Brookline neighborhood intelligence
Market interpretation
What changed in the Pill Hill market?
Across the 12 complete months ending August 2026, closed sales were up 400.0% year over year. Average sale price was down 35.3% year over year and average price per square foot was up 34.5% 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 | Sep 2025–Feb 2026 | Mar 2026–Aug 2026 | Change |
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| Closed sales | 1 | 9 | ▲ 800.0% |
| Median sale price | $2.3M | $1.43M | ▼ 37.8% |
| Average price / sq. ft. | $594 | $859 | ▲ 44.6% |
| Sold over asking | 0.0% | 44.4% | ▲ 44.4 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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| Oct 2025 | 1 | Avg $2.3M Median $2.3M | Avg $594 Median $594 | Avg 13.0 Median 13.0 | Avg 92.0% Median 92.0% |
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| Apr 2026 | 2 | Avg $1.765M Median $1.765M | Avg $925 Median $925 | Avg 124.5 Median 124.5 | Avg 99.5% Median 99.5% |
| May 2026 | 3 | Avg $1.88M Median $1.59M | Avg $903 Median $972 | Avg 15.3 Median 14.0 | Avg 97.6% Median 100.0% |
| Jun 2026 | 1 | Avg $1.31M Median $1.31M | Avg $849 Median $849 | Avg 6.0 Median 6.0 | Avg 112.4% Median 112.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 2 | Avg $966,000 Median $966,000 | Avg $727 Median $727 | Avg 45.0 Median 45.0 | Avg 99.4% Median 99.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 1 | Avg $1.795M Median $1.795M | Avg $865 Median $865 | Avg 8.0 Median 8.0 | Avg 100.0% Median 100.0% |
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 | 8 | 2 |
| Median sale price | $1.37M | $2.525M |
| Average price / sq. ft. | $879 | $644 |
| Median days on market | 16.5 | 17.5 |
| Sold over asking | 50.0% | 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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Pill Hill market FAQs
What period do the Pill 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 Pill 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 Pill 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
