Explore Brookline
The short answer
Brookline Village is one Brookline market area, not one interchangeable housing market.
This guide recorded 125 MLS-reported residential closed sales across the 12 complete months shown below: 103 condominiums and 22 single-family homes. Compare property types separately, then verify address-specific building, transit, municipal, and school information before relying on it.
Market interpretation
What changed in the Brookline Village market?
Across the 12 complete months ending August 2026, closed sales were up 16.8% year over year. Average sale price was down 11.5% year over year and average price per square foot was up 5.5% year over year.
The latest monthly interpretation is held until its stored Market Report row matches the transaction warehouse.
12-month market pulse
Volume, pricing, and pace by month
These views expose variation hidden by a single annual median. Every observed month shows its calculated descriptive statistics; small samples are disclosed in the methodology and are not used for directional conclusions.
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How the second half compared with the first
| Measure | Sep 2025–Feb 2026 | Mar 2026–Aug 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed sales | 37 | 88 | ▲ 137.8% |
| Median sale price | $1.125M | $990,000 | ▼ 12.0% |
| Average price / sq. ft. | $804 | $862 | ▲ 7.2% |
| Sold over asking | 24.3% | 34.1% | ▲ 9.8 pts |
Changes can reflect property mix and seasonality; they are not evidence that every property moved by the same amount.
View the exact monthly data
| Month | Sales | Sale price | $ / sq. ft. | DOM | Sale/list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 12 | Avg $2.037M Median $1.137M | Avg $811 Median $773 | Avg 66.3 Median 34.0 | Avg 97.7% Median 97.5% |
| Oct 2025 | 7 | Avg $936,286 Median $815,000 | Avg $730 Median $738 | Avg 47.7 Median 41.0 | Avg 99.1% Median 99.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 4 | Avg $1.549M Median $1.53M | Avg $901 Median $912 | Avg 14.5 Median 12.0 | Avg 101.6% Median 102.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 7 | Avg $2.769M Median $2.487M | Avg $679 Median $661 | Avg 133.0 Median 62.0 | Avg 93.8% Median 95.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 4 | Avg $2.369M Median $1.551M | Avg $918 Median $900 | Avg 68.8 Median 38.5 | Avg 106.7% Median 106.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 3 | Avg $1.094M Median $802,000 | Avg $957 Median $918 | Avg 12.3 Median 13.0 | Avg 103.3% Median 100.0% |
| Mar 2026 | 12 | Avg $1.696M Median $1.14M | Avg $897 Median $821 | Avg 39.4 Median 22.0 | Avg 100.3% Median 98.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 18 | Avg $1.381M Median $958,500 | Avg $863 Median $860 | Avg 39.8 Median 24.0 | Avg 99.0% Median 98.2% |
| May 2026 | 18 | Avg $1.296M Median $1.145M | Avg $870 Median $787 | Avg 34.8 Median 21.0 | Avg 100.9% Median 100.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 21 | Avg $1.145M Median $883,000 | Avg $851 Median $781 | Avg 42.2 Median 39.0 | Avg 98.4% Median 98.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 15 | Avg $1.433M Median $1.55M | Avg $866 Median $810 | Avg 53.8 Median 54.0 | Avg 98.5% Median 97.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 4 | Avg $1.556M Median $1.55M | Avg $765 Median $757 | Avg 80.5 Median 87.5 | Avg 98.2% Median 97.9% |
Compare like with like
Condominiums and houses are separate comparison sets
Property type, building, condition, parking, outdoor space, and association health can materially change the relevant evidence.
Included sales by property type
Condominium
103
Single-family
22
| Measure | Condominium | Single-family |
|---|---|---|
| Closed sales | 103 | 22 |
| Median sale price | $900,000 | $2.663M |
| Average price / sq. ft. | $830 | $915 |
| Median days on market | 30.0 | 51.5 |
| Sold over asking | 31.1% | 31.8% |
Small segment samples are context, not a standalone pricing model.
Neighborhood due diligence
The market evidence sits inside an address-specific decision.
Brookline Village is a useful market-area label, but it does not replace verification for a particular home or building.
Housing
The observed sample includes 103 condominium and 22 single-family closings. Building condition, association records, parking, outdoor space, and property condition can materially change the relevant comparison set.
Location & access
Confirm the exact route, current transit service, parking rules, and daily travel needs for the address you are considering. A neighborhood name is not a substitute for address-level review.
Schools
Neighborhood labels do not determine enrollment. Confirm the exact address and current assignment rules directly with Public Schools of Brookline.
Decision notes
What the evidence changes for buyers and sellers
For sellers
Build the comparison set before the price
Start with comparable sales by property type, size, condition, parking, outdoor space, and building characteristics.
Request a property-specific valuationFor buyers
Separate the home from the building risk
Compare property types separately and verify building, municipal, transit, and school details for the exact address.
Ask a Brookline real-estate questionUnderstand the evidence
Brookline Village market FAQs
What period do the Brookline Village market statistics cover?
The current page summarizes Sep 2025 – Aug 2026, with verified data through August 31, 2026. The reporting window advances only after the completed monthly data passes the Market Intelligence validation checks.
How is the Brookline Village market area defined?
The page uses the neighborhood classification stored with the MLS-reported residential records in the Bushari Market Intelligence warehouse. It is a market-context area, not a legal, postal, or school-assignment boundary.
Do these neighborhood statistics establish the value of a specific home?
No. The figures describe the included market cohort. A property-specific analysis must also account for property type, size, condition, parking, outdoor space, building characteristics, and current competition.
How should school assignment be checked for a Brookline Village address?
Verify the exact address directly with Public Schools of Brookline. Neighborhood names and real-estate market classifications do not determine enrollment.
Property-specific analysis
