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CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Middlesex County
Buyer's Market
March 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 02139

Cambridgeport · Central Square · Inman Square · Kendall Square · Mid Cambridge · Mid-Cambridge · MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) · Neighborhood Four · Riverside · Wellington Harrington

Market Analysis

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

The CAMBRIDGE, MA real estate market (02139) currently shows 33 active listings, with 5 pending sales. Homes are averaging 27 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 1 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 27 days on market compared to 16 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 25.4% year-over-year, from $1,285,000 to $958,750.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 39,856  ·  Density: 9,916.4/mi²  ·  Median household income: $117,124

Typical home value: $1,028,770  ·  Homeownership: 32.0%

Market Overview

Active Listings
33
⇧ 3.1% vs 32 last year
Pending
5
15% pending ratio
Median Price
$958,750
⇩ 25.4% vs $1,285,000 last year
Average Price
$1,290,561
⇩ 18.9% vs $1,590,385 last year
Days on Market
27
⇧ 68.8% vs 16 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$997
⇩ 0.1% vs $998/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,046 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 33 this year vs 32 last year
  • Days on market: 27 now vs 16 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $958,750 (-25.4% YoY)
  • Average: $1,290,561 (-18.9% 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 2.8 miles — 465 listings ($1,021,565,309 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
02139Cambridge, MA 021390.0 mi23$32,122,352$1,124,950$1,396,624
02142Cambridge, MA 021421.1 mi3$5,820,750$1,583,750$1,940,250
02143Somerville, MA 021431.4 mi21$22,434,090$864,288$1,068,290
02199Boston, MA 021991.5 mi5$69,189,000$10,900,000$13,837,800
02115Boston, MA 021151.6 mi49$223,247,038$1,166,250$4,556,062
02114Boston, MA 021141.8 mi60$112,086,300$1,024,500$1,868,105
02138Cambridge, MA 021382.0 mi27$81,108,864$1,523,000$3,004,032
02145Somerville, MA 021452.2 mi18$18,285,876$934,000$1,015,882
02118Boston, MA 021182.3 mi76$124,230,360$1,354,000$1,634,610
02113Boston, MA 021132.4 mi16$24,558,640$1,399,000$1,534,915
02110Boston, MA 021102.6 mi73$229,452,067$2,203,750$3,143,179
02135Brighton, MA 021352.8 mi78$58,325,748$716,225$747,766
02144Somerville, MA 021442.8 mi16$20,704,224$1,304,725$1,294,014

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139?

As of March 2026, there are 33 active listings in CAMBRIDGE, MA (zip code 02139), compared to 32 the prior year.

What is the median home price in CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139?

The median listing price in CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139 is $958,750 as of March 2026, a 25.4% decrease from $1,285,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139 spend an average of 27 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 16 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of March 2026, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 1 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 27 days on market compared to 16 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 02139 save an estimated $19,175 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $958,750. 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.