New listings are the number that jumped in the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® report for August 2026. Prices moved a little and homes took a few more days to sell. Single-family closings held about flat, while condo closings fell 6.1%.
Where these numbers come from
MAR publishes Monthly Indicators for the state, built from Berkshire County MLS, Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS® and MLS Property Information Network data. The August report is current as of September 8, 2026, and MAR notes its data is refreshed regularly, so figures may differ from what was first reported. Every figure below is statewide. The median sales price is the middle of the homes that actually closed in the month.
New listings
New single-family listings were 4,535 in August 2026, against 3,871 in August 2025, up 17.2%. Condo new listings were up 17.1%.
Median sales price
The statewide single-family median sales price was $695,000, up 2.2% from $680,000 a year earlier. The condo median was $565,000, up 3.7% from $545,000. MAR’s July 2026 report had the single-family median at $715,000, so August was lower than July while still above last August.
Sales and inventory
Single-family closed sales were 4,052, down 0.2%. Condo closed sales were 1,554, down 6.1%. Single-family homes for sale numbered 8,130, down 1.1%. Months supply was 2.4 for single-family homes and 3.0 for condos, which MAR describes as relatively the same as last year for both property types.
Time on market
Final days on market for single-family homes was 37, against 34 in August 2025, up 8.8%. For condos it was 45. Single-family sellers received 99.5% of original price on MAR’s measure.
How I read it
I read the 17.2% jump in new listings as the useful part for buyers this fall: more to look at, with homes sitting a little longer than a year ago. The statewide median is a starting point. The number that matters for an offer is what sold near the house you want and when.
Want your town’s numbers
Tell me the town or Boston neighborhood you’re watching and I’ll pull its recent sales. Diana Kim, REALTOR®, eXp Realty.
Questions
Common questions
What was the Massachusetts median home price in August 2026?
According to the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® Monthly Indicators, the statewide single-family median sales price was $695,000, up 2.2% from a year earlier, and the condo median was $565,000, up 3.7%.
Did new listings go up in Massachusetts in August 2026?
Yes. New single-family listings were 4,535, up 17.2% from 3,871 in August 2025, and condo new listings rose 17.1%.
How long are homes taking to sell in Massachusetts?
MAR reports final days on market of 37 for single-family homes in August 2026, up from 34 a year earlier, and 45 for condos.
Is inventory tight in Massachusetts?
Single-family months supply was 2.4 and condo months supply was 3.0 in August 2026, which MAR describes as relatively the same as last year.
Do these figures apply to Boston?
They are statewide figures. A town or a Boston neighborhood can differ a lot, so check local sales before pricing or making an offer.
Sources
- Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Monthly Indicators, August 2026, summary: 'New Listings were up 17.2 percent for single-family homes and 17.1 percent for condominium properties.' Single-Family Market Overview: New Listings 3,871 (8-2025), 4,535 (8-2026), +17.2%.
- Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Monthly Indicators, July 2026, summary: 'The Median Sales Price was up 2.9 percent to $715,000 for single-family homes.' The August report notes figures are refreshed and may differ from previously reported.
Written by Diana Yeji Kim — REALTOR® at eXp Realty, serving Greater Boston in English, Korean, and Japanese.
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