The Boston housing market showed steady activity in February 2026, with home values mostly holding firm and inventory remaining limited.
According to Redfin, the median sale price for homes in Boston in February 2026 was about $812,500, down roughly 5 percent compared with February 2025. Homes sold more slowly than last year, with a median of 52 days on the market, and about 218 homes were sold, down from around 268 a year earlier.
Zillow shows a slightly different picture. Its Home Value Index estimates the typical Boston home at $768,702, almost unchanged from last year. Zillow reports around 1,230 active listings, 321 new listings, and a median of 43 days to go under contract.
The differences come from how each company measures the market. Redfin looks at completed sales listed through multiple services. Zillow uses a combination of automated home value estimates, listings, and pending sales. Both sets of data are useful to understand overall trends, but they are not exactly the same.
Boston homes are still more expensive than the national average. Supply is limited, but demand continues even as seasonal and economic factors affect activity. National housing data show slower sales and longer times on the market in February, which is normal for this time of year.
Summary with key numbers:
- Median sale price: $812,500 (Redfin), $768,702 (Zillow)
- Homes sold: 218
- Median days on market: 52 (Redfin), 43 to pending (Zillow)
- Active listings: 1,230 (Zillow)
Boston’s market is slightly slower than last year but remains expensive with limited supply.
