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CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Middlesex County
Balanced Market
March 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 02138

Agassiz · Avon Hill · Cambridge Highlands · Central Square · Harvard Square · Huron Village · Larchwood · Mid Cambridge · Porter Square · Riverside · Strawberry Hill · West Cambridge (Huron Village)

Market Analysis

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

The CAMBRIDGE, MA real estate market (02138) currently shows 48 active listings, with 6 pending sales. Homes are averaging 17 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 16 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 17 days on market compared to 24 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 12.7% year-over-year, from $1,600,000 to $1,397,450.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 38,006  ·  Density: 5,358.9/mi²  ·  Median household income: $118,320

Typical home value: $1,056,540  ·  Homeownership: 38.9%

Market Overview

Active Listings
48
⇧ 50% vs 32 last year
Pending
6
13% pending ratio
Median Price
$1,397,450
⇩ 12.7% vs $1,600,000 last year
Average Price
$2,576,024
⇩ 22.3% vs $3,313,310 last year
Days on Market
17
⇩ 29.2% vs 24 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$926
⇩ 6.8% vs $994/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,767 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 48 this year vs 32 last year
  • Days on market: 17 now vs 24 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $1,397,450 (-12.7% YoY)
  • Average: $2,576,024 (-22.3% 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 3.7 miles — 328 listings ($570,802,827 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
02138Cambridge, MA 021380.0 mi27$81,108,864$1,523,000$3,004,032
02134Allston, MA 021341.5 mi22$14,314,124$554,500$650,642
02143Somerville, MA 021431.9 mi21$22,434,090$864,288$1,068,290
02471Watertown, MA 024712.2 mi1$669,000$669,000$669,000
02135Brighton, MA 021352.3 mi78$58,325,748$716,225$747,766
02478Belmont, MA 024782.6 mi14$28,928,130$1,544,250$2,066,295
02141Cambridge, MA 021412.7 mi33$31,966,473$948,250$968,681
02142Cambridge, MA 021422.9 mi3$5,820,750$1,583,750$1,940,250
02476Arlington, MA 024763.2 mi10$11,357,510$1,077,888$1,135,751
02458Newton, MA 024583.3 mi17$26,629,327$1,456,500$1,566,431
02199Boston, MA 021993.5 mi5$69,189,000$10,900,000$13,837,800
02114Boston, MA 021143.6 mi60$112,086,300$1,024,500$1,868,105
02445Brookline, MA 024453.7 mi37$107,973,511$2,734,750$2,918,203

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138?

As of March 2026, there are 48 active listings in CAMBRIDGE, MA (zip code 02138), compared to 32 the prior year.

What is the median home price in CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138?

The median listing price in CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138 is $1,397,450 as of March 2026, a 12.7% decrease from $1,600,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138 spend an average of 17 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 24 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of March 2026, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 16 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 17 days on market compared to 24 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138 save an estimated $27,949 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $1,397,450. 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.