This Monthly Boston MF real estate market report summarizes recent sales and listing activity using MLS-recorded transaction data from mlspin.

Metrics are derived directly from recorded listing and sales activity during the period and include measures of transaction volume, pricing trends, time on market, and buyer competition. The narrative is generated systematically from underlying data to provide a consistent, objective view of current market conditions.

Compared with the same month last year, pricing conditions in July 2026 were mixed.

Sales activity strengthened at 31 multi-family listings sold, 14.8% higher than 27.

The median sale price was $1,090,000, up 1.9% from $1,070,000.

Homes spent a median of 57 days on market, down 13.6% from 66 days.

55% of homes sold above asking price, down from 59%, suggesting easing buyer competition.

Looking at month-to-month momentum, conditions shifted from the prior period.

Sales activity was largely unchanged from June 2026, holding near 31 listings.

Home prices were largely unchanged, holding near $1,110,000.

Sellers found buyers more quickly, with time on market down 19.7% from 71 days.

Buyer competition eased, with fewer homes selling above asking compared to the prior period.