Is Dorchester, MA 02121 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Dorchester is a buyer’s market. With about 8.1 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Dorchester housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 27% of homes in Dorchester, MA 02121 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 29 days and there were 8.1 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 11 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (29% then), homes sold faster (36 days then) and the median sale price rose 73% to $999,567. Overall, Dorchester is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Suffolk County, homes here sell more slowly than in 63% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 57%.
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.
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Allston 02134Buyer’s market $616 /sq ftBoston 02108Seller’s market $1,406 /sq ftBoston 02109Seller’s market $1,152 /sq ftBoston 02110Balanced $1,317 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Dorchester nearby
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Questions about Dorchester real estate
Is Dorchester a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 8.1 months of supply in Dorchester, MA 02121 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Dorchester?
The typical home went under contract in 29 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Dorchester sell over asking?
27% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Dorchester?
About 0.66% of a home’s value a year in Suffolk County, or roughly $2,640 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Dorchester?
The median sale price was $999,567 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $269 per square foot.
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