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The short answer
Chestnut Hill is one Brookline market area, not one interchangeable housing market.
This guide recorded 50 MLS-reported residential closed sales across the 12 complete months shown below: 12 condominiums and 38 single-family homes. Compare property types separately, then verify address-specific building, transit, municipal, and school information before relying on it.
Latest monthly interpretation
What did October 2026 show in Chestnut Hill?
October 2026 showed similar volume and a slower average pace in the Chestnut Hill residential sales market than October 2025.
5 residential sales closed, unchanged year over year from 5 in October 2025. Median sale price was $2,800,000, up 107.4% year over year, while average price per square foot was $810, up 37.2% year over year. Average marketing time was 94.4 days, up 362.7% year over year, and the average sale-to-list ratio was 94.3%, down 4.6 percentage points year over year.
The evidence behind the answer
| Measure | October 2026 | October 2025 | YoY change | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed sales | 5 | 5 | Unchanged | Residential closing volume moved neither higher nor lower. |
| Median sale price | $2,800,000 | $1,350,000 | Up 107.4% | The midpoint closing price moved higher. |
| Average sale price | $2,914,000 | $2,011,600 | Up 44.9% | The mean closing price moved higher. |
| Average price / sq. ft. | $810 | $590 | Up 37.2% | Closed properties averaged more per square foot. |
| Average days on market | 94.4 | 20.4 | Up 362.7% | Average marketing time lengthened. |
| Average sale-to-list | 94.3% | 99.0% | Down 4.6 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 unchanged year over year; median sale price was up 107.4% year over year; average sale price was up 44.9% year over year; average price per square foot was up 37.2% year over year; and average marketing time was up 362.7% 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 Chestnut Hill compared with other stable October 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Hill Subject | 5 | $810 | 94.4 | 94.3% |
| Coolidge Corner | 9 | $825 | 56.0 | 97.6% |
| Fisher Hill | 8 | $751 | 74.6 | 95.1% |
| Washington Square | 8 | $1,073 | 21.3 | 100.7% |
Property-level implications
How to use the monthly evidence
October 2026’s slower average pace and 94.3% average sale-to-list ratio support precise, property-specific pricing. The similar closing count makes the quality of the comparable-sale set especially important.
Similar 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 October 2026?
Evidence window: October 1–31, 2026. Sample: 5 MLS-reported residential closed sales in Chestnut Hill. Comparison: October 2025 (5 closed sales). Prepared: November 2, 2026.
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 | Nov 2025–Apr 2026 | May 2026–Oct 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed sales | 22 | 28 | ▲ 27.3% |
| Median sale price | $2.188M | $1.968M | ▼ 10.1% |
| Average price / sq. ft. | $712 | $755 | ▲ 6.0% |
| Sold over asking | 31.8% | 28.6% | ▼ 3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 4 | Avg $3.292M Median $2.997M | Avg $651 Median $662 | Avg 95.0 Median 79.0 | Avg 96.5% Median 100.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 6 | Avg $2.565M Median $1.493M | Avg $628 Median $652 | Avg 47.5 Median 43.5 | Avg 91.1% Median 92.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 4 | Avg $1.925M Median $1.85M | Avg $698 Median $668 | Avg 118.0 Median 120.0 | Avg 94.4% Median 97.0% |
| Feb 2026 | 1 | Avg $5.86M Median $5.86M | Avg $787 Median $787 | Avg 48.0 Median 48.0 | Avg 88.1% Median 88.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 1 | Avg $1.53M Median $1.53M | Avg $801 Median $801 | Avg 14.0 Median 14.0 | Avg 102.1% Median 102.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 6 | Avg $4.471M Median $3.709M | Avg $819 Median $786 | Avg 62.2 Median 10.5 | Avg 99.5% Median 101.5% |
| May 2026 | 7 | Avg $2.7M Median $3.285M | Avg $813 Median $765 | Avg 26.4 Median 21.0 | Avg 98.9% Median 97.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 8 | Avg $2.705M Median $2.575M | Avg $766 Median $761 | Avg 31.3 Median 19.5 | Avg 99.9% Median 98.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 4 | Avg $1.373M Median $1.43M | Avg $563 Median $586 | Avg 28.0 Median 23.0 | Avg 104.1% Median 99.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 2 | Avg $1.775M Median $1.775M | Avg $691 Median $691 | Avg 62.5 Median 62.5 | Avg 100.2% Median 100.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 2 | Avg $2.155M Median $2.155M | Avg $815 Median $815 | Avg 105.0 Median 105.0 | Avg 96.5% Median 96.5% |
| Oct 2026 | 5 | Avg $2.914M Median $2.8M | Avg $810 Median $842 | Avg 94.4 Median 78.0 | Avg 94.3% Median 96.7% |
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
12
Single-family
38
| Measure | Condominium | Single-family |
|---|---|---|
| Closed sales | 12 | 38 |
| Median sale price | $1.068M | $2.925M |
| Average price / sq. ft. | $639 | $766 |
| Median days on market | 42.5 | 22.0 |
| Sold over asking | 25.0% | 31.6% |
Small segment samples are context, not a standalone pricing model.
Neighborhood due diligence
The market evidence sits inside an address-specific decision.
Chestnut Hill is a useful market-area label, but it does not replace verification for a particular home or building.
Housing
The observed sample includes 12 condominium and 38 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.
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Chestnut Hill market FAQs
What period do the Chestnut Hill market statistics cover?
The current page summarizes Nov 2025 – Oct 2026, with verified data through October 31, 2026. The reporting window advances only after the completed monthly data passes the Market Intelligence validation checks.
How is the Chestnut Hill 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 Chestnut Hill 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
