The Brookline housing market moved in two directions in December 2025, but single-family and condominium homes had similar results during the entire year, according to data compiled by the Massachusetts Association of Realtors (MAR).
In December, single-family home-buying activity remained unchanged from the year before, but condo sales dropped year over year.
During 2025, the median price of a single-family home jumped by double digits, while median condo prices experienced healthy growth.
Brookline, MA Single-family Homes (December)
In December, the median sales price of a single-family home increased 6 percent to $2,810,750 from $2,650,000 in December 2024.
Closed sales were unchanged at 12, and supply tightened. Inventory of homes for sale fell 21 percent to 19 from 24.
The number of months of supply declined 30 percent to 1.9 from 2.7 months in December 2024. About five months of inventory is generally considered a balanced market between home sellers and buyers.
The average percentage of the original listing price received dropped to 88.4 percent from 93.3 percent.
Home buyer activity rose modestly, with pending sales up by one to eight, and new listings increasing to four from one in December 2024.
Brookline, MA Single-family Homes 2025 vs. 2024
Through 2025, single-family pricing rose, and sales increased significantly. The median sales price rose 20 percent to $2,800,000 from $2,335,000. Closed sales increased 16 percent to 121 from 104.
On average, sellers received 96.3 percent of the original listing price in 2025, essentially unchanged from 96.2 percent in 2024.
New listings rose 10 percent to 192 from 175.
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Brookline, MA Condominiums (December)
Condominiums were a different story in December. The median sales price dipped by $12,500, or 1 percent, to $1,150,000.
Home buyers purchased 25 condos, down 29 percent from 35 in December 2024.
Despite a nearly 20 percent increase in condominiums on the market – up eight units from December 2024 – the months of supply stood at about six weeks.
Sellers’ pricing power softened a bit. On average, home buyers paid 94.9 percent of the original listing price in December, down from 97.2 percent in December 2024.
Home buyer activity in December remained steady, with pending sales up by one to 17. New listings increased to eight from only twoin December 2024.
Brookline, MA Condominiums 2025 vs. 2024
In 2025, condominium prices and sales rose, according to MAR.
The median condo price last year increased 8 percent to $980,000 from $907,500 in December 2024.
Home buyers purchased 409 condominiums in 2025, a 4 percent increase from 392 units the year before.
Sellers received 98.2 percent of the original listing price in 2025, down slightly from 98.8 percent the prior year.
New listings increased 18 percent to 595 from 505 in December 2024.
Bottom Line: In 2025, single-family and condominium homes saw higher median prices, and sales grew. Sellers generally received close to their original listing price. If inventory remains tight, the 2026 Brookline real estate market may look a lot like 2025.
