Explore Brookline
The short answer
South Brookline is one Brookline market area, not one interchangeable housing market.
This guide recorded 22 MLS-reported residential closed sales across the 12 complete months shown below: 5 condominiums and 17 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 South Brookline market?
Across the 12 complete months ending August 2026, closed sales were up 175.0% year over year. Average sale price was up 62.3% year over year and average price per square foot was up 6.7% 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 | 0 | 22 | — |
| Median sale price | — | $2.127M | — |
| Average price / sq. ft. | — | $684 | — |
| Sold over asking | — | 31.8% | — |
Changes can reflect property mix and seasonality; they are not evidence that every property moved by the same amount.
View the exact monthly data
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| Mar 2026 | 5 | Avg $2.317M Median $2.28M | Avg $699 Median $732 | Avg 54.2 Median 16.0 | Avg 98.2% Median 99.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 3 | Avg $3.542M Median $1.95M | Avg $913 Median $822 | Avg 103.0 Median 20.0 | Avg 102.7% Median 102.9% |
| May 2026 | 4 | Avg $2.008M Median $1.92M | Avg $710 Median $689 | Avg 40.0 Median 36.5 | Avg 97.6% Median 97.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 4 | Avg $2.161M Median $2.283M | Avg $583 Median $594 | Avg 25.3 Median 24.0 | Avg 98.0% Median 97.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 5 | Avg $1.847M Median $2.103M | Avg $626 Median $589 | Avg 50.8 Median 42.0 | Avg 98.1% Median 99.0% |
| Aug 2026 | 1 | Avg $1.355M Median $1.355M | Avg $523 Median $523 | Avg 8.0 Median 8.0 | Avg 97.1% Median 97.1% |
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 | 5 | 17 |
| Median sale price | $1.625M | $2.15M |
| Average price / sq. ft. | $693 | $682 |
| Median days on market | 32.0 | 31.0 |
| Sold over asking | 20.0% | 35.3% |
Small segment samples are context, not a standalone pricing model.
Neighborhood due diligence
The market evidence sits inside an address-specific decision.
South Brookline is a useful market-area label, but it does not replace verification for a particular home or building.
Housing
The observed sample includes 5 condominium and 17 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.
Ask a Brookline real-estate questionUnderstand the evidence
South Brookline market FAQs
What period do the South Brookline 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 South Brookline 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 South Brookline 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
