Brookline neighborhood intelligence
Latest monthly interpretation
What did June 2026 show in Chestnut Hill?
June 2026 showed lower volume and a faster average pace in the Chestnut Hill residential sales market than June 2025.
6 residential sales closed, down 45.5% year over year from 11 in June 2025. Median sale price was $2,685,000, down 2.4% year over year, while average price per square foot was $755, down 5.5% year over year. Average marketing time was 27.3 days, down 62.3% year over year, and the average sale-to-list ratio was 99.8%, up 2.5 percentage points year over year.
The evidence behind the answer
| Measure | June 2026 | June 2025 | YoY change | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed sales | 6 | 11 | Down 45.5% | Residential closing volume moved lower. |
| Median sale price | $2,685,000 | $2,750,000 | Down 2.4% | The midpoint closing price moved lower. |
| Average sale price | $3,020,833 | $4,060,682 | Down 25.6% | The mean closing price moved lower. |
| Average price / sq. ft. | $755 | $799 | Down 5.5% | Closed properties averaged less per square foot. |
| Average days on market | 27.3 | 72.5 | Down 62.3% | Average marketing time shortened. |
| Average sale-to-list | 99.8% | 97.3% | Up 2.5 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 down 45.5% year over year; median sale price was down 2.4% year over year; average sale price was down 25.6% year over year; average price per square foot was down 5.5% year over year; and average marketing time was down 62.3% 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 June 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 | 6 | $755 | 27.3 | 99.8% |
| Brookline Village | 19 | $799 | 43.6 | 98.4% |
| Coolidge Corner | 20 | $862 | 31.3 | 100.3% |
| Washington Square | 7 | $826 | 20.1 | 100.4% |
Property-level implications
How to use the monthly evidence
June 2026’s faster average pace and 99.8% average sale-to-list ratio support precise, property-specific pricing. The lower closing count makes the quality of the comparable-sale set especially important.
Lower 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 June 2026?
Evidence window: June 1–30, 2026. Sample: 6 MLS-reported residential closed sales in Chestnut Hill. Comparison: June 2025 (11 closed sales). Prepared: July 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 | Jul 2025–Dec 2025 | Jan 2026–Jun 2026 | Change |
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| Closed sales | 32 | 24 | ▼ 25.0% |
| Median sale price | $1.588M | $2.768M | ▲ 74.3% |
| Average price / sq. ft. | $664 | $762 | ▲ 14.7% |
| Sold over asking | 40.6% | 37.5% | ▼ 3.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 7 | Avg $2.512M Median $1.81M | Avg $692 Median $718 | Avg 39.6 Median 40.0 | Avg 98.9% Median 97.2% |
| Aug 2025 | 4 | Avg $1.094M Median $950,000 | Avg $675 Median $696 | Avg 11.0 Median 11.5 | Avg 102.6% Median 102.3% |
| 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 | 5 | Avg $3.581M Median $3.318M | Avg $737 Median $782 | Avg 73.2 Median 14.0 | Avg 100.5% Median 103.0% |
| 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 | 6 | Avg $3.021M Median $2.685M | Avg $755 Median $739 | Avg 27.3 Median 19.5 | Avg 99.8% 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
14
Single-family
42
| Measure | Condominium | Single-family |
|---|---|---|
| Closed sales | 14 | 42 |
| Median sale price | $1.22M | $2.285M |
| Average price / sq. ft. | $630 | $731 |
| Median days on market | 33.5 | 21.0 |
| Sold over asking | 42.9% | 38.1% |
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.
Ask a Brookline real-estate questionUnderstand the evidence
Chestnut Hill market FAQs
What period do the Chestnut Hill market statistics cover?
The current page summarizes Jul 2025 – Jun 2026, with verified data through June 30, 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
