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The short answer
Chestnut Hill is one Brookline market area, not one interchangeable housing market.
This guide recorded 54 MLS-reported residential closed sales across the 12 complete months shown below: 13 condominiums and 41 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 Chestnut Hill market?
Across the 12 complete months ending August 2026, closed sales were down 23.9% year over year. Average sale price was down 4.9% year over year and average price per square foot was up 1.0% 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 |
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| Closed sales | 26 | 28 | ▲ 7.7% |
| Median sale price | $1.663M | $2.297M | ▲ 38.2% |
| Average price / sq. ft. | $665 | $756 | ▲ 13.6% |
| Sold over asking | 30.8% | 46.4% | ▲ 15.6 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 | 6 | Avg $1.882M Median $1.763M | Avg $732 Median $674 | Avg 41.8 Median 24.5 | Avg 100.8% Median 101.6% |
| Oct 2025 | 5 | Avg $2.012M Median $1.35M | Avg $590 Median $622 | Avg 20.4 Median 15.0 | Avg 99.0% Median 99.3% |
| 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% |
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
13
Single-family
41
| Measure | Condominium | Single-family |
|---|---|---|
| Closed sales | 13 | 41 |
| Median sale price | $1.28M | $2.395M |
| Average price / sq. ft. | $608 | $745 |
| Median days on market | 29.0 | 20.0 |
| Sold over asking | 38.5% | 39.0% |
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 13 condominium and 41 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 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 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
