How long it takes to sell a house in Boston, MA
In Boston, MA, the typical home sold in 20 days on the market during May 2026. That is the middle of the range — half of homes sold faster, half took longer.
That is within a few days of where it was a year ago. The market has not measurably sped up or slowed down.
Days on the market counts the time from the day a home is listed to the day it goes under contract. It does not include the weeks between the accepted offer and the closing table, which usually adds another month.
For context: at the current pace of sales, it would take about 2.6 months to sell every home now on the market in Boston, MA. There are more buyers than homes for sale. Sellers have the edge.
Source: Redfin's published market data for the Boston, MA area, through May 2026.
Are you the agent for Boston, MA?
We build this page's numbers into a one-page report with your name, brokerage and phone on it, for up to three areas you work — emailed to you fresh every month. Forward it to clients. $49 a month, cancel anytime.
See a real sample report first — no email needed.
More about the Boston, MA market
- When is the best month to sell a house in Boston, MA?
- Do homes sell above asking price in Boston, MA?
- Are home prices going up or down in Boston, MA?
- Is Boston, MA a buyer's market or a seller's market?
- How many homes are for sale in Boston, MA?
- All Boston, MA housing numbers
Other markets
- How long does it take to sell a house in Worcester, MA?
- How long does it take to sell a house in Springfield, MA?
- How long does it take to sell a house in Barnstable Town, MA?
- How long does it take to sell a house in Pittsfield, MA?
- How long does it take to sell a house in Houston, TX?
- How long does it take to sell a house in Chicago, IL?
- How long does it take to sell a house in Atlanta, GA?
- How long does it take to sell a house in Phoenix, AZ?
Figures come from Redfin's published market data for the Boston, MA area, through May 2026. Neighborhood Numbers is an independent data publisher and is not affiliated with Redfin. We update these pages when Redfin publishes, once a month.