East Cambridge · Kendall Square · MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The CAMBRIDGE, MA real estate market (02142) currently shows 8 active listings, with 1 pending sales. Homes are averaging 91 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 2 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 91 days on market compared to 98 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 5% year-over-year, from $1,368,750 to $1,299,995.
Population: 4,474 · Density: 5,506.5/mi² · Median household income: $150,294
Typical home value: $1,555,460 · Homeownership: 11.4%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02142 | Cambridge, MA 02142 | 0.0 mi | 3 | $5,820,750 | $1,583,750 | $1,940,250 |
| 02114 | Boston, MA 02114 | 0.8 mi | 60 | $112,086,300 | $1,024,500 | $1,868,105 |
| 02108 | Boston, MA 02108 | 1.0 mi | 26 | $138,181,966 | $5,535,000 | $5,314,691 |
| 02199 | Boston, MA 02199 | 1.1 mi | 5 | $69,189,000 | $10,900,000 | $13,837,800 |
| 02111 | Boston, MA 02111 | 1.4 mi | 29 | $55,012,739 | $1,198,000 | $1,896,991 |
| 02109 | Boston, MA 02109 | 1.5 mi | 14 | $22,127,756 | $1,671,250 | $1,580,554 |
| 02129 | Charlestown, MA 02129 | 1.6 mi | 12 | $12,998,616 | $856,243 | $1,083,218 |
| 02115 | Boston, MA 02115 | 1.7 mi | 49 | $223,247,038 | $1,166,250 | $4,556,062 |
| 02145 | Somerville, MA 02145 | 2.0 mi | 18 | $18,285,876 | $934,000 | $1,015,882 |
| 02210 | Boston, MA 02210 | 2.4 mi | 46 | $173,477,178 | $2,100,000 | $3,771,243 |
| 02446 | Brookline, MA 02446 | 2.4 mi | 36 | $96,823,980 | $2,118,500 | $2,689,555 |
| 02138 | Cambridge, MA 02138 | 2.9 mi | 27 | $81,108,864 | $1,523,000 | $3,004,032 |
| 02149 | Everett, MA 02149 | 3.3 mi | 11 | $6,592,300 | $573,950 | $599,300 |
As of September 2026, there are 8 active listings in CAMBRIDGE, MA (zip code 02142), compared to 10 the prior year.
The median listing price in CAMBRIDGE, MA 02142 is $1,299,995 as of September 2026, a 5% decrease from $1,368,750 the prior year.
Homes in CAMBRIDGE, MA 02142 spend an average of 91 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 98 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02142 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 2 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 91 days on market compared to 98 days last year.
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