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Downtown (West End) Financial District Waterfront (North End)

BOSTON, MA 02109

Real Estate Market Report
Buyer's Market
February 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 02109

Downtown (West End) · Financial District · Waterfront (North End)

Market Analysis

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

The BOSTON, MA real estate market (02109) currently shows 12 active listings, with 2 pending sales. Homes are averaging 99 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 2 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 99 days on market compared to 25 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 29.6% year-over-year, from $2,496,250 to $1,757,500.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 3,559  ·  Density: 8,103.4/mi²  ·  Median household income: $162,179

Typical home value: $1,079,500  ·  Homeownership: 36.3%

Market Overview

Active Listings
12
⇧ 20% vs 10 last year
Pending
2
17% pending ratio
Median Price
$1,757,500
⇩ 29.6% vs $2,496,250 last year
Average Price
$1,658,299
⇩ 43.5% vs $2,932,850 last year
Days on Market
99
⇧ 296% vs 25 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$1,043
⇩ 10.2% vs $1,161/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,511 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 12 this year vs 10 last year
  • Days on market: 99 now vs 25 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $1,757,500 (-29.6% YoY)
  • Average: $1,658,299 (-43.5% 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 3.4 miles — 374 listings ($653,276,137 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
02109Boston, MA 021090.0 mi10$15,068,000$1,720,000$1,506,800
02110Boston, MA 021100.5 mi59$179,330,382$1,837,500$3,039,498
02108Boston, MA 021080.9 mi28$169,796,872$5,995,000$6,064,174
02129Charlestown, MA 021291.1 mi20$23,509,200$969,990$1,175,460
02142Cambridge, MA 021421.5 mi4$4,853,000$897,000$1,213,250
02141Cambridge, MA 021411.5 mi22$22,787,798$965,000$1,035,809
02128East Boston, MA 021282.0 mi74$50,198,344$665,000$678,356
02127South Boston, MA 021272.2 mi70$77,732,060$1,099,000$1,110,458
02143Somerville, MA 021432.5 mi15$16,832,490$859,050$1,122,166
02145Somerville, MA 021452.6 mi23$21,720,878$899,000$944,386
02215Boston, MA 022152.8 mi20$51,809,360$934,000$2,590,468
02120Roxbury Crossing, MA 021203.2 mi2$1,133,492$566,746$566,746
02125Dorchester, MA 021253.4 mi27$18,504,261$639,000$685,343

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in BOSTON, MA 02109?

As of February 2026, there are 12 active listings in BOSTON, MA (zip code 02109), compared to 10 the prior year.

What is the median home price in BOSTON, MA 02109?

The median listing price in BOSTON, MA 02109 is $1,757,500 as of February 2026, a 29.6% decrease from $2,496,250 the prior year.

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

Homes in BOSTON, MA 02109 spend an average of 99 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 25 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in BOSTON, MA 02109?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of February 2026, BOSTON, MA 02109 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 2 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 99 days on market compared to 25 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 02109 save an estimated $35,150 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $1,757,500. 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.