3 hours on Rocket
$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#73354176, Chuck Silverston Team, Listing Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Back Bay Housing Market Report March 2025•Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Housing Prices in Back Bay, MA
How much do homes in Back Bay, MA cost?
Housing Market Conditions
Is Back Bay, MA a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Seller'sMarket
Buyer'sMarket
Back Bay is a Buyer's Market
Difference Since March 2024
Since last year, Back Bay has remained a Buyer's Market.
Insight
Back Bay is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.
Median Sold Price
$1,468,166$1,307/SqFt
-$70,166
-4.6%
Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months
Insight
Homes in Back Bay have sold for 4.6% less than they did a year ago.
Summary: The median home sold price in Back Bay was $1,468,166 in March 2025, down 4.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $1,307.
Median Sold Price By Neighborhoods
| City | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Change YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Ave. | $1.3M | $1.4M | +15.0% |
| Back Bay | $1.5M | $1.4M | -4.6% |
| Ellis | $1.3M | $1.2M | -8.2% |
Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
| Beds | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Change YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Bedroom | $800K | $800.5K | 0.1% |
| 22 Bedrooms | $1.6M | $1.5M | -11.5% |
| 33 Bedrooms | $3.4M | $3.5M | 0.4% |
| 44 Bedrooms | $9.6M | $6.0M | -37.2% |
| 55+ Bedrooms | $3.9M | $7.4M | +90.4% |
Summary: Back Bay housing price by bedroom type for March 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes increased by 0.1%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -11.5%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by 0.4%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes decreased by -37.2%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +90.4%.
How does Back Bay, MA compare with other places?
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Back Bay, MA
Housing supply in Back Bay, MA
How many homes are available in Back Bay, MA?
Number of Homes For Sale
| Last Month | 2 months ago | Change MoM |
|---|---|---|
| 153Last MonthMar 2025 | ||
| 1122 months agoFeb 2025 | +36.6 % Change MoMFeb – Mar |
Summary: The Back Bay real estate market had 153 homes for sale in Mar 2025, a 36.6 % increase compared to Feb 2025.
Number of Homes Sold
| Last Month | 2 months ago | Change MoM |
|---|---|---|
| 15Last MonthMar 2025 | ||
| 142 months agoFeb 2025 | +7.1 % Change MoMFeb – Mar |
Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
| Beds | Feb 2025 | Mar 2025 | Change MoM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Bedroom | 16 | 27 | +68.8% |
| 22 Bedrooms | 44 | 56 | +27.3% |
| 33 Bedrooms | 29 | 43 | +48.3% |
| 44 Bedrooms | 7 | 10 | +42.9% |
| 55+ Bedrooms | 16 | 17 | +6.3% |
Summary: Back Bay housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes increased by +68.8%. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes increased by +27.3%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +48.3%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +42.9%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes increased by +6.3%.
Asking Price vs. Sold Price
How much do homes in Back Bay, MA cost?
Over Asking Price1 Home
At Asking Price2 Homes
Under Asking Price12 Homes
Insight
If you're buying a home in Back Bay, you may be able to get a good deal. 80% of homes here sold below asking price last month.
Summary: A total of 15 homes were sold or pending in Back Bay in March 2025, up by 7.1% month-over-month. Of the 15 sold homes, 80% were sold under asking, 13% were sold at asking, and and 7% were sold over asking.
Days on Market for Back Bay, MA
How long does it take to sell a home in Back Bay, MA?
Breakdown of Home Sale Times
Under 30 Days7 Homes
30 – 90 Days4 Homes
Over 90 Days4 Homes
Insight
Many homes in Back Bay are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.
Summary: During March 2025, 15 homes were sold in Back Bay; 47% of homes were sold within 30 days, 27% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 27% of homes were sold over 90 days.
Average Sale Time
| This Year | 1 year ago | Change YoY |
|---|---|---|
| 89 DaysThis YearMar 2025 | ||
| 34 Days1 year agoMar 2024 | +156.0 % Change YoYMar 2024 – Mar 2025 |
Summary: Homes in Back Bay had an average listing age of 89 days in Mar 2025, up by 156.0% compared to the previous year.
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Newest Listings in Back Bay, MA
What homes are available in Back Bay, MA?
4 hours on Rocket
$6,650 Closing Credit¹
#73352628, Lucas Garofalo, Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
10 hours on Rocket
#73353861, Maggie Gold Seelig, Listing Office: MGS Group Real Estate LTD
11 hours on Rocket
#73353829, Beth Dickerson, Listing Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
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#73353524, Tracy Campion, Listing Office: Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
11 hours on Rocket
$7,113 Closing Credit¹
#73353698, Kate Duggan, Listing Office: Bostonia Properties
11 hours on Rocket
$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#73353335, The Robinette Team, Listing Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
11 hours on Rocket
$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#73352811, Rachel Lieberman, Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
2 days on Rocket
$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#73352279, The Biega + Kilgore Team, Listing Office: Compass
2 days on Rocket
#73352222, Beth Dickerson, Listing Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
2 days on Rocket
#73352213, Beth Dickerson, Listing Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
2 days on Rocket
#73352042, Michael Harper, Listing Office: MGS Group Real Estate LTD
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