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 $575K last month, down 19.0% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Central Square is $548, down 9.0% since last year.

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Central Square Housing Market Trends

What is the housing market like in Central Square today?

In October 2024, Central Square home prices were down 19.0% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $575K. On average, homes in Central Square sell after 122 days on the market compared to 16 days last year. There were 1 homes sold in October this year, down from 5 last year.

$670K

Sale Price

-16.7%
since last year

$548

Sale $/Sq. Ft.

-9.0%
since last year

Over List Price

0.2%

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 64 days.

100

Somewhat Competitive

Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for around list price and go pending in around 64 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 30 days.

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Charlestown

100

Very Competitive

Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for around list price and go pending in around 21 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 2% above list price and go pending in around 14 days.

Back Bay

100

Somewhat Competitive

Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 3% below list price and go pending in around 30 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 16 days.

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View houses in Central Square that sold recently

Recently sold homes

SOLD DEC 11, 2024
$600,000 Last Sold Price
2 beds
2 baths
1,028 sq ft
273 Border St Unit 2B, Boston, MA 02128
List Price
$625,000
Sale to List
4% under list
Days on Market
47 days
273 Border St Unit 2B, Boston, MA 02128
SOLD NOV 15, 2024
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$670,000 Last Sold Price
2 beds
2 baths
1,222 sq ft
250 Meridian St #506, Boston, MA 02128
List Price
$730,000
Sale to List
8% under list
Days on Market
120 days
250 Meridian St #506, Boston, MA 02128
SOLD AUG 22, 2024
$575,000 Last Sold Price
1 bed
1 bath
875 sq ft
301 Border #206, Boston, MA 02128
List Price
$575,000
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
141 days
301 Border #206, Boston, MA 02128
SOLD JUL 30, 2024
$655,000 Last Sold Price
2 beds
1.5 baths
879 sq ft
301 Border #213, Boston, MA 02128
List Price
$669,000
Sale to List
2% under list
Days on Market
139 days
301 Border #213, Boston, MA 02128
SOLD JUL 2, 2024
$580,000 Last Sold Price
1 bed
1 bath
736 sq ft
250 Meridian St #509, Boston, MA 02128
List Price
$599,900
Sale to List
3% under list
Days on Market
56 days
250 Meridian St #509, Boston, MA 02128

Schools in Central Square

Learn about schools in the Central Square area

Elementary
Middle
High

GreatSchools Rating

3/10

Umana/alighieri K-8

Public • PreK-8

758

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.

Flood Factor - Moderate

76% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years

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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