Boston market snapshot
Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for Boston, refreshed nightly -- updated Oct 7, 2026.
Currently for sale in Boston
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Recently sold in Boston
Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.
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).
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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 733
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.8:1
- District
- Boston
- Enrollment
- 205
- Student:teacher ratio
- 8.2:1
- District
- Boston
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.1:1
- District
- Boston
Commute
Real drive time from Boston's center to Downtown Boston.
Current Weather
Live conditions in Boston, from Boston, Logan International Airport.
Cities near Boston
Boston real estate FAQ
How many homes are for sale in Boston right now?+
There are currently 8,473 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 $32,000. Homes are spending an average of 118 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 20 minutes (3.0 miles).