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DORCHESTER, MA 02121

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Suffolk County
Balanced Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
9
⇧ 50% vs 6 last year
Pending
1
11% pending ratio
Median Price
$585,000
⇧ 7.3% vs $544,950 last year
Average Price
$575,386
⇩ 0.7% vs $579,633 last year
Days on Market
50
⇩ 55.4% vs 112 days last year

Market Context

Population: 29,820  ·  Density: 6,105.9/mi²  ·  Median household income: $42,411

Typical home value: $518,326  ·  Homeownership: 23.0%

Market Analysis

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

The DORCHESTER, MA real estate market (02121) currently shows 9 active listings, with 1 pending sales. Homes are averaging 50 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 3 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 50 days on market compared to 112 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 7.3% year-over-year, from $544,950 to $585,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 9 this year vs 6 last year
  • Days on market: 50 now vs 112 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $585,000 (+7.3% YoY)
  • Average: $575,386 (-0.7% 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 4.0 miles — 435 listings ($1,082,391,795 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
02121Dorchester, MA 021210.0 mi9$5,178,474$585,000$575,386
02130Jamaica Plain, MA 021301.5 mi29$29,778,969$785,000$1,026,861
02125Dorchester, MA 021251.7 mi27$18,504,261$639,000$685,343
02122Dorchester, MA 021222.0 mi27$19,375,794$649,000$717,622
02118Boston, MA 021182.4 mi72$124,111,584$1,274,500$1,723,772
02131Roslindale, MA 021312.4 mi21$14,523,222$642,000$691,582
02199Boston, MA 021992.9 mi6$68,902,800$6,299,000$11,483,800
02446Brookline, MA 024463.2 mi33$81,314,871$2,550,000$2,464,087
02116Boston, MA 021163.2 mi74$314,330,318$2,300,000$4,247,707
02111Boston, MA 021113.4 mi31$56,847,831$1,197,000$1,833,801
02210Boston, MA 022103.8 mi43$165,340,289$2,175,000$3,845,123
02142Cambridge, MA 021424.0 mi4$4,853,000$897,000$1,213,250
02110Boston, MA 021104.0 mi59$179,330,382$1,837,500$3,039,498

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in DORCHESTER, MA 02121?

As of January 2026, there are 9 active listings in DORCHESTER, MA (zip code 02121), compared to 6 the prior year.

What is the median home price in DORCHESTER, MA 02121?

The median listing price in DORCHESTER, MA 02121 is $585,000 as of January 2026, a 7.3% increase from $544,950 the prior year.

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

Homes in DORCHESTER, MA 02121 spend an average of 50 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 112 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in DORCHESTER, MA 02121?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, DORCHESTER, MA 02121 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 3 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 50 days on market compared to 112 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in DORCHESTER, MA 02121 save an estimated $11,700 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $585,000. 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.