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Market Intelligence · MA / Middlesex County

Cambridge, MA home prices and housing market

5 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$1.07M1-yr changeUp1.2%

The typical home value in Cambridge, MA is $1.07M as of September 2026, up 1.2% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Cambridge ZIP code, the median list price is $870K and homes spend a median of 37 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Cambridge, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$1.07M
1-yr changeMedian across Cambridge ZIPs
+1.2%
ZIP markets live6 tracked in Cambridge
5
County
Middlesex County

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12-month value trend

+1.2% over 12 months

Typical home value in Cambridge over the last 12 months: $1.05M in Sep 2025 to $1.07M in Sep 2026 (+1.2%).

Sep 2025$1.05M

Sep 2026$1.07M

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

Context

Cambridge's housing market in September 2026 shows resilience with typical home values at $1,066,152, up 1.2% over the past year. The market remains active, with 168 homes currently for sale and 152 new listings that month. Homes are moving steadily, with a median time on market of 37 days. The median list price stands at $869,500, and 15.6% of listings have seen price cuts. For homeowners considering a sale, this is a balanced market where homes sell reasonably quickly, though some sellers are adjusting prices to attract buyers.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Cambridge, MA?

Typical home value

$1.07M

Up1.2%YoY

Median list price

$870K

Days on market

37

Homes for sale

168

Price cuts

15.6%

New listings

152

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

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

Prices over time

Cambridge, MA home prices over time

Typical home values in Cambridge, MA are up 1.2% over the past year, from $1.05M in September 2025 to $1.07M in September 2026.

Typical home value in Cambridge, MA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$1,066,152+1.2%
September 2025$1,053,802No prior year

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

Market balance

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

Cambridge, MA leans toward a seller's market.

Homes for sale are scarce relative to new listings, which usually gives sellers the stronger position.

Based on a median of 37 days on market and 16% of listings with a price cut in the typical Cambridge ZIP code, and 152 new listings against 168 active listings across Cambridge, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Cambridge housing market forecast 2027

+0.7%

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

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 5 Cambridge ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 0.7% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Cambridge rose 1.2%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Cambridge?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Cambridge shows typical home values rising 0.7% by September 2027, after a 1.2% rise 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). 5 Cambridge 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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The markets

Which Cambridge ZIP codes have the highest home values?

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. We track 6 Cambridge ZIP codes in total; the remaining 1 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Cambridge, MA home prices.

How much is a typical home worth in Cambridge?

As of September 2026, the typical home value in Cambridge is $1,066,152, up 1.2% from the previous year.

How long do homes stay on the market in Cambridge?

The median time on market is 37 days as of September 2026, meaning homes typically sell at a moderate pace.

What share of listings have price reductions in Cambridge?

About 15.6% of listings have received price cuts as of September 2026, indicating some sellers are adjusting their asking prices.

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

Typical home values in Cambridge, MA are up 1.2% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

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

Cambridge, MA leans toward a seller's market. Homes for sale are scarce relative to new listings, which usually gives sellers the stronger position. Based on a median of 37 days on market and 16% of listings with a price cut in the typical Cambridge ZIP code, and 152 new listings against 168 active listings across Cambridge, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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