14 hours on Rocket
$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#73387062, Jay Plasteras, Listing office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Back Bay Housing Market Report May 2025•Suffolk County, Massachusetts
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?
Seller'sMarket
Buyer'sMarket
Back Bay is a Buyer's Market
Difference Since May 2024
At the same time last year, Back Bay was a Seller's Market.
Insight
Back Bay is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.
Median Sold Price
$1,565,000$1,327/SqFt
+$152,500
+10.8%
Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months
Insight
Homes in Back Bay have sold for 10.8% more than they did a year ago.
Summary: The median home sold price in Back Bay was $1,565,000 in May 2025, up 10.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $1,327.
Median Sold Price By Neighborhoods
| City | May 2024 | May 2025 | Change YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Ave. | $1.3M | $1.6M | +25.4% |
| Back Bay | $1.4M | $1.5M | +10.8% |
| Ellis | $1.3M | $1.2M | -3.9% |
| Stuart Street District | $3.9M | $2.7M | -30.3% |
Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
| Beds | May 2024 | May 2025 | Change YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Bedroom | $816.5K | $750K | -8.1% |
| 22 Bedrooms | $1.7M | $1.5M | -7.9% |
| 33 Bedrooms | $3.7M | $3.3M | -11.6% |
| 44 Bedrooms | $9.6M | $5.5M | -42.6% |
| 55+ Bedrooms | $4.4M | $7.4M | +68.7% |
Summary: Back Bay housing price by bedroom type for May 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes decreased by -8.1%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -7.9%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes decreased by -11.6%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes decreased by -42.6%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +68.7%.
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
| Last Month | 2 months ago | Change MoM |
|---|---|---|
| 211Last MonthMay 2025 | ||
| 1952 months agoApr 2025 | +8.2 % Change MoMApr – May |
Summary: The Back Bay real estate market had 211 homes for sale in May 2025, a 8.2 % increase compared to Apr 2025.
Number of Homes Sold
| Last Month | 2 months ago | Change MoM |
|---|---|---|
| 18Last MonthMay 2025 | ||
| 272 months agoApr 2025 | -33.3 % Change MoMApr – May |
Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
| Beds | Apr 2025 | May 2025 | Change MoM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Bedroom | 48 | 58 | +20.8% |
| 22 Bedrooms | 69 | 71 | +2.9% |
| 33 Bedrooms | 48 | 52 | +8.3% |
| 44 Bedrooms | 8 | 9 | +12.5% |
| 55+ Bedrooms | 22 | 21 | -4.5% |
Summary: Back Bay housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes increased by +20.8%. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes increased by +2.9%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +8.3%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +12.5%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes decreased by -4.5%.
Asking Price vs. Sold Price
How much do homes in Back Bay, MA cost?
Over Asking Price6 Homes
At Asking Price2 Homes
Under Asking Price10 Homes
Insight
If you're buying a home in Back Bay, you may be able to get a good deal. 55.6% of homes here sold below asking price last month.
Summary: A total of 18 homes were sold or pending in Back Bay in May 2025, down by 33.3% month-over-month. Of the 18 sold homes, 56% were sold under asking, 11% were sold at asking, and and 33% 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 Days8 Homes
30 – 90 Days10 Homes
Over 90 Days0 Home
Insight
Avg time on Rocket Homes in Back Bay has remained consistent over time.
Summary: During May 2025, 18 homes were sold in Back Bay; 44% of homes were sold within 30 days, 56% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% of homes were sold over 90 days.
Average Sale Time
| This Year | 1 year ago | Change YoY |
|---|---|---|
| 39 DaysThis YearMay 2025 | ||
| 31 Days1 year agoMay 2024 | +24.9 % Change YoYMay 2024 – May 2025 |
Summary: Homes in Back Bay had an average listing age of 39 days in May 2025, up by 24.9% compared to the previous year.
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Newest Listings in Back Bay, MA
What homes are available in Back Bay, MA?
1 day on Rocket
$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#73386756, The Goodrich Team, Listing office: Compass
1 day on Rocket
$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#73386628, Lisa Merriman Barth, Listing office: Barth Real Estate
1 day on Rocket
#73386332, Manuel Davis, Listing office: The Collaborative Companies
1 day on Rocket
$6,709 Closing Credit¹
#73386173, The Gillach Group, Listing office: William Raveis R. E. & Home Services
2 days on Rocket
$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#73385921, The Robinette Team, Listing office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
2 days on RocketBackup offers
$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#73385509, Jeffrey Hamilton, Listing office: Columbus and Over Group, LLC
2 days on Rocket
$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#73385451, Lexi Crivon, Listing office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
2 days on Rocket
#73385390, Elizabeth Crowley, Listing office: William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
3 days on Rocket
$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#73384793, Jason Zhang, Listing office: Compass
3 days on Rocket
#73384481, Tracy Campion, Listing office: Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
3 days on Rocket
$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#73384279, Tracy Campion, Listing office: Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
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