Is Boston, MA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Boston is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

Since last year, Boston has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Boston is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Boston, MA

How much do homes in Boston, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$819,029

$664/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$29,242(+3.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Boston have sold for 3.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Boston was $819,029 in November 2024, up 3.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $664.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $593.1K$610.6K
+3.0%
2 $761.6K$785.9K
+3.2%
3 $815.5K$849.5K
+4.2%
4 $904K$975K
+7.9%
5+ $1.0M$1.1M
+11.5%

Summary: Boston housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 3.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 7.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 11.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Boston
+3.7%
Chestnut Hill
0.0%
Dorchester Center
-1.6%
Brookline
-3.5%

Housing Supply in Boston, MA

How many homes are available in Boston, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1,9701,773-10.0%

Summary: The Boston real estate market had 1,773 homes for sale in November 2024, a 10.0% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 331295
-10.9%
2 716644
-10.1%
3 453404
-10.8%
4 177162
-8.5%
5+ 293268
-8.5%

Summary: The Boston housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 10.9%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 10.1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 10.8%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 8.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 8.5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
360314-12.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

166 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

55 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

93 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Boston, you may be able to get a good deal. 52.9% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 314 homes were sold or pending in Boston in November 2024, down by 12.8% month-over-month. Of the 314 sold homes, 53% were sold under asking, 18% were sold at asking, and 30% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Boston, MA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
45 Days40 Days-10.2%

Summary: Homes in Boston had an average of 40 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 10.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

187 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

88 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

39 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 314 homes were sold in Boston; 60% of homes were sold within 30 days, 28% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 12% 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 12 Days Ago

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