Brookline Housing Market Report — Q2 2026
The median condo sold for $998,000 in Brookline this quarter, fell -9.3% versus a year ago — the most reliable gauge in a town that trades mostly in condos.
Zev Steinmetz
Residential specialist, former Sales Manager at William Raveis Brookline · Updated June 10, 2026
The median condo price in Brookline, MA is $998,000 in Q2 2026 (quarter to date), across 99 condo sales recorded in MLS PIN. That is -9.3% versus $1,100,000 in Q2 2025. We lead with the condo median because Brookline trades overwhelmingly in condos — the town's single-family market is small (32 sales this quarter) and its median swings widely on which specific homes close. The blended single-family-plus-condo median is $1,280,000, and over the trailing twelve months the blended median sits at $1,282,500 across 542 sales. The sections below separate the steady condo signal from the noisy single-family one and translate both into action for buyers and sellers.
Brookline quarterly price trend, Q2 2025 to Q2 2026
The condo median is the column to watch. It has moved between $915K and $1.34M over the past five quarters, while the single-family median bounced far more on small samples. We exclude Q1 2025 from the trend because our feed covered only a handful of Brookline sales that quarter.
| Quarter | Condo median | Condo sales | SF median | SF sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | $1.10M | 137 | $2.98M | 48 |
| Q3 2025 | $915K | 123 | $2.36M | 40 |
| Q4 2025 | $1.00M | 89 | $3.17M | 22 |
| Q1 2026 | $1.34M | 61 | $2.28M | 19 |
| Q2 2026 (quarter to date) | $998K | 99 | $2.80M | 32 |
Pace and pricing detail
The next table adds price per square foot, sale-to-list ratio (the median percentage of asking price homes actually fetched), and median days on market for each property type.
| Quarter | Type | $/sqft | Sale-to-list | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | Condo | $831 | 100.2% | 54 days |
| Single-family | $786 | 98.2% | 63 days | |
| Q3 2025 | Condo | $797 | 98.3% | 65 days |
| Single-family | $747 | 98.1% | 72 days | |
| Q4 2025 | Condo | $801 | 99.0% | 53 days |
| Single-family | $664 | 93.7% | 66 days | |
| Q1 2026 | Condo | $833 | 98.9% | 70 days |
| Single-family | $794 | 98.6% | 74 days | |
| Q2 2026 (quarter to date) | Condo | $834 | 100.0% | 51 days |
| Single-family | $817 | 100.0% | 52 days |
Based on information from MLS PIN. Not guaranteed accurate. SF = single-family, CC = condo. Single-family medians rest on small samples and are directional.
What this means for Brookline buyers
Condo buyers in Brookline are competing in a market that sits close to asking. In Q2 2026 (quarter to date), condos closed at a median 100.0% of list with a median 51 days on market — fast enough that well-priced units draw multiple offers, but not so frenzied that diligence is impossible. The condo median of $998K is the realistic budgeting anchor for most buyers. Single-family buyers face thinner inventory and more variable pricing, which cuts both ways: less competition on any given home, but fewer choices. Start with our buyer guide and browse current listings.
What this means for Brookline sellers
Brookline condo sellers are in a strong position when they price to the market. Sale-to-list near 100% in Q2 2026 (quarter to date) means correctly-priced units are getting full asking, and a median 51 days on market is a brisk absorption pace. The risk is the same one everywhere: launch too high and you chase the market down, often netting less than a sharp initial price would have. Single-family sellers should set expectations around a smaller buyer pool and longer timelines. Get a data-backed starting point with an instant home valuation, then see how we price and market homes on our selling page.
Single-family vs. condo in Brookline
Brookline is, at its core, a condo market. In Q2 2026 (quarter to date), 99 condos sold at a median $998,000, while only 32 single-family homes sold, at a median $2,800,000. Because the single-family sample is small, that median moves sharply quarter to quarter on the mix of homes that happen to close — a run of high-end estates can lift it hundreds of thousands of dollars with no underlying price change. Year over year the condo median is -9.3% and the single-family median is -6.2%, but only the condo figure rests on enough sales to trust as a trend. When you see a Brookline median quoted anywhere, confirm whether it is the steady condo number or the volatile single-family one.
For neighborhood-level context across Brookline's villages and transit corridors, see our Brookline neighborhood guide. To plan carrying costs, our Brookline property tax guide covers rates and exemptions. And you can compare these figures against our Newton market report.
