Is Boston, MA 02199 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Boston is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list—Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list—Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market—Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft—

The Boston housing market right now

There haven’t been enough recent sales here for a detailed summary yet.

About the area

Suffolk County, MA

Population	1,292
Median income	$122,285
Average income	$236,585
Median rent	$3,500+/month*
Owner-occupied	1% of homes
Median year built	1974

Natural hazard riskHurricanes (moderate), extreme heat (moderate)

* The Census Bureau doesn’t publish exact figures above $250,000 for household income, $2,000,000 for home values or $3,500 for monthly rent; it reports them as “or more.”

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 02199; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA).

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Allston 02134Buyer’s market $616 /sq ft Boston 02108Seller’s market $1,406 /sq ft Boston 02109Seller’s market $1,152 /sq ft Boston 02110Balanced $1,317 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Boston real estate

What are property taxes in Boston?

About 0.66% of a home’s value a year in Suffolk County, or roughly $2,640 on a $400,000 home.

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