Massachusetts · 8,899 active listings

Boston Real Estate

Boston combines centuries-old neighborhoods with a world-class job market in healthcare, education, and finance, keeping demand for its famously tight housing stock high.

Boston

Boston market snapshot

Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for Boston, refreshed nightly -- updated Oct 21, 2026.

Median list price
$75,000
Median sale price (12mo)
$4,200
Avg. days on market
124 days
Sale-to-list ratio
129.4%
Year over year
+1.2%

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Recently sold in Boston

Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.

162 Putnam St, Boston MA 02128
Sold 2 days ago
$1,292,500
Listed at $1,300,000
162 Putnam St, Boston MA 02128
Boston, 02128
6 bd·3.5 ba·2,751 sqft
80-82 Fenwood Road # 804, Boston MA 02115
Sold 3 days ago
$915,000
Listed at $975,000
80-82 Fenwood Road # 804, Boston MA 02115
Boston, 02115
2 bd·2 ba·892 sqft
141 Englewood Ave # 23, Boston MA 02135
Sold 3 days ago
$375,000
Listed at $379,000
141 Englewood Ave # 23, Boston MA 02135
Boston, 02135
0 bd·1 ba·415 sqft
63 Rutherford Avenue, Boston MA 02129
Sold 3 days ago
$6,000,033
Listed at $6,000,000
63 Rutherford Avenue, Boston MA 02129
Boston, 02129
6 bd·6 ba·5,870 sqft
32 Pearl St # 4, Boston MA 02125
Sold 3 days ago
$982,500
Listed at $1,050,000
32 Pearl St # 4, Boston MA 02125
Boston, 02125
3 bd·2.5 ba·1,903 sqft
114 Greaton Rd, Boston MA 02132
Sold 3 days ago
$1,000,000
Listed at $899,000
114 Greaton Rd, Boston MA 02132
Boston, 02132
3 bd·1 ba·2,010 sqft

Popular neighborhoods in Boston

Ranked by active MLS listings right now.

Walkability

Blended score for Boston's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

91
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
16.8 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores20
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies20

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Orchard Gardens
0.45 mi away · Grades -1-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
733
Student:teacher ratio
11.8:1
District
Boston
Middle
James P Timilty Middle
0.37 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
205
Student:teacher ratio
8.2:1
District
Boston
High
O'Bryant School Math/Science
0.25 mi away · Grades 7-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,548
Student:teacher ratio
16.1:1
District
Boston

Commute

Real drive time from Boston's center to Downtown Boston.

15 min
typical drive time
3.8 mi
distance
12 min
with current traffic

Current Weather

Live conditions in Boston, from Boston, Logan International Airport.

Mostly Clear
50°F
Mostly Clear

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ZIP codes in Boston

Boston real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in Boston right now?+

There are currently 8,899 active listings in Boston, Massachusetts, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in Boston?+

The median list price for active listings in Boston is $75,000. Homes are spending an average of 124 days on market.

Is Boston's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in Boston have risen 1.2% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Boston?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Boston are West Roxbury, Charlestown, Moss Hill.

What schools serve Boston?+

The closest public schools to Boston's center are Orchard Gardens, James P Timilty Middle, O'Bryant School Math/Science. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is Boston walkable?+

Boston's center has a walkability score of 91 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

What is the commute like from Boston?+

The typical drive from Boston's center to Downtown Boston is about 15 minutes (3.8 miles).

Listing data provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 1 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.