West Roxbury, MA 02132 Real Estate Market Report

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

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Executive Overview

The median sold price in West Roxbury is $815,000, reflecting a competitive market environment. This figure indicates a robust demand for homes, despite the market showing signs of slight cooling with an increase in the median days on market to 210 days. The neighborhood has seen home prices appreciate year-over-year, contributing to a favorable selling environment, although the elevated time on market may suggest some pricing friction between seller expectations and buyer willingness to pay.

Current market conditions indicate elevated inventory levels relative to sales activity, which may lead to a more cautious approach from buyers. The median listing price stands at $1,159,500, highlighting a significant gap between asking prices and actual sold prices, which could impact future sales velocity. Overall, while the market remains hot, the increased days on market and pricing discrepancies suggest a potential shift in buyer sentiment and market dynamics.

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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 Hot market indicates strong buyer demand with limited inventory, typically characterized by rising prices, quick sales (low days on market), and inventory levels below historical averages.

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in the West Roxbury MA market average around 5.88% to 6.31%, which is notably lower than the 7.0% rates seen at the start of 2026.

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 $815,000 indicates strong demand but reflects a gap with the median listing price of $1,159,500, suggesting potential pricing friction.

2. With 210 days on market, the increase in time suggests a caution signal regarding sales velocity in the current environment.

3. The market temperature remains hot, indicating continued buyer interest despite the longer days on market.

4. The median market rent of $3,260 shows robust demand for rental properties, although year-over-year trends are currently unavailable.

5. Current interest rates are moderate, with 30-year fixed mortgage rates averaging between 5.88% and 6.31%, which is lower than the 7.0% seen at the start of 2026, potentially supporting buyer 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.