Brookline neighborhood intelligence
Market interpretation
What changed in the Cottage Farm market?
Across the 12 complete months ending June 2026, closed sales were up 500.0% year over year. Average sale price was up 167.5% year over year and average price per square foot was up 31.5% 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 | Jul 2025–Dec 2025 | Jan 2026–Jun 2026 | Change |
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| Closed sales | 2 | 4 | ▲ 100.0% |
| Median sale price | $1.913M | $2.061M | ▲ 7.7% |
| Average price / sq. ft. | $722 | $953 | ▲ 31.9% |
| Sold over asking | 0.0% | 25.0% | ▲ 25.0 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 |
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| Jul 2025 | 0 | Avg — Median — | Avg — Median — | Avg — Median — | Avg — Median — |
| Aug 2025 | 1 | Avg $2.876M Median $2.876M | Avg $720 Median $720 | Avg 2.0 Median 2.0 | Avg 97.5% Median 97.5% |
| Sep 2025 | 0 | Avg — Median — | Avg — Median — | Avg — Median — | Avg — Median — |
| Oct 2025 | 0 | Avg — Median — | Avg — Median — | Avg — Median — | Avg — Median — |
| Nov 2025 | 1 | Avg $950,000 Median $950,000 | Avg $725 Median $725 | Avg 9.0 Median 9.0 | Avg 99.1% Median 99.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 0 | Avg — Median — | Avg — Median — | Avg — Median — | Avg — Median — |
| Jan 2026 | 0 | Avg — Median — | Avg — Median — | Avg — Median — | Avg — Median — |
| Feb 2026 | 1 | Avg $1.65M Median $1.65M | Avg $910 Median $910 | Avg 14.0 Median 14.0 | Avg 103.1% Median 103.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 1 | Avg $2.376M Median $2.376M | Avg $839 Median $839 | Avg 19.0 Median 19.0 | Avg 99.0% Median 99.0% |
| Apr 2026 | 1 | Avg $1.745M Median $1.745M | Avg $807 Median $807 | Avg 131.0 Median 131.0 | Avg 92.1% Median 92.1% |
| May 2026 | 0 | Avg — Median — | Avg — Median — | Avg — Median — | Avg — Median — |
| Jun 2026 | 1 | Avg $2.6M Median $2.6M | Avg $1,257 Median $1,257 | Avg 16.0 Median 16.0 | Avg 93.0% Median 93.0% |
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
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Single-family
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| Measure | Condominium | Single-family |
|---|---|---|
| Closed sales | 4 | 2 |
| Median sale price | $1.698M | $2.738M |
| Average price / sq. ft. | $820 | $988 |
| Median days on market | 16.5 | 9.0 |
| Sold over asking | 25.0% | 0.0% |
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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Cottage Farm market FAQs
What period do the Cottage Farm 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 Cottage Farm 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 Cottage Farm 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
