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Brookline, MA home prices and housing market

2 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$1.13M1-yr changeDown4.2%

The typical home value in Brookline, MA is $1.13M as of September 2026, down 4.2% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Brookline ZIP code, the median list price is $1.19M and homes spend a median of 56 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Brookline, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$1.13M
1-yr changeMedian across Brookline ZIPs
-4.2%
ZIP markets live
2
County
Norfolk County

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12-month value trend

-4.2% over 12 months

Typical home value in Brookline over the last 12 months: $1.18M in Sep 2025 to $1.13M in Sep 2026 (-4.2%).

Sep 2025$1.18M

Sep 2026$1.13M

Median Zillow home value index across Brookline's ZIP codes.

Context

In Brookline, typical home values have declined 4.2% over the past year as of September 2026, settling near $1,127,480. There are 149 homes currently for sale, with a median list price of $1,188,375. New listings have come in at 78, suggesting modest market activity. Homes are spending a median of 56 days on market, and 14.6% of listings have received price cuts. For homeowners considering a sale, Brookline's market is cooling. Expect negotiation and a measured pace to finding a buyer.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Brookline, MA?

Typical home value

$1.13M

Down4.2%YoY

Median list price

$1.19M

Days on market

56

Homes for sale

149

Price cuts

14.6%

New listings

78

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Brookline's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Brookline, MA home prices over time

Typical home values in Brookline, MA are down 4.2% over the past year, from $1.18M in September 2025 to $1.13M in September 2026.

Typical home value in Brookline, MA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$1,127,480-4.2%
September 2025$1,176,764No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Brookline ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Brookline, MA a buyer's or seller's market?

Brookline, MA leans toward a seller's market.

Relatively few listings have cut their asking price, which usually gives sellers the stronger position.

Based on a median of 56 days on market and 15% of listings with a price cut in the typical Brookline ZIP code, and 78 new listings against 149 active listings across Brookline, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Brookline housing market forecast 2027

+0.8%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 2 Brookline ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 0.8% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Brookline fell 4.2%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Brookline?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Brookline shows typical home values rising 0.8% by September 2027, after a 4.2% decline over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 2 Brookline ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Brookline?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Brookline, MA home prices.

What is a typical home value in Brookline?

As of September 2026, the typical home value in Brookline is $1,127,480, down 4.2% over the past year.

How long do homes stay on the market in Brookline?

The median time on market for homes in Brookline is 56 days as of September 2026.

What share of Brookline listings have price cuts?

As of September 2026, 14.6% of listings in Brookline have received a price cut.

Are home prices going up or down in Brookline, MA?

Typical home values in Brookline, MA are down 4.2% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Brookline, MA a buyer's or seller's market?

Brookline, MA leans toward a seller's market. Relatively few listings have cut their asking price, which usually gives sellers the stronger position. Based on a median of 56 days on market and 15% of listings with a price cut in the typical Brookline ZIP code, and 78 new listings against 149 active listings across Brookline, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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