Boston, MA
City market trends and history
Public Record
Median Sale Price
$1.39M
12-Month Sales
360
-10.3%
1-Year Appreciation
-10.3%
Properties Tracked
20,091
Median Sale Price History
Top Neighborhoods
| Name | Median |
|---|---|
| Lower Allston | $157.4K |
Top Neighborhoods by Activity
| Neighborhood | Sales 12mo | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Allston | 9 | $157.4K |
Top ZIP Codes
| ZIP | Sales 12mo | Median |
|---|
Recent Sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | Wrentham St Unit 1 | $563K |
| May 14, 2026 | 135 SEAPORT BLVD APT 1718 | $899K |
| May 14, 2026 | Sackville St Apt 1 | $505K |
| May 12, 2026 | 350 COLUMBUS AVE UNIT 6 | $1.92M |
| May 12, 2026 | 1986 COMMONWEALTH AVE APT 2 | $700K |
| May 12, 2026 | 34 KINROSS RD APT 11 | $501K |
| May 8, 2026 | 472 W BROADWAY UNIT 201 | $955K |
| May 8, 2026 | 661 BENNINGTON ST # 3 | $550K |
| May 7, 2026 | 43 LOURDES AVE APT 2 | $890K |
| May 5, 2026 | 79 BARTLETT ST UNIT 2 | $775K |
| May 4, 2026 | 19 AURIGA ST | $865K |
| May 4, 2026 | King St Apt 3 | $599K |
| May 1, 2026 | High St Unit 5 | $1.33M |
| May 1, 2026 | Temple St | $895K |
| May 1, 2026 | 587 E 4TH ST APT 3 | $860K |
| May 1, 2026 | Rowe Ct Unit 4 | $767.5K |
| May 1, 2026 | 152 SARATOGA ST | $725K |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Seaport Blvd Unit 920 | $2.13M |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 121 BEACON ST APT 2 | $1.32M |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 80 BROAD ST UNIT 1007 | $1.1M |
4-Quarter Forecast
Linear projection from past trendQuarterly trend
+5.0%
Implied 1-yr
+19.8%
2026 Q3
$1.51M
2026 Q4
$1.57M
Median Price — History + Forecast
Property type mix
Share by property type
Year-built distribution
Properties by build era
Map
Recent top sales — most expensive
| Address | Sale date | Sale price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 DALTON ST UNIT 6102 | Jan 10, 2020 | $34,000,000 |
| 37-43 TEMPLE PL | Sep 1, 2023 | $20,000,000 |
| 279 MARLBOROUGH ST | Oct 25, 2024 | $16,500,000 |
| 3383 WASHINGTON ST | May 6, 2022 | $14,530,000 |
| 251 COMMONWEALTH AVE | Nov 10, 2022 | $13,000,000 |
| 5 LOUISBURG SQ | Jul 29, 2022 | $13,000,000 |
| 220 BOYLSTON ST APT 1209 | Jan 31, 2023 | $12,500,000 |
| 220 BOYLSTON ST UNITS 1205 & 07 | Jan 31, 2023 | $12,500,000 |
| 1 DALTON ST UNIT 4602 | Mar 2, 2020 | $12,280,000 |
| 126 MARLBOROUGH ST | Dec 31, 2021 | $11,000,000 |
How Boston compares
| Metric | Boston | Massachusetts avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price | $1.39M | $893.1K | $535.4K |
| 1-year change | -10.3% | -7.3% | -5.4% |
| Sales (12mo) | 360 | 3,647 | — |
| Median sqft | — | — | — |
Other cities in Massachusetts
How Boston ranks in Massachusetts
1-year appreciation
#151 of 489
Median price
#34 of 489
Frequently asked about Boston
What is the median sale price in Boston, MA?
The median sale price in Boston over the last 12 months is $1.39M, based on 360 transactions.
How fast are home prices appreciating in Boston?
Boston home prices have changed -10.3% year-over-year on a median basis.
How many sales happen each year in Boston?
Roughly 360 home sales were recorded in Boston over the trailing 12 months.
What types of properties are most common in Boston?
Unknown is the most common property type tracked in Boston.
When were most homes in Boston built?
Most homes in Boston were built in the Pre-1950 era.