Is Roxbury, MA 02119 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Roxbury housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Roxbury, MA 02119 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 34 days and there were 7.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 21 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 14%, homes sold more slowly (20 days then) and the median sale price rose 8% to $690,701. Overall, Roxbury is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Suffolk County, homes here sell more slowly than in 73% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 50%. On our competition score, Roxbury ranks #342 of 362 MA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 39 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.