Is Back Bay, MA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Back Bay is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

At the same time last year, Back Bay was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Back Bay is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Back Bay, MA

How much do homes in Back Bay, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,438,000

$1,310/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

-$64,000(-4.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Back Bay have sold for 4.3% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Back Bay was $1,438,000 in October 2024, down 4.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $1,310.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $770K$819K
+6.4%
2 $1.6M$1.5M
-4.1%
3 $3.3M$3.5M
+7.1%
4 $7.5M$6.7M
-10.1%
5+ $5.1M$5.7M
+11.6%

Summary: Back Bay housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 6.4%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 4.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 7.1%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 10.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 11.6%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

Ellis
+1.8%
Back Bay
-4.3%
Commonwealth Ave.
-12.1%
Stuart Street District
-53.4%

Housing Supply in Back Bay, MA

How many homes are available in Back Bay, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
156166+6.4%

Summary: The Back Bay real estate market had 166 homes for sale in October 2024, a 6.4% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 3838
0.0%
2 5957
-3.4%
3 3744
+18.9%
4 1013
+30.0%
5+ 1214
+16.7%

Summary: The Back Bay housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 3.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 18.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 30%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 16.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
17170.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

12 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

1 Home Was Sold
At Asking

4 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Back Bay, you may be able to get a good deal. 70.6% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 17 homes were sold or pending in Back Bay in October 2024, the same as the previous month. Of the 17 sold homes, 71% were sold under asking, 6% were sold at asking, and 24% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Back Bay, MA

How long does it take to sell a home in Back Bay, MA?

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
39 Days69 Days+79.3%

Summary: Homes in Back Bay had an average of 69 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 79.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

8 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

4 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

5 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Back Bay are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During October 2024, 17 homes were sold in Back Bay; 47% of homes were sold within 30 days, 24% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 29% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 20 Days Ago

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