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DORCHESTER CENTER, MA 02124

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Suffolk County
Buyer's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 02124

Dorchester · Dorchester South · Mattapan · Roxbury

Market Analysis

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

The DORCHESTER CENTER, MA real estate market (02124) currently shows 80 active listings, with 21 pending sales. Homes are averaging 46 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 24 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 46 days on market compared to 18 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 6.6% year-over-year, from $644,725 to $687,000.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 55,336  ·  Density: 7,199.0/mi²  ·  Median household income: $72,189

Typical home value: $571,259  ·  Homeownership: 41.9%

Market Overview

Active Listings
80
⇧ 42.9% vs 56 last year
Pending
21
26% pending ratio
Median Price
$687,000
⇧ 6.6% vs $644,725 last year
Average Price
$744,662
⇧ 9.8% vs $678,392 last year
Days on Market
46
⇧ 155.6% vs 18 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$466
⇩ 5.1% vs $491/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,466 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 80 this year vs 56 last year
  • Days on market: 46 now vs 18 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $687,000 (+6.6% YoY)
  • Average: $744,662 (+9.8% 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
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 4.8 miles — 481 listings ($913,250,381 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
02124Dorchester Center, MA 021240.0 mi30$18,360,480$586,175$612,016
02126Mattapan, MA 021261.3 mi11$5,221,359$474,000$474,669
02125Dorchester, MA 021252.2 mi24$16,330,320$640,500$680,430
02130Jamaica Plain, MA 021302.7 mi37$39,758,794$763,500$1,074,562
02131Roslindale, MA 021312.7 mi28$18,533,676$619,700$661,917
02186Milton, MA 021863.3 mi23$46,469,522$849,450$2,020,414
02136Hyde Park, MA 021363.5 mi26$17,730,882$652,200$681,957
02127South Boston, MA 021273.8 mi83$87,891,356$999,225$1,058,932
02169Quincy, MA 021694.2 mi57$37,951,284$686,000$665,812
02199Boston, MA 021994.3 mi5$69,189,000$10,900,000$13,837,800
02116Boston, MA 021164.5 mi75$285,512,550$2,023,250$3,806,834
02210Boston, MA 022104.6 mi46$173,477,178$2,100,000$3,771,243
02446Brookline, MA 024464.8 mi36$96,823,980$2,118,500$2,689,555

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in DORCHESTER CENTER, MA 02124?

As of September 2026, there are 80 active listings in DORCHESTER CENTER, MA (zip code 02124), compared to 56 the prior year.

What is the median home price in DORCHESTER CENTER, MA 02124?

The median listing price in DORCHESTER CENTER, MA 02124 is $687,000 as of September 2026, a 6.6% increase from $644,725 the prior year.

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

Homes in DORCHESTER CENTER, MA 02124 spend an average of 46 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 18 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in DORCHESTER CENTER, MA 02124?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, DORCHESTER CENTER, MA 02124 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 24 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 46 days on market compared to 18 days last year.

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