West Roxbury, MA 02132 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 02132
Report Date: March 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
Scope: Single-Family Residential (SFR) listings and comps only

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Executive Overview

The real estate market in West Roxbury is currently characterized by a median sold price of $775,000, reflecting a complex landscape where prices have shown signs of decline. Specifically, the market has experienced a downward trend, with prices noted as down year-over-year. This suggests that while the median listing price stands at $975,000, there is a significant gap between seller expectations and actual transaction values, indicating potential pricing friction in the market.

Transaction activity appears to be moderate, with 260 median days on market suggesting slower sales velocity and a shift in leverage towards buyers. The inventory levels are described as elevated, which may contribute to the extended time properties are remaining unsold. Additionally, the rental market is softening, with a median market rent of $3,260, reflecting a year-over-year decline that further emphasizes the challenges facing landlords and sellers alike in this environment.

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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

Note: The relationship between property values and rental rates reflects different market dynamics. Higher-priced properties may have lower rental yields due to factors such as luxury market positioning, owner-occupancy preferences, or long-term appreciation strategies rather than immediate rental income maximization.

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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 the West Roxbury MA market at 6.56% are notably higher than the 5.50% seen earlier in 2026, indicating current property owners locked in favorable terms.

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 $775,000 indicates a significant gap from the median listing price of $975,000, suggesting pricing friction in the market.

2. With 260 median days on market, properties are experiencing slower sales velocity, allowing buyers to gain leverage in negotiations.

3. The year-over-year trend shows that prices are down, indicating a potential shift in market dynamics and buyer sentiment.

4. The rental market is also facing challenges, with a median market rent of $3,260 reflecting a down trend year-over-year, impacting rental income potential.

5. Overall, the market temperature is currently neutral, suggesting a balanced environment despite the elevated inventory levels relative to sales activity.

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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.