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 October 2023

At the same time last year, Brookline was a Neutral 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

$1,180,000

$754/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

-$19,785(-1.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Brookline have sold for 1.6% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Brookline was $1,180,000 in October 2024, down 1.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $754.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $545K$580K
+6.4%
2 $885K$850K
-4.0%
3 $1.2M$1.3M
+2.6%
4 $1.9M$1.8M
-5.8%
5+ $2.8M$2.6M
-9.6%

Summary: Brookline 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%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.6%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 5.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 9.6%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Newton
+6.4%
Boston
+3.4%
Chestnut Hill
+1.3%
Brookline
-1.6%

Housing Supply in Brookline, MA

How many homes are available in Brookline, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
198225+13.6%

Summary: The Brookline real estate market had 225 homes for sale in October 2024, a 13.6% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 2421
-12.5%
2 5259
+13.5%
3 3649
+36.1%
4 3439
+14.7%
5+ 5257
+9.6%

Summary: The Brookline housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 12.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 13.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 36.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 14.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 9.6%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
2838+35.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

21 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

1 Home Was Sold
At Asking

16 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. 55.3% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 38 homes were sold or pending in Brookline in October 2024, up by 35.7% month-over-month. Of the 38 sold homes, 55% were sold under asking, 3% were sold at asking, and 42% 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

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
22 Days48 Days+117.2%

Summary: Homes in Brookline had an average of 48 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 117.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

21 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

10 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

7 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 October 2024, 38 homes were sold in Brookline; 55% of homes were sold within 30 days, 26% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 18% 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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