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Will my home sell in Boston-Cambridge-Newton?

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Primpted Housing Analyst

Updated monthly · Data through May 2026 · v265

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Sold Score
77/100
YoY Good Chance of Selling
Pending ratio
1.05
YoY contracts vs active
Inventory YoY
+0.1%
YoY active listings
Median DOM
25
YoY days on market
Price cuts
33.0%
YoY of active listings
Yes — conditions in Boston-Cambridge-Newton as of May 2026 favor sellers. The Primpted Sold Score is 77/100 (Good Chance of Selling), meaning a well-priced, well-prepared home should sell within a reasonable window. Buyers are converting active listings into contracts at a pending ratio of 1.05, the strongest single indicator that homes are moving. Inventory is up +11.0% year over year — your home is competing with more options. The typical home in Boston-Cambridge-Newton sits 25 days on market before going under contract. About 33.0% of active listings have cut their price — pricing to the market on day one is the single biggest lever. Bottom line: in Boston-Cambridge-Newton right now, your sale outcome is driven more by **list price and condition** than by macro market timing. A pricing analysis against the comps in your specific neighborhood is the best next step. — Live indicators (May 2026): Sold Score: 77/100 (Good Chance of Selling) · Pending ratio: 1.05 · Inventory YoY: +11.0% · Median days on market: 25 · Sellers cutting price: 33.0% · Median listing price: $825,000 (-3.5% YoY)

Boston-Cambridge-Newton snapshot

As of the latest 2026 data
Median listing
$825K
YoY -0.0%
Active inventory
8,751
YoY +0.1%
Median DOM
37
YoY +0.2%
Pending ratio
0.96
YoY +0.7%
Price-reduced
14.6%
YoY -0.0%

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