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Beacon Hill Boston Common Downtown (West End) Downtown Crossing Government Center

BOSTON, MA 02108

Real Estate Market Report
Balanced Market
February 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 02108

Beacon Hill · Boston Common · Downtown (West End) · Downtown Crossing · Government Center

Market Analysis

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

The BOSTON, MA real estate market (02108) currently shows 28 active listings, with 3 pending sales. Homes are averaging 92 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 taking longer to sell, averaging 92 days on market compared to 81 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 92.9% year-over-year, from $2,870,000 to $5,535,000.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 4,218  ·  Density: 5,946.5/mi²  ·  Median household income: $170,379

Typical home value: $1,647,390  ·  Homeownership: 48.8%

Market Overview

Active Listings
28
⇩ 6.7% vs 30 last year
Pending
3
11% pending ratio
Median Price
$5,535,000
⇧ 92.9% vs $2,870,000 last year
Average Price
$5,314,691
⇧ 7.4% vs $4,948,359 last year
Days on Market
92
⇧ 13.6% vs 81 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$1,548
⇧ 4.6% vs $1,480/sqft last year
Median Home Size
3,357 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 28 this year vs 30 last year
  • Days on market: 92 now vs 81 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $5,535,000 (+92.9% YoY)
  • Average: $5,314,691 (+7.4% 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 3.2 miles — 440 listings ($992,254,474 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
02108Boston, MA 021080.0 mi28$169,796,872$5,995,000$6,064,174
02114Boston, MA 021140.5 mi47$99,486,639$1,144,000$2,116,737
02116Boston, MA 021160.7 mi74$314,330,318$2,300,000$4,247,707
02109Boston, MA 021090.9 mi10$15,068,000$1,720,000$1,506,800
02199Boston, MA 021991.1 mi6$68,902,800$6,299,000$11,483,800
02118Boston, MA 021181.3 mi72$124,111,584$1,274,500$1,723,772
02129Charlestown, MA 021291.6 mi20$23,509,200$969,990$1,175,460
02139Cambridge, MA 021391.9 mi22$30,070,260$950,000$1,366,830
02127South Boston, MA 021272.0 mi70$77,732,060$1,099,000$1,110,458
02143Somerville, MA 021432.4 mi15$16,832,490$859,050$1,122,166
02145Somerville, MA 021452.7 mi23$21,720,878$899,000$944,386
02125Dorchester, MA 021252.9 mi27$18,504,261$639,000$685,343
02150Chelsea, MA 021503.2 mi26$12,189,112$482,450$468,812

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in BOSTON, MA 02108?

As of February 2026, there are 28 active listings in BOSTON, MA (zip code 02108), compared to 30 the prior year.

What is the median home price in BOSTON, MA 02108?

The median listing price in BOSTON, MA 02108 is $5,535,000 as of February 2026, a 92.9% increase from $2,870,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in BOSTON, MA 02108 spend an average of 92 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 81 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in BOSTON, MA 02108?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of February 2026, BOSTON, MA 02108 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 2 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 92 days on market compared to 81 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in BOSTON, MA 02108 save an estimated $110,700 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $5,535,000. 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.