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SOMERVILLE, MA 02144

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

Neighborhoods in ZIP 02144

Albion · Davis Square · Hillside (Tufts) · Powderhouse/Powder House · Spring Hill · Teele Square · Tufts · West Somerville

Market Analysis

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

The SOMERVILLE, MA real estate market (02144) currently shows 57 active listings, with 13 pending sales. Homes are averaging 42 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 30 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 42 days on market compared to 32 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 13.5% year-over-year, from $1,287,200 to $1,113,225.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 25,022  ·  Density: 8,848.1/mi²  ·  Median household income: $133,627

Typical home value: $951,566  ·  Homeownership: 36.2%

Market Overview

Active Listings
57
⇧ 111.1% vs 27 last year
Pending
13
23% pending ratio
Median Price
$1,113,225
⇩ 13.5% vs $1,287,200 last year
Average Price
$1,226,766
⇩ 7.2% vs $1,322,066 last year
Days on Market
42
⇧ 31.3% vs 32 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$737
⇧ 7.9% vs $683/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,527 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 57 this year vs 27 last year
  • Days on market: 42 now vs 32 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $1,113,225 (-13.5% YoY)
  • Average: $1,226,766 (-7.2% 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 4.2 miles — 238 listings ($387,109,688 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
02144Somerville, MA 021440.0 mi16$20,704,224$1,304,725$1,294,014
02138Cambridge, MA 021381.6 mi27$81,108,864$1,523,000$3,004,032
02145Somerville, MA 021451.8 mi18$18,285,876$934,000$1,015,882
02474Arlington, MA 024742.2 mi11$13,464,044$1,378,000$1,224,004
02476Arlington, MA 024762.9 mi10$11,357,510$1,077,888$1,135,751
02134Allston, MA 021342.9 mi22$14,314,124$554,500$650,642
02142Cambridge, MA 021423.3 mi3$5,820,750$1,583,750$1,940,250
02471Watertown, MA 024713.5 mi1$669,000$669,000$669,000
02472Watertown, MA 024723.5 mi36$29,334,204$642,500$814,839
02215Boston, MA 022153.8 mi28$62,017,452$959,950$2,214,909
02148Malden, MA 021483.9 mi14$8,651,020$572,147$617,930
02446Brookline, MA 024464.0 mi36$96,823,980$2,118,500$2,689,555
02113Boston, MA 021134.2 mi16$24,558,640$1,399,000$1,534,915

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in SOMERVILLE, MA 02144?

As of September 2026, there are 57 active listings in SOMERVILLE, MA (zip code 02144), compared to 27 the prior year.

What is the median home price in SOMERVILLE, MA 02144?

The median listing price in SOMERVILLE, MA 02144 is $1,113,225 as of September 2026, a 13.5% decrease from $1,287,200 the prior year.

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

Homes in SOMERVILLE, MA 02144 spend an average of 42 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 32 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in SOMERVILLE, MA 02144?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 30 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 42 days on market compared to 32 days last year.

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