Highlights from The Brookline Market:
Transaction activity remains limited, with 9 closed sales year-to-date compared to 10 during the same period last year.
Absorption has slowed modestly, as median days on market increased 29% to 66 days, up from 51 days a year ago.
Overall pricing remains stable, with a median sale price of $2,450,000 versus $2,400,000 in 2025.
Price per square foot shows notable strength, rising 26% to $804 from $638 last year - suggesting continued demand for well-positioned, high-quality properties.
Inventory dynamics favor buyers at the upper end, with the current median list price at $3,595,000 - down 33% from $5,400,000 one year ago - indicating a shift in the composition and pricing of available inventory.
Highlights from the Newton Market:
Pricing has moderated slightly, with the median sale price declining from $1,885,000 in 2025 to $1,800,000 as of the end of February. Notably, median price per square foot remains unchanged, indicating stable underlying value metrics despite the modest shift in headline pricing.
Buyer decision timelines have lengthened, with median days on market increasing 36% to 34 days, up from 25 days one year ago - likely influenced in part by more severe winter conditions this season.
Available inventory has contracted modestly, with 69 active listings compared to 73 at the same time last year, a 5.5% decrease year over year.
Market velocity remains slightly slower overall, as median days on market increased 11% from 28 to 31 days.
