Central Square, MA Housing Market

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The Central Square housing market is somewhat competitive. The median sale price of a home in Central Square was $600K last month, down 28.6% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Central Square is $612, down 23.7% since last year.

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Central Square Housing Market Trends

What is the housing market like in Central Square today?

In May 2025, Central Square home prices were down 28.6% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $600K. On average, homes in Central Square sell after 53 days on the market compared to 51 days last year. There were 2 homes sold in May this year, down from 15 last year.

$630K

Sale Price

-16.0%
since last year

$612

Sale $/Sq. Ft.

-23.7%
since last year

Under List Price

0.7%

Days on Market

Down Payment

20.0%

Total Homes Sold

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How hot is the Central Square housing market?

Central Square is somewhat competitive. Homes sell in 85 days.

100

Somewhat Competitive

Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 1% below list price and go pending in around 85 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 26 days.

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Charlestown

100

Very Competitive

Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for about 1% above list price and go pending in around 14 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 5% above list price and go pending in around 9 days.

Back Bay

100

Somewhat Competitive

Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 2% below list price and go pending in around 35 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 1% above list price and go pending in around 14 days.

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Recently sold homes

SOLD JUN 23, 2025
$735,000 Last Sold Price
2 beds
2 baths
1,273 sq ft
364 Meridian St #1, Boston, MA 02128
List Price
$739,000
Sale to List
1% under list
Days on Market
54 days
364 Meridian St #1, Boston, MA 02128
SOLD JUN 19, 2025
$2,000,000 Last Sold Price
11 beds
5 baths
2,912 sq ft
272-274B Meridian, Boston, MA 02128
List Price
$2,295,000
Sale to List
13% under list
Days on Market
280 days
272-274B Meridian, Boston, MA 02128
SOLD JUN 3, 2025
$585,000 Last Sold Price
1 bed
1 bath
777 sq ft
250 Meridian #403, Boston, MA 02128
List Price
$599,000
Sale to List
2% under list
Days on Market
82 days
250 Meridian #403, Boston, MA 02128
SOLD APR 4, 2025
$630,000 Last Sold Price
2 beds
2 baths
1,028 sq ft
273 Border St Unit B3, Boston, MA 02128
List Price
$649,000
Sale to List
3% under list
Days on Market
85 days
273 Border St Unit B3, Boston, MA 02128
SOLD MAR 3, 2025
$569,000 Last Sold Price
1 bed
1 bath
874 sq ft
301 Border Unit 506A, Boston, MA 02128
List Price
$569,000
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
93 days
301 Border Unit 506A, Boston, MA 02128
SOLD FEB 27, 2025
$800,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2.5 baths
1,414 sq ft
301 Border Unit 504A, Boston, MA 02128
List Price
$799,000
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
89 days
301 Border Unit 504A, Boston, MA 02128
SOLD FEB 20, 2025
$689,000 Last Sold Price
2 beds
2 baths
1,004 sq ft
301 Border Ph 605, Boston, MA 02128
List Price
$699,000
Sale to List
1% under list
Days on Market
82 days
301 Border Ph 605, Boston, MA 02128
SOLD FEB 19, 2025
$557,500 Last Sold Price
1 bed
1 bath
730 sq ft
301 Border Ph 602, Boston, MA 02128
List Price
$525,000
Sale to List
6% over list
Days on Market
81 days
301 Border Ph 602, Boston, MA 02128
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Schools in Central Square

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Elementary
Middle
High

GreatSchools Rating

4/10

Umana/Alighieri K-8

Public • PreK-8

581

Students

N/A

School data provided by GreatSchools. School service boundaries are intended to be used as reference only. To verify enrollment eligibility for a property, contact the school directly.

Climate's impact on Central Square housing

Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that could impact homes in Central Square.

Wind Factor - Major

99% of properties are at major risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years

Heat Factor - Major

98% of properties are at major risk of heat over the next 30 years

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Transportation in Central Square

Learn about the walkability, bikeability, and transit-friendliness of Central Square

93 / 100

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

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