May 2026 snapshot
Reading the market
Corrected September 14, 2026 after reconciling MLS PIN transaction records. Counts exclude source-retracted listings and properties outside Brookline, Massachusetts. These figures describe the report period; changes in the mix of homes sold can affect average and median prices.
How the month compares
Closed sales and average sale prices across the reported months.
- May 202558
- Jun 202581
- Jul 202568
- Aug 202550
- Sep 202545
- Oct 202542
- Nov 202532
- Dec 202537
- Jan 202629
- Feb 202616
- Mar 202636
- Apr 202651
- May 202663
- May 2025$1.83M
- Jun 2025$1.83M
- Jul 2025$1.62M
- Aug 2025$1.58M
- Sep 2025$1.53M
- Oct 2025$1.23M
- Nov 2025$1.78M
- Dec 2025$1.97M
- Jan 2026$1.81M
- Feb 2026$1.59M
- Mar 2026$1.94M
- Apr 2026$1.90M
- May 2026$1.62M
Year-over-year comparison
Compare the same calendar month. Averages and medians describe different aspects of the transactions.
| Measure | May 2025 | May 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Homes sold | 58 | 63 |
| Average sale price | $1,827,110 | $1,623,183 |
| Median sale price | $1,579,444 | $1,280,000 |
| Average / sq ft | $849 | $855 |
| Average days on market | 29.3 | 38.9 |
| Median days on market | 18.5 | 21 |
| Average sale / list | 101.6% | 100.1% |
| Sold above asking | 53.4% | 38.1% |
| Active listings | 223 | 252 |
| Months of supply | 3.9 | 4.1 |
Counts accompany price observations. Small samples and property mix limit like-for-like conclusions.
By property type
Condominiums
50 closed sales
- Average price
- $1,235,290
- Median price
- $1,110,500
- Average / sq ft
- $866
- Average days on market
- 38.4
- Active listings
- 172
- Months of supply
- 3.5
Single-family homes
13 closed sales
- Average price
- $3,115,077
- Median price
- $3,261,000
- Average / sq ft
- $813
- Average days on market
- 40.9
- Active listings
- 80
- Months of supply
- 6.3
Multifamily · separate from townwide
0 closed sales · Small sample
- Average price
- —
- Median price
- —
- Average / sq ft
- —
- Median days on market
- —
- Active listings
- —
- Months of supply
- —
Too few closings to draw a reliable price trend from this month alone.
Competition & carrying costs
Compare property types without blending their price or fee profiles.
| Measure | Brookline | Condominiums | Single-family |
|---|---|---|---|
| Above asking | 38.1% | 40% | 30.8% |
| Below asking | 41.3% | 38% | 53.8% |
| Price reductions | 22.2% | 22% | 23.1% |
| Average sale / list | 100.1% | 100.5% | 98.4% |
| Median days on market | 21 | 20.5 | 22 |
| Median condo fee / month | — | $613 | — |
A sale-to-list ratio is an aggregate observation, not a recommended offer or a measure of seller concessions.
Neighborhood snapshot
Fewer than five sales is a small sample. A dash means no reported value, not a zero-dollar price.
| Neighborhood | Sold | Median price | $/sq ft | Median days | Over asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South BrooklineSmall sample | 4 | $1,920,000 | $710 | 36.5 | 25% |
| Coolidge Corner | 21 | $860,000 | $890 | 20 | 28.6% |
| Brookline Village | 18 | $1,145,000 | $870 | 21 | 50% |
| Pill HillSmall sample | 3 | $1,590,000 | $903 | 14 | 33.3% |
| Chestnut Hill | 7 | $3,285,000 | $813 | 21 | 28.6% |
| Fisher HillSmall sample | 4 | $1,200,500 | $794 | 43 | 50% |
| Washington Square | 5 | $1,995,000 | $808 | 10 | 60% |
| LongwoodSmall sample | 1 | $3,750,000 | $1,071 | 12 | 0% |
School-area observations
Market observations grouped by the source packet’s school-area labels.
| School area | Sold | Median price | Avg / sq ft | Median days | Over asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayes · Small sample | 4 | $1,202,500 | $795 | 25 | 25% |
| Pierce | 12 | $1,204,750 | $907 | 16 | 75% |
| Driscoll | 9 | $2,100,000 | $940 | 20 | 55.6% |
| Lincoln | 6 | $995,000 | $777 | 28.5 | 16.7% |
| Ridley | 10 | $1,772,500 | $870 | 31.5 | 10% |
| Runkle | 8 | $1,322,500 | $809 | 32 | 25% |
| Lawrence | 9 | $749,000 | $898 | 14 | 33.3% |
| Baker | 5 | $2,150,000 | $684 | 41 | 40% |
These are housing statistics, not school-quality rankings. Verify school assignment for a specific address with the district. Fewer than five sales is a small sample.
Rental market
Rental leases are tracked separately from home sales.
| Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|
| Leases | 113 |
| Median monthly rent | $3,500 |
| Active rental listings | 488 |
| Median days on market | 22 |
Historical inventory is the report’s snapshot, not currently available rental listings.
Monthly payment illustration
Reported mortgage assumption: 6.44%; down payment: 20%.
| Purchase scenario | Estimated monthly P&I |
|---|---|
| Townwide median | $6,432 |
| Condominium median | $5,580 |
| Single-family median | $16,387 |
Illustrative principal and interest only; excludes taxes, insurance, condo fees and other costs. Not a current rate quote.
What this means for you
For buyers
Use the property-type and neighborhood figures to frame a search, then compare individual homes by condition, size and recent comparable sales. A monthly average is not a valuation of a specific home.
Explore homes for sale →For sellers
Start with recent comparable sales for your property type. Townwide statistics provide context; the right asking price also depends on condition, location and competing listings.
Plan your sale →Questions about this report
Does a higher average sale price mean every home gained value?
No. The average reflects the homes that closed during the month. A different mix of property sizes and prices can change that average without showing like-for-like appreciation.
How should I read neighborhoods with very few sales?
Fewer than five closings is a small sample. Treat those figures as observations of the recorded transactions, not a reliable neighborhood trend.
Sources & methodology
MLS PIN via Bushari Market Intelligence. Reporting period: May 2026. Townwide residential = single-family + condominium closed sales only. Multifamily and rentals are tracked separately and are NEVER included in townwide totals.
This is a dated market snapshot. Prices describe completed transactions, not the value of every home. Small samples and the mix of homes sold can affect averages. Inventory and supply figures reflect the report’s historical snapshot.
