Is Boston, MA 02118 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Boston housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 10% of homes in Boston, MA 02118 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 39 days and there were 3.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 101 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 18%, homes sold more slowly (27 days then) and the median sale price rose 6% to $1,109,520. Overall, Boston is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Suffolk County, homes here sell more slowly than in 87% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 80%. On our competition score, Boston ranks #344 of 362 MA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 36 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.