Is Allston, MA 02134 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Allston housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Allston, MA 02134 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 33 days and there were 7.1 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 19 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (16% then), homes sold faster (38 days then) and the median sale price fell 13% to $557,259. Overall, Allston is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Suffolk County, homes here sell more slowly than in 70% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 70%. On our competition score, Allston ranks #350 of 362 MA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 32 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.