How we computed this
Every figure is the median of OUR MLS PIN sold listings in Brookline — single-family and condo combined, rentals excluded — computed on June 10, 2026. We use medians, not averages, because a handful of outlier sales distort an average. Q2 2026 is a partial quarter (sales recorded through June 10, 2026) and is labeled “quarter to date.” We exclude Q1 2025 from the trend tables because our feed covered too few Brookline sales that quarter to be reliable. Brookline single-family medians rest on small samples and should be read as directional. Based on information from MLS PIN. Not guaranteed accurate.
Brookline housing market FAQ
What is the median condo price in Brookline, MA in 2026?
The median condo sold price in Brookline in Q2 2026 (quarter to date) is $998,000, across 99 recorded sales in MLS PIN. That is -9.3% versus the same quarter in 2025. Because Brookline trades mostly in condos, the condo median is the most representative single figure for the town.
What is the median home price in Brookline?
The blended single-family-plus-condo median in Brookline in Q2 2026 (quarter to date) is $1,280,000 across 131 sales (rentals excluded). The blended figure swings sharply with how many single-family homes sell, because Brookline single-family prices are several times the condo median. For a stable read, watch the condo median of $998K.
How much does a single-family home cost in Brookline?
The median single-family sold price in Brookline in Q2 2026 (quarter to date) is $2,800,000, but only 32 single-family homes sold that quarter. With samples that small, the single-family median swings quarter to quarter on which specific homes happen to close, so treat it as directional rather than precise. The condo median is the steadier signal in Brookline.
Why is the Brookline single-family median so volatile?
Brookline sells far more condos than single-family homes — single-family counts run roughly 19 to 48 per quarter versus condo counts in the 61-plus range. When only a couple dozen houses sell, one stretch of high-end estates or one quiet quarter moves the median hundreds of thousands of dollars. That mix effect, not a real price swing, drives most of the volatility.
Is the Brookline housing market going up or down in 2026?
Brookline's condo median — the town's most reliable gauge — is -9.3% year over year into Q2 2026 (quarter to date). Sale-to-list ratios around 100% and days on market near 51 days for condos describe a competitive but orderly market. The blended median is -8.6%, but that number is distorted by single-family mix and should not be read as a clean price trend.
What is the sale-to-list ratio in Brookline right now?
In Q2 2026 (quarter to date), condos in Brookline sold at a median 100.0% of asking price and single-family homes at 100.0%. A ratio at or above 100% means well-priced homes are selling at or above list. Brookline condos have consistently traded close to asking, a sign of steady, broad-based demand.
How long do homes take to sell in Brookline?
Median days on market in Q2 2026 (quarter to date) is 51 days for condos and 52 days for single-family homes in Brookline. Condos turn over briskly given the depth of buyer demand; single-family homes can take longer simply because there are fewer buyers at the top of the price ladder.
What is the price per square foot for condos in Brookline?
In Q2 2026 (quarter to date), the median condo price per square foot in Brookline is $834, and single-family is $817. Brookline condos carry a high price per square foot relative to surrounding towns, reflecting transit access and the town's compact, high-demand core. Price per square foot is best used to compare similar units, not across very different home types.
Is it a buyer's or seller's market in Brookline?
Brookline in Q2 2026 (quarter to date) leans toward sellers in the condo segment, where sale-to-list near 100% and short days on market signal real competition. Buyers find more leverage on single-family homes and on any listing that has lingered past its first few weeks. As always, the right answer depends on the specific home and price point, not the town-wide average.
How does Brookline compare to Newton?
Brookline is condo-heavy with a smaller, pricier single-family segment, while Newton has a deeper single-family base. That structural difference means the two towns' blended medians are not directly comparable — you have to compare like property types. See our Newton Housing Market Report for the side-by-side, and request a custom valuation for any specific home.
How were these Brookline market numbers calculated?
Every figure is the median of OUR MLS PIN sold listings in Brookline — single-family and condo, rentals excluded — computed on June 10, 2026. We report medians, not averages, so outliers don't distort the result. Q2 2026 is a partial quarter (through June 10, 2026), and we exclude the thinly-covered Q1 2025 from trend comparisons. Single-family medians rest on small samples and should be read as directional. Based on information from MLS PIN. Not guaranteed accurate.
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