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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Brookline is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Brookline, MA

How much do homes in Brookline, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,157,500

$754/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

-$42,250(-3.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Brookline have sold for 3.5% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Brookline was $1,157,500 in November 2024, down 3.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $754.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $544.2K$580K
+6.6%
2 $862.5K$850K
-1.4%
3 $1.3M$1.3M
0.5%
4 $2.0M$1.8M
-7.2%
5+ $2.8M$2.7M
-3.6%

Summary: Brookline housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 6.6%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 1.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 0.5%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 7.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 3.6%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Newton
+7.8%
Boston
+3.7%
Chestnut Hill
0.0%
Brookline
-3.5%

Housing Supply in Brookline, MA

How many homes are available in Brookline, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
211173-18.0%

Summary: The Brookline real estate market had 173 homes for sale in November 2024, a 18.0% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 2217
-22.7%
2 5740
-29.8%
3 4844
-8.3%
4 3634
-5.6%
5+ 4838
-20.8%

Summary: The Brookline housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 22.7%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 29.8%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 8.3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 5.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 20.8%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
4641-10.9%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

25 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

7 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

9 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Brookline, you may be able to get a good deal. 61% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 41 homes were sold or pending in Brookline in November 2024, down by 10.9% month-over-month. Of the 41 sold homes, 61% were sold under asking, 17% were sold at asking, and 22% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Brookline, MA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
26 Days43 Days+66.1%

Summary: Homes in Brookline had an average of 43 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 66.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

25 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

12 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

4 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 41 homes were sold in Brookline; 61% of homes were sold within 30 days, 29% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 10% 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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