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East Boston, MA home prices and housing market

1 ZIP market liveData updated September 2026Typical value$650K1-yr changeDown0.6%

The typical home value in East Boston, MA is $650K as of September 2026, down 0.6% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical East Boston ZIP code, the median list price is $669K and homes spend a median of 36 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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The coverage

East Boston, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$650K
1-yr changeMedian across East Boston ZIPs
-0.6%
ZIP markets live
1
County
Suffolk County

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12-month value trend

-0.6% over 12 months

Typical home value in East Boston over the last 12 months: $654K in Sep 2025 to $650K in Sep 2026 (-0.6%).

Sep 2025$654K

Sep 2026$650K

Median Zillow home value index across East Boston's ZIP codes.

Context

In East Boston as of September 2026, the typical home is worth $649,765, down 0.6% over the past year. The median list price sits at $669,250, with 128 homes currently on the market and 92 new listings added recently. Homes are spending a median of 36 days on market, and 10.7% of listings have seen a price cut. The combination of modest inventory and steady market time suggests a balanced but not particularly strong seller's environment. If you're thinking about selling, the data points to a market where buyers have reasonable choices and patience tends to pay off.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in East Boston, MA?

Typical home value

$650K

Down0.6%YoY

Median list price

$669K

Days on market

36

Homes for sale

128

Price cuts

10.7%

New listings

92

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

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

Prices over time

East Boston, MA home prices over time

Typical home values in East Boston, MA are down 0.6% over the past year, from $654K in September 2025 to $650K in September 2026.

Typical home value in East Boston, MA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$649,765-0.6%
September 2025$653,625No prior year

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

Market balance

Is East Boston, MA a buyer's or seller's market?

East Boston, MA leans toward a seller's market.

Relatively few listings have cut their asking price and homes for sale are scarce relative to new listings, which usually gives sellers the stronger position.

Based on a median of 36 days on market and 11% of listings with a price cut in the typical East Boston ZIP code, and 92 new listings against 128 active listings across East Boston, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

East Boston housing market forecast 2027

+0.6%

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

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 1 East Boston ZIP code, points to typical home values rising 0.6% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in East Boston fell 0.6%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in East Boston?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for East Boston shows typical home values rising 0.6% by September 2027, after a 0.6% 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). 1 East Boston ZIP code has 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 East Boston?

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 East Boston, MA home prices.

What is the typical home value in East Boston?

As of September 2026, the typical home value in East Boston is $649,765, which has declined 0.6% over the past year.

How long do homes typically stay on the market in East Boston?

The median time on market in East Boston is 36 days as of September 2026.

What share of homes in East Boston have had their price reduced?

As of September 2026, 10.7% of listings in East Boston have had a price cut.

Are home prices going up or down in East Boston, MA?

Typical home values in East Boston, MA are down 0.6% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is East Boston, MA a buyer's or seller's market?

East Boston, MA leans toward a seller's market. Relatively few listings have cut their asking price and homes for sale are scarce relative to new listings, which usually gives sellers the stronger position. Based on a median of 36 days on market and 11% of listings with a price cut in the typical East Boston ZIP code, and 92 new listings against 128 active listings across East Boston, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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