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Back Bay Housing Market Report June 2025•Suffolk County, Massachusetts

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Housing Prices in Back Bay, MA

How much do homes in Back Bay, MA cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is Back Bay, MA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

This is the supply and demand for houses in an area based on home prices and trends.

Buyer’s Market

A buyer’s market occurs when the number of available properties for sale exceeds the number of buyers looking to purchase. In a buyer’s market, the supply exceeds the demand.

Neutral Market

A neutral market occurs when the number of buyers looking to purchase properties meets the number of available properties for sale. In a balanced market, there are enough homes to meet the demand.

Seller’s Market

A seller’s market occurs when there are more buyers looking to purchase properties than there are available homes on the market. In a seller’s market, the demand exceeds the supply.

Seller'sMarket

Buyer'sMarket

Back Bay is a Neutral Market

Difference Since June 2024

At the same time last year, Back Bay was a Seller's Market.

Insight

Back Bay is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Median Sold Price

Median Sold Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$1,602,500$1,348/SqFt
+$127,500
+8.6%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in Back Bay have sold for 8.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Back Bay was $1,602,500 in June 2025, up 8.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $1,348.

Median Sold Price By Neighborhoods

Median Sold Price By Neighborhoods
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold compared to surrounding cities. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
CityChange YoY
Commonwealth Ave.
+45.2%
Back Bay
+8.6%
Ellis
-4.1%
Stuart Street District
-32.8%

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsJun 2024Jun 2025Change YoY
1$813K$762.5K
-6.2%
2$1.7M$1.6M
-5.3%
3$4.0M$3.4M
-13.1%
4$8.5M$5.5M
-35.7%
5$4.6M$7.8M
+69.9%

Summary: Back Bay housing price by bedroom type for June 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes decreased by -6.2%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -5.3%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes decreased by -13.1%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes decreased by -35.7%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +69.9%.

How does Back Bay, MA compare with other places?

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Back Bay, MA

Housing supply in Back Bay, MA

How many homes are available in Back Bay, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
214Last MonthJun 2025
2072 months agoMay 2025
+3.4 %
Change MoMMay – Jun

Summary: The Back Bay real estate market had 214 homes for sale in Jun 2025, a 3.4 % increase compared to May 2025.

Number of Homes Sold

Number of Homes Sold
This is the total number of both homes sold and pending in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
32Last MonthJun 2025
222 months agoMay 2025
+45.5 %
Change MoMMay – Jun

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsMay 2025Jun 2025Change MoM
15955
-6.8%
27078
+11.4%
34651
+10.9%
4109
-10.0%
52221
-4.5%

Summary: Back Bay housing inventory by bedroom type for June 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes decreased by -6.8%. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes increased by +11.4%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +10.9%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes decreased by -10.0%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes decreased by -4.5%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Back Bay, MA cost?

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price8 Homes

At Asking Price3 Homes

Under Asking Price21 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in Back Bay, you may be able to get a good deal. 65.6% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 32 homes were sold or pending in Back Bay in June 2025, up by 45.5% month-over-month. Of the 32 sold homes, 66% were sold under asking, 9% were sold at asking, and and 25% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Back Bay, MA

How long does it take to sell a home in Back Bay, MA?

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days16 Homes

30 – 90 Days12 Homes

Over 90 Days4 Homes

Insight

Many homes in Back Bay are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During June 2025, 32 homes were sold in Back Bay; 50% of homes were sold within 30 days, 38% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 13% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Sale Time

Average Sale Time
This is the average number of days homes take to sell in an area.
This Year1 year agoChange YoY
45 DaysThis YearJun 2025
78 Days1 year agoJun 2024
-42.2 %
Change YoYJun 2024 – Jun 2025

Summary: Homes in Back Bay had an average listing age of 45 days in Jun 2025, down by 42.2% compared to the previous year.

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Newest Listings in Back Bay, MA

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Based on information from MLS Property Information Network Inc., for the period 07/01/2023 - 07/01/2025

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