Selling a Home in Dorchester: Sold Prices, Days on Market and Pricing
634 homes sold in Dorchester from November 2025 through October 2026, at a median of $753,250, according to MLS PIN data. 34% sold above their final list price and 54% below it. Juan Murray uses these closed sales, broken down by property type, to set a pricing strategy for each Dorchester home and show the seller the net proceeds at each price.
Get my net proceeds estimateDorchester home sales at a glance
All residential sales that closed from November 2025 through October 2026.
| Area | Sales | Median sold price | Median days on market | Sold above list | Sold below list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester | 634 | $753,250 | 29 | 34% | 54% |
| Boston | 4,809 | $860,000 | 29 |
By property type
| Property type | Sales | Median sold price | Median days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Condo | 334 | $583,750 | 33 |
| Single-family | 96 | $772,500 | 24 |
| Two- to four-family and larger | 198 | $1,190,000 | 27 |
Segments with fewer than 10 sales are not priced here, because a median of a handful of sales can swing widely.
What the numbers mean for pricing
- More Dorchester homes sold below their final list price (54%) than above it (34%). Buyers negotiated, which puts the weight on a price grounded in recent comparable sales rather than a high opening number.
- Homes that sold spent a median of 29 days on market, in line with the Boston median of 29 days for the same period.
- Property type changes the numbers: two- to four-family homes sold for a median of $1,190,000, while condos sold for $583,750. A neighborhood-wide median says little about a specific home.
- 49% of Dorchester listings that came off the market in the period ended without a sale (expired or withdrawn), against 50% for Boston as a whole. What to do after a listing expires.
What a Dorchester pricing strategy consult covers
- Closed sales of the same property type nearby, adjusted for size, condition, parking and outdoor space.
- Homes currently for sale and Under Agreement that a buyer will compare with this one.
- The price brackets buyers search in, and where the home lands in them.
- Timing: how the season and the number of competing listings affect the first weeks on market.
- The net proceeds at each price option, with the deed excise tax, closing attorney fee and certificates.
More about Dorchester
The Dorchester neighborhood guide covers parks, transit, business districts and the homes that sell there.
About this data
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN), via Repliers, sales that closed from November 2025 through October 2026, retrieved 2026-11-11. The most recent month is left out until its closings are recorded.
Dorchester here means listings MLS PIN files under its Dorchester area. Listings with no MLS area are counted by ZIP codes 02121, 02122, 02124 and 02125. Medians cover every home in the group, so a specific home's value depends on its own size, condition and features.
Common questions
What is the median home sale price in Dorchester?
$753,250 for all residential sales from November 2025 through October 2026, according to MLS PIN data. Condos, single-family homes and multi-family homes sell at very different medians, so the property type matters more than the neighborhood figure.
How long does it take to sell a home in Dorchester?
The median was 29 days on market from November 2025 through October 2026.
Do homes in Dorchester sell above asking?
34% of Dorchester sales closed above the final list price and 54% below it from November 2025 through October 2026. The rest sold at list price.
Sources
This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Sellers should confirm details with their closing attorney and tax advisor.
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Success stories
I had known Juan prior to retaining him as our agent and anticipated a comprehensive, well thought out, sales strategy that fit my and my wife's desires and goals. I was right. While I want to say it was our great preparation that made the process go so smoothly, I think the advice and hand-holding Juan provided and the behind-the-scenes work he did was what actually made our experience exactly what we had hoped for. He also had a great support team that advised us on staging the house and did minor maintenance and clean-up work.
Estimate your net proceeds
Enter an expected sale price based on the Dorchester figures above to see an estimate of your proceeds.
Estimated net proceeds
Your full line-item breakdown will be emailed with your consult confirmation.
This is an estimate for planning only, based on the numbers you entered. It is not a settlement statement, appraisal, or legal or tax advice. Actual proceeds depend on the final price, payoff figures, prorations and costs confirmed by the closing attorneys. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently reviewed and verified.
Next step: review the real numbers with Juan
A pricing strategy consult starts from the figures above, checks them against recent closed sales, and turns them into a plan. No cost and no obligation.