July 22, 2026
This is the current source-backed market panel. Any earlier dated Redfin or Zillow figures elsewhere on this report are supplemental historical snapshots only, not the current refresh.
| Redfin median sale price | $859,532 |
|---|---|
| Year over year | +2.94% |
| Median days on market | 23 median days on market |
| Homes sold | 1,443 homes sold |
| Zillow ZHVI | $788,881 (-1.34% YoY) |
Boston MA Redfin median sale price: $859,532 (+2.94% YoY), 23 median days on market, 1,443 homes sold for the rolling three months ending 2026-06-30 (Redfin Data Center; source updated 2026-07-03). Boston MA Zillow ZHVI: $788,881 (-1.34% YoY) as of 2026-06-30 (Zillow Research, June 2026). Zillow source label: Zillow Research city ZHVI as of 2026-06-30. Source scope: Redfin Data Center exact city row, rolling three months ending 2026-06-30; source updated 2026-07-03. June 2026 primary fields only. Other on-page figures are older supplemental context unless separately dated. Market data is background context only; property-specific value still depends on condition, title, occupancy, repairs, payoff, liens, and closing timeline.
June 2026 source notice
The refresh panel contains the current Redfin and Zillow primary fields. Other market figures and calculations below retain their displayed source dates and are older supplemental context unless explicitly dated June 2026.
Boston Metro Market Overview
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median listing price (metro) | $829,000 | Realtor.com (prior public-page snapshot) |
| Hotness rank | #15 of 300+ metros | Realtor.com Hotness Index |
| Hotness score | 91.0 / 100 | Realtor.com (prior public-page snapshot) |
| Deed excise stamps | $4.56 per $1,000 (seller pays) | MA DOR (mass.gov/dor) |
| Foreclosure type | Non-judicial (power of sale, MGL Ch. 244) | MA Trial Court |
| Primary county | Suffolk County | — |
Neighborhood Price Ranges
| Neighborhood | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Back Bay / Beacon Hill | $900,000-$2,000,000+ |
| South Boston | $600,000-$900,000+ |
| Charlestown | $700,000-$1,000,000+ |
| Jamaica Plain | $550,000-$800,000 |
| Brighton | $550,000-$750,000 |
| East Boston | $500,000-$700,000 |
| Dorchester | $500,000-$650,000 |
| Roxbury | $400,000-$600,000 |
| Mattapan | $400,000-$550,000 |
| Hyde Park | $500,000-$600,000 |
| Cambridge (metro) | $700,000-$1,200,000+ |
| Quincy (metro) | $400,000-$600,000 |
Ranges approximate based on recent listing activity as of prior public-page snapshot. Actual values depend on condition, lot size, and specific location. Neighborhood ranges are operational estimates, not source-measured median values. Source data: Redfin (Boston, prior public-page snapshot); Zillow ZHVI CSV (prior public-page snapshot).
What This Means for Sellers
According to Realtor.com's prior public-page snapshot Hotness Index, Boston ranked #15 nationally out of 300+ metros with a hotness score of 91.0 — reflecting strong demand and compressed supply across the metro. But for properties that need significant work — lead paint, old systems, structural issues — the buyer pool narrows sharply. Conventional lenders typically won't finance homes that fail inspection, which limits buyers to cash investors and renovation loan holders.
Per Redfin's prior public-page snapshot data, Boston's median sale price was $865,000 with homes averaging 33 days on market — up 11 days from the prior year — and a sale-to-list ratio of 98.3%. Hot homes sold in about 17 days and went 1% over list; typical homes sold about 2% under list in roughly 39 days. For properties that can't compete on condition, that typical scenario is optimistic.
At Boston's price points, carrying costs add up fast. A 5–6% agent commission on the metro median listing price of approximately $828,750 — per the Realtor.com series published by FRED (MEDLISPRI14460, prior public-page snapshot) — runs $41,400–$49,700. Add Massachusetts deed excise stamps at $4.56 per $1,000 of sale price (per the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, mass.gov/dor), attorney fees, and repairs. For distressed or time-pressured sellers, a direct cash sale often nets more after all traditional costs are counted.
Boston Market Velocity — May 2026 Refresh
Source: Redfin May 2026 city page
| Metric | Value | YoY change |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $865,000 | +3.0% |
| Median price per sq ft | $686 | −1.6% |
| Median days on market | 33 days | +11 days (was 22) |
| Homes sold | 336 | +9 (327 → 336) |
| Sale-to-list ratio | 98.3% | — |
| Redfin Compete Score | 68/100 — Somewhat Competitive | — |
Note: Redfin city-level metrics cover Boston proper. The metro median listing price ($828,750 via Realtor.com/FRED) covers the Boston-Cambridge-Newton CBSA and includes suburban markets. The two series measure different geographic areas.
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Boston MA market data
- Redfin median sale price
- $859,532
- Redfin YoY
- +2.94%
- Median days on market
- 23 median days on market
- Homes sold
- 1,443 homes sold
- Zillow ZHVI
- $788,881 (-1.34% YoY)
Boston MA Redfin median sale price: $859,532 (+2.94% YoY), 23 median days on market, 1,443 homes sold for the rolling three months ending 2026-06-30 (Redfin Data Center; source updated 2026-07-03). Boston MA Zillow ZHVI: $788,881 (-1.34% YoY) as of 2026-06-30 (Zillow Research, June 2026). Zillow source label: Zillow Research city ZHVI as of 2026-06-30. Source scope: Redfin Data Center exact city row, rolling three months ending 2026-06-30; source updated 2026-07-03. Market data is background context only, not a property-specific offer or value promise.