New - 2 days on Rocket
$6,709 Closing Credit¹
#73331255, Leslie MacKinnon, Listing Office: Compass
Dorchester Center Housing Market Report January 2025•Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Housing Prices in Dorchester Center, MA
How much do homes in Dorchester Center, MA cost?
Housing Market Conditions
Is Dorchester Center, MA a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Seller'sMarket
Buyer'sMarket
Dorchester Center is a Seller's Market
Difference Since January 2024
At the same time last year, Dorchester Center was a Neutral Market.
Insight
Dorchester Center is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.
Median Sold Price
$706,666$406/SqFt
+$20,166
+2.9%
Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months
Insight
Homes in Dorchester Center have sold for 2.9% more than they did a year ago.
Summary: The median home sold price in Dorchester Center was $706,666 in January 2025, up 2.9% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $406.
Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
| Beds | Jan 2024 | Jan 2025 | Change YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Bedroom | $525K | $410K | -21.9% |
| 22 Bedrooms | $552.5K | $542.5K | -1.8% |
| 33 Bedrooms | $577.5K | $645K | +11.7% |
| 44 Bedrooms | $747K | $857.5K | +14.8% |
| 55+ Bedrooms | $910K | $1.0M | +15.3% |
Summary: Dorchester Center housing price by bedroom type for January 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes decreased by -21.9%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -1.8%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +11.7%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +14.8%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +15.3%.
Housing supply in Dorchester Center, MA
How many homes are available in Dorchester Center, MA?
Number of Homes For Sale
| Last Month | 2 months ago | Change MoM |
|---|---|---|
| 61Last MonthJan 2025 | ||
| 632 months agoDec 2024 | -3.2 % Change MoMDec – Jan |
Summary: The Dorchester Center real estate market had 61 homes for sale in Jan 2025, a 3.2 % decrease compared to Dec 2024.
Number of Homes Sold
| Last Month | 2 months ago | Change MoM |
|---|---|---|
| 16Last MonthJan 2025 | ||
| 232 months agoDec 2024 | -30.4 % Change MoMDec – Jan |
Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
| Beds | Dec 2024 | Jan 2025 | Change MoM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Bedroom | 4 | 7 | +75.0% |
| 22 Bedrooms | 11 | 10 | -9.1% |
| 33 Bedrooms | 11 | 16 | +45.5% |
| 44 Bedrooms | 7 | 7 | 0.0% |
| 55+ Bedrooms | 30 | 21 | -30.0% |
Summary: Dorchester Center housing inventory by bedroom type for January 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes increased by +75.0%. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -9.1%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +45.5%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes decreased by -30.0%.
Asking Price vs. Sold Price
How much do homes in Dorchester Center, MA cost?
Over Asking Price6 Homes
At Asking Price2 Homes
Under Asking Price8 Homes
Insight
If you're buying a home in Dorchester Center, you may be able to get a good deal. 50% of homes here sold below asking price last month.
Summary: A total of 16 homes were sold or pending in Dorchester Center in January 2025, down by 30.4% month-over-month. Of the 16 sold homes, 50% were sold under asking, 13% were sold at asking, and and 38% were sold over asking.
Days on Market for Dorchester Center, MA
How long does it take to sell a home in Dorchester Center, MA?
Breakdown of Home Sale Times
Under 30 Days8 Homes
30 – 90 Days7 Homes
Over 90 Days1 Home
Insight
Many homes in Dorchester Center are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.
Summary: During January 2025, 16 homes were sold in Dorchester Center; 50% of homes were sold within 30 days, 44% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 6% of homes were sold over 90 days.
Average Sale Time
| This Year | 1 year ago | Change YoY |
|---|---|---|
| 50 DaysThis YearJan 2025 | ||
| 50 Days1 year agoJan 2024 | -0.2 % Change YoYJan 2024 – Jan 2025 |
Summary: Homes in Dorchester Center had an average listing age of 50 days in Jan 2025, down by 0.2% compared to the previous year.
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Newest Listings in Dorchester Center, MA
What homes are available in Dorchester Center, MA?
New - 3 days on Rocket
$8,016 Closing Credit¹
#73330820, Arianna Brown, Listing Office: Compass
New - 5 days on Rocket
$5,807 Closing Credit¹
#73329904, Lindsey & Associates Realty Team, Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
#73329341, Dot Collection, Listing Office: Access
$7,113 Closing Credit¹
#73328932, Team ROVI, Listing Office: Real Broker MA, LLC
$7,125 Closing Credit¹
#73328214, John Farrell-Clancy, Listing Office: Mabel Real Estate
$5,926 Closing Credit¹
#73327161, Team Galvin, Listing Office: The Galvin Group, LLC
Backup offers
$8,906 Closing Credit¹
#73326631, Michael Ferraro, Listing Office: Moor Realty Group
$8,894 Closing Credit¹
#73326255, Michaela Hellman, Listing Office: Redfin Corp.
Backup offers
$8,312 Closing Credit¹
#73326135, Jay Balaban, Listing Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Backup offers
$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#73326030, Dat Nguyen, Listing Office: Capital Residential Group, LLC
$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#73325682, Jeff Grand, Listing Office: Centre Realty Group
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