Is Brookline, MA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Brookline is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since September 2023

At the same time last year, Brookline was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Brookline is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Brookline, MA

How much do homes in Brookline, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,180,000

$746/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since September 2023

-$22,958(-1.9%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Brookline have sold for 1.9% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Brookline was $1,180,000 in September 2024, down 1.9% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $746.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
1 $545K$580K
+6.4%
2 $880K$850K
-3.4%
3 $1.2M$1.3M
0.4%
4 $1.9M$1.8M
-2.9%
5+ $2.8M$2.6M
-7.9%

Summary: Brookline housing prices by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 6.4%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 3.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 0.4%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 2.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 7.9%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Newton
+10.2%
Boston
+4.6%
Chestnut Hill
-1.5%
Brookline
-1.9%

Housing Supply in Brookline, MA

How many homes are available in Brookline, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
160207+29.4%

Summary: The Brookline real estate market had 207 homes for sale in September 2024, a 29.4% increase compared to August 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
1 1927
+42.1%
2 3853
+39.5%
3 2537
+48.0%
4 2535
+40.0%
5+ 5355
+3.8%

Summary: The Brookline housing inventory by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 42.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 39.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 48%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 40%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 3.8%.

Number of Homes Sold

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
3828-26.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

17 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

4 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

7 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Brookline, you may be able to get a good deal. 60.7% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 28 homes were sold or pending in Brookline in September 2024, down by 26.3% month-over-month. Of the 28 sold homes, 61% were sold under asking, 14% were sold at asking, and 25% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Brookline, MA

How long does it take to sell a home in Brookline, MA?

Average Sale Time

Sep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
34 Days43 Days+26.5%

Summary: Homes in Brookline had an average of 43 days on market in Sep 2024, up by 26.5% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

13 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

12 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Brookline are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During September 2024, 28 homes were sold in Brookline; 46% of homes were sold within 30 days, 43% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 11% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 4 Days Ago

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