· By Juan Murray
Dorchester Market Report: July to September 2026
From July to September 2026, 166 homes sold in Dorchester at a median price of $764,500, 13.3% higher than the $675,000 median across 183 sales in July to September 2025. Much of that rise reflects the mix: more two- to four-family homes, which sell at higher prices, and fewer condominiums.
July to September 2026 · MLS PIN's Dorchester area
$764,500
Median sale price, 166 sales
Median days on market
31days
28 days in July to September 2025
Sold above asking
27%
56% sold below
Median price, year over year
13.3%higher
$675,000 in July to September 2025
Key Takeaways
- Median sale price: $764,500 across 166 sales (MLS PIN's Dorchester area).
- Median days on market: 31.
- 27% of homes sold above their last asking price and 56% below; the median sale price was 99.1% of asking.
- The overall median rose 13.3%, largely because two- to four-family homes made up more of the sales.
What sold
| Property type | Sales | Median sale price |
|---|---|---|
| Condominiums | 86 | $600,000 |
| Single-family homes | 21 | $732,000 |
| Two- to four-family homes | 56 | $1,190,000 |
| Other residential | 3 | Fewer than 10 sales |
Source: MLS PIN via Repliers. Bars start at $0.
What changed from a year earlier
Two- to four-family homes accounted for 56 of the 166 sales, up from 43 of 183 a year earlier, at a median of $1,190,000 compared with $1,159,000. Condominiums fell from 110 sales to 86, and their median rose from $570,000 to $600,000. The single-family median went the other way, from $792,000 to $732,000, on 21 sales compared with 30. Each type's median moved far less than the overall 13.3%, so most of the increase comes from the mix of homes that sold.
Buyers had more room to negotiate. Of the homes that sold, 56% went below asking, compared with 52%, and 27% went above, compared with 33%. The median sale price was 99.1% of asking, and the median home took 31 days to sell, 3 more than a year earlier.
If you're selling in Dorchester
For a Dorchester seller, the 13.3% rise in the overall median is not a measure of how much any one home gained. Condominium and multi-family medians rose modestly, and the single-family median fell. Pricing should start from recent sales of the same type and size nearby.
More than half of Dorchester sales closed below asking, and the median home sold in 31 days. Buyers had room to negotiate in this period, so the list price carries more weight.
Juan's Dorchester seller guide covers preparation and pricing, and the net proceeds estimate shows what a sale at a given price would leave after costs.
FAQ
What is the median home price in Dorchester?
From July to September 2026, the median sale price in Dorchester was $764,500, on 166 closed sales recorded in MLS PIN. Condominiums sold at a median of $600,000, single-family homes at $732,000 and two- to four-family homes at $1,190,000.
Is Dorchester a buyer's or seller's market?
Buyers had more room to negotiate. Of the homes that sold from July to September 2026, 56% went below their last asking price and 27% above, the median sale price was 99.1% of asking, and the median home took 31 days to sell.
Are home prices going down in Dorchester?
The overall median rose 13.3% from $675,000 a year earlier, mostly because more two- to four-family homes sold. By type, the single-family median fell from $792,000 to $732,000, while the condominium median rose from $570,000 to $600,000.
About these numbers
Dorchester here is MLS PIN's Dorchester area; listings with no MLS area are counted by ZIP code (02121, 02122, 02124, 02125), and a median describes the middle sale, not any one home. Figures cover residential sales recorded in MLS PIN that closed from July to September 2026.
Sources
- MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN) via Repliers, July to September 2026 and July to September 2025, pulled 2026-11-12
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About Juan Murray
Juan Murray is a Boston broker associate with more than 30 years of experience helping buyers, sellers, and investors across Greater Boston, personally leading every transaction from the first conversation through closing.
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Equal Housing Opportunity. Juan Murray is licensed as a Broker in Massachusetts, regulated by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons. This report is general information only and does not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice.