Brookline neighborhood intelligence
Latest monthly interpretation
What did August 2026 show in Brookline Village?
August 2026 showed higher volume and a slower average pace in the Brookline Village residential sales market than August 2025.
17 residential sales closed, up 21.4% year over year from 14 in August 2025. Median sale price was $780,000, down 7.8% year over year, while average price per square foot was $750, up 1.2% year over year. Average marketing time was 61.8 days, up 39.5% year over year, and the average sale-to-list ratio was 96.9%, down 1.5 percentage points year over year.
The evidence behind the answer
| Measure | August 2026 | August 2025 | YoY change | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed sales | 17 | 14 | Up 21.4% | Residential closing volume moved higher. |
| Median sale price | $780,000 | $846,250 | Down 7.8% | The midpoint closing price moved lower. |
| Average sale price | $1,153,471 | $1,613,750 | Down 28.5% | The mean closing price moved lower. |
| Average price / sq. ft. | $750 | $741 | Up 1.2% | Closed properties averaged more per square foot. |
| Average days on market | 61.8 | 44.3 | Up 39.5% | Average marketing time lengthened. |
| Average sale-to-list | 96.9% | 98.4% | Down 1.5 pts | The average closing price was below the final asking price. |
Read the signals together
Use the measures as a set, not a one-number verdict
Closed-sale volume was up 21.4% year over year; median sale price was down 7.8% year over year; average sale price was down 28.5% year over year; average price per square foot was up 1.2% year over year; and average marketing time was up 39.5% year over year.
These measures answer different questions and should not be collapsed into a simple “market up” or “market down” conclusion. Property type, size, condition, parking, outdoor space, and building characteristics can change both the mix of sales and the relevant comparison set.
Same-month Brookline context
How Brookline Village compared with other stable August 2026 samples
Only Brookline neighborhoods with at least 5 MLS-reported residential closings are included. This is a context table, not a ranking.
| Neighborhood | Closed sales | Average $ / sq. ft. | Average DOM | Average sale-to-list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookline Village Subject | 17 | $750 | 61.8 | 96.9% |
| Coolidge Corner | 13 | $940 | 34.7 | 99.4% |
| Fisher Hill | 5 | $810 | 37.0 | 98.2% |
Property-level implications
How to use the monthly evidence
August 2026’s slower average pace and 96.9% average sale-to-list ratio support precise, property-specific pricing. The higher closing count makes the quality of the comparable-sale set especially important.
Higher closed-sale volume did not by itself establish negotiating leverage. Compare the home with similar properties and buildings, then weigh its condition, parking, outdoor space, and other property-specific features.
What the next report should confirm
Three signals to monitor without forecasting
- How does closed-sale volume compare with the same month a year earlier?
- How does average price per square foot compare with its prior-year level?
- Do marketing time and sale-to-list results stay consistent with August 2026?
Evidence window: August 1–31, 2026. Sample: 17 MLS-reported residential closed sales in Brookline Village. Comparison: August 2025 (14 closed sales). Prepared: September 2, 2026. Read the full Brookline market report.
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 | 99 | ▲ 167.6% |
| Median sale price | $1.125M | $967,000 | ▼ 14.0% |
| Average price / sq. ft. | $804 | $837 | ▲ 4.1% |
| Sold over asking | 24.3% | 32.3% | ▲ 8.0 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 | 19 | Avg $992,789 Median $850,000 | Avg $799 Median $764 | Avg 43.6 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 | 17 | Avg $1.153M Median $780,000 | Avg $750 Median $754 | Avg 61.8 Median 63.0 | Avg 96.9% Median 97.7% |
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
114
Single-family
22
| Measure | Condominium | Single-family |
|---|---|---|
| Closed sales | 114 | 22 |
| Median sale price | $889,000 | $2.506M |
| Average price / sq. ft. | $819 | $875 |
| Median days on market | 30.0 | 55.5 |
| Sold over asking | 29.8% | 31.8% |
Small segment samples are context, not a standalone pricing model.
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.
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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
