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BOSTON, MA 02116

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Suffolk County
Seller's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
74
⇩ 14.9% vs 87 last year
Pending
5
7% pending ratio
Median Price
$2,300,000
⇧ 17.2% vs $1,962,250 last year
Average Price
$4,247,707
⇧ 25.6% vs $3,381,053 last year
Days on Market
90
⇩ 1.1% vs 91 days last year

Market Context

Population: 22,286  ·  Density: 13,250.3/mi²  ·  Median household income: $131,648

Typical home value: $1,481,610  ·  Homeownership: 35.0%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The BOSTON, MA real estate market (02116) currently shows 74 active listings, with 5 pending sales. Homes are averaging 90 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 13 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 90 days on market compared to 91 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 17.2% year-over-year, from $1,962,250 to $2,300,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 74 this year vs 87 last year
  • Days on market: 90 now vs 91 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $2,300,000 (+17.2% YoY)
  • Average: $4,247,707 (+25.6% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 3.2 miles — 385 listings ($1,018,599,911 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
02116Boston, MA 021160.0 mi74$314,330,318$2,300,000$4,247,707
02108Boston, MA 021080.7 mi28$169,796,872$5,995,000$6,064,174
02142Cambridge, MA 021420.9 mi4$4,853,000$897,000$1,213,250
02114Boston, MA 021141.0 mi47$99,486,639$1,144,000$2,116,737
02110Boston, MA 021101.3 mi59$179,330,382$1,837,500$3,039,498
02215Boston, MA 022151.4 mi20$51,809,360$934,000$2,590,468
02109Boston, MA 021091.5 mi10$15,068,000$1,720,000$1,506,800
02120Roxbury Crossing, MA 021201.7 mi2$1,133,492$566,746$566,746
02119Roxbury, MA 021191.9 mi12$8,702,448$725,000$725,204
02127South Boston, MA 021272.2 mi70$77,732,060$1,099,000$1,110,458
02446Brookline, MA 024462.4 mi33$81,314,871$2,550,000$2,464,087
02134Allston, MA 021342.8 mi17$9,863,995$549,000$580,235
02121Dorchester, MA 021213.2 mi9$5,178,474$585,000$575,386

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in BOSTON, MA 02116?

As of January 2026, there are 74 active listings in BOSTON, MA (zip code 02116), compared to 87 the prior year.

What is the median home price in BOSTON, MA 02116?

The median listing price in BOSTON, MA 02116 is $2,300,000 as of January 2026, a 17.2% increase from $1,962,250 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in BOSTON, MA?

Homes in BOSTON, MA 02116 spend an average of 90 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 91 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in BOSTON, MA 02116?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, BOSTON, MA 02116 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 13 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 90 days on market compared to 91 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in BOSTON, MA?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in BOSTON, MA 02116 save an estimated $46,000 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $2,300,000. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.