Is Boston, MA 02109 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Boston housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 7% of homes in Boston, MA 02109 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 29 days and there were 3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 15 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (40 days then) and the median sale price fell 30% to $929,598. Overall, Boston is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Suffolk County, homes here sell more slowly than in 63% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 87%. On our competition score, Boston ranks #345 of 362 MA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 35 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Boston 02111 (0% sold over asking) or Boston 02110 (2% sold over asking), while Roslindale 02131 (53% sold over asking) and Jamaica Plain 02130 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.