Brookline Real Estate Market Update: 8/12/2026-8/19/2026

It was a busy and revealing week in Brookline. Sixteen properties closed on the sales side, with results ranging from a $250,000 discount on a large single-family to a Babcock Street home that sold for nearly 10% over asking — and on the new listing front, a 9-bedroom Warren Street estate entered the market at $6.495 million, the week’s most eye-catching debut. Meanwhile, 11 properties were taken off the market, a notable volume worth watching as the summer season winds down.

New on the Market

Thirteen new for-sale listings hit the market this week spanning a wide price spectrum. The headline entry is 372 Warren St, a 9-bedroom, 7.5-bath single-family with 8,619 square feet listed at $6,495,000 — one of the larger and more expensive single-family listings to appear this year. In the mid-range, 52 Clinton Road offers a 4-bed, 3.5-bath home at $2,999,000, while two multi-family properties — 16 Harris St at $2,700,000 and 103–105 Colbourne Crescent at $2,500,000 — add to what remains a thin multi-family inventory. On the condo side, 132 Sewall Avenue #C stands out at $1,695,000 for a 4-bed, 2-bath unit with 1,873 square feet. The lower end of the condo market was active too, with 57 Harvard Ave #5, 99 Pond Ave #520, 631 Chestnut Hill Ave #631, and 215 Crafts Rd #2 all priced between $749,900 and $849,000. Anyone browsing homes for sale in Brookline MA will find fresh options across several price points this week.

New Rentals

The rental market had a very active week with 25 new listings coming online. At the top end, 259 Kent #R is asking $12,000/month for a 7-bedroom, 4-bath unit with 3,000 square feet, while 101 Sumner Road #A comes in at $9,000/month for a 4-bed, 3.5-bath unit. Several large apartments — 5 bedrooms — are clustered in the $4,250–$6,500 range, suggesting solid supply for groups or larger households heading into the fall rental season. Those considering moving to Brookline MA will find meaningful options across size and price this week.

Under Agreement

Eleven properties went under agreement this week, with a mix of quick movers and properties that had been sitting for some time. At the top, 120 Seaver Street #C401, a 2-bed condo asking $3,200,000, went under agreement in just 11 days. In contrast, 7 Parkman St #1 at $1,999,000 and 1148 Boylston at $1,998,000 each spent well over four months on the market before finding buyers — patience ultimately paid off on those. 142 Beverly Rd, a 4-bed single-family listed at $1,999,000, went under agreement in 24 days. The data this week reflects a market where well-positioned properties move relatively quickly, but those requiring more buyer commitment are still finding resolution.

Sold This Week

Sixteen sales closed this week, making it one of the more active closing weeks of the summer. The results were mixed in instructive ways. On the single-family side, 95 Babcock St sold for $4,050,000 — $351,000 above its $3,699,000 asking price, a sale-to-list ratio of 109.5% after just 5 days on the market. At the other end, 16 Kennard Rd — a large 8-bed, 5-bath home with 5,076 square feet — closed at $2,000,000 against a $2,550,000 ask, a 78.4% sale-to-list ratio after 90 days on market. 18 Naples Rd, a 5-bed home at 5,198 square feet, sold for $5,000,000 against a $5,250,000 ask (95.2%), reflecting the more deliberate negotiation typical at that price tier. In the condo segment, results were predominantly at or above asking. 61 Longwood Ave #1 sold for $1,353,400 against a $1,295,000 ask (104.5%), and 8 Colbourne Cres #3 fetched $1,425,000 on a $1,369,900 list (104.0%). 1601 Beacon Street #302 and 63 Winthrop Road #1 each sold essentially at list price. The overall picture for Brookline real estate news watchers: the condo market is holding firm, while individual single-family outcomes vary considerably based on pricing strategy and time on market.

Taken Off the Market

Eleven properties were taken off the market this week — a significant number that deserves attention. The group includes several properties that had been listed for extended periods: 428 Boylston St at $1,295,000 had been active for 130 days, and 127 Winthrop Rd #6A at $1,170,000 was on for 105 days. At the higher end, 476 Heath Street (listed at $3,399,000, 78 days) and 401 Heath Street ($2,765,000, 98 days) were both taken off the market after multi-month runs. One notable case: 84 Westbourne Terrace #84 appears in both the off-market list and the under-agreement list this week, suggesting a listing relaunched or relisted concurrently with a new agreement.

Market Snapshot

Total active inventory across all supported property types stands at 438 listings. The for-sale segment alone — single-family, condo, multi-family, and land — accounts for 175 active listings. The rental market remains the largest single segment with 263 active units, reflecting the sustained demand from Brookline’s student, medical, and professional population. For those tracking Brookline MA homes for sale, the condo segment at 104 active listings offers the broadest selection across the most accessible price points.

Source: MLS PIN / PINERGY, updated on August 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM EDT