Cambridge, Fall 2026: more sales, lower median price
Cambridge sold more single-family homes this summer, 38 compared with 25, but the median sale fell 7.9% to $2,337,500. 47% of homes sold over asking, down from 52%, and there's about 2.4 months of supply.
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Single-family homes
July 1 through September 29, 2026, compared with the same period in 2025
| Measure | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes sold | 38 | 25 | +52.0% |
| Median sale price | $2,337,500 | $2,537,250 | −7.9% |
| Median price per sq. ft. | $1,059 | $895 | +18.3% |
| Median sale-to-list price | 100.0% | 101.0% | −1.0 pt |
| Sold over asking | 47% | 52% | −5 pts |
| Median days on market | 17 | 19 | −2 days |
| New listings | 32 | 53 | −