Roxbury, MA 02119 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 02119
Report Date: April 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
Scope: Single-Family Residential (SFR) listings and comps only

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Executive Overview

The median sold price in Roxbury, MA is $508,654, indicating a competitive market with signs of price appreciation. The neighborhood has increased 15% since 2023, reflecting a strong demand for properties despite the current market conditions. With a median days on market of 203, the market is experiencing slower sales velocity, which may suggest a need for adjustments in pricing strategies by sellers.

Inventory levels are currently elevated, with excess supply relative to sales activity. This situation may create opportunities for buyers, as the market temperature is classified as neutral, indicating a balanced environment where neither buyers nor sellers hold a distinct advantage. As rental demand continues to rise, with a median market rent of $3,540, the overall economic stability in the Greater Boston area supports ongoing interest in the Roxbury real estate market.

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Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

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Market Metrics

Note: The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

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Rental Market

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Property Taxes

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Liquidity & Velocity

Note: A Sale-to-List Ratio near 100% can occur when properties sell at or near their final listing price after price adjustments during the listing period, even when initial listing prices differ significantly from sale prices.

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Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Roxbury, MA are averaging 6.38% as of March 2026, which is 0.18% higher than the 6.67% average seen in March 2025.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.

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Key Findings

1. The median sold price of $508,654 suggests a competitive market with recent price appreciation.

2. With 203 days on market, properties are experiencing slower sales velocity, indicating potential pricing adjustments may be necessary.

3. Elevated inventory levels indicate excess supply relative to sales activity, providing opportunities for buyers.

4. The median market rent of $3,540 reflects strong rental demand, supporting overall market stability.

5. The market temperature is neutral, suggesting a balanced environment for transactions without a clear advantage for buyers or sellers.

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Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.