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Market Intelligence · MA / Middlesex County

Somerville, MA home prices and housing market

3 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$932K1-yr changeUp0.5%

The typical home value in Somerville, MA is $932K as of September 2026, up 0.5% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Somerville ZIP code, the median list price is $987K and homes spend a median of 42 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Somerville, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$932K
1-yr changeMedian across Somerville ZIPs
+0.5%
ZIP markets live
3
County
Middlesex County

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12-month value trend

+0.5% over 12 months

Typical home value in Somerville over the last 12 months: $928K in Sep 2025 to $932K in Sep 2026 (+0.5%).

Sep 2025$928K

Sep 2026$932K

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

Context

Somerville's housing market is showing modest stability as of September 2026. The typical home value sits at $932,476, up 0.5% over the past year. There are 153 homes for sale with a median list price of $987,350, while 82 new listings entered the market. Homes are spending a median of 42 days on market, and 16.6% of listings have seen a price cut. If you're weighing a sale, the combination of steady values and moderate inventory suggests neither a strong seller's market nor a buyer's rush, which means pricing and presentation will matter more than the season.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Somerville, MA?

Typical home value

$932K

Up0.5%YoY

Median list price

$987K

Days on market

42

Homes for sale

153

Price cuts

16.6%

New listings

82

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

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

Prices over time

Somerville, MA home prices over time

Typical home values in Somerville, MA are up 0.5% over the past year, from $928K in September 2025 to $932K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Somerville, MA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$932,476+0.5%
September 2025$927,671No prior year

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

Market balance

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

Somerville, MA is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers.

These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction.

Based on a median of 42 days on market and 17% of listings with a price cut in the typical Somerville ZIP code, and 82 new listings against 153 active listings across Somerville, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Somerville 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 3 Somerville ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 0.7% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Somerville rose 0.5%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Somerville?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Somerville shows typical home values rising 0.7% by September 2027, after a 0.5% 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). 3 Somerville 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 Somerville?

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 Somerville, MA home prices.

What is the typical home value in Somerville?

The typical home value in Somerville is $932,476, up 0.5% over the past year as of September 2026.

How long do homes take to sell in Somerville?

The median time on market is 42 days as of September 2026.

How many homes are currently for sale in Somerville?

There are 153 homes for sale in Somerville as of September 2026, with a median list price of $987,350.

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

Typical home values in Somerville, MA are up 0.5% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

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

Somerville, MA is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers. These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction. Based on a median of 42 days on market and 17% of listings with a price cut in the typical Somerville ZIP code, and 82 new listings against 153 active listings across Somerville, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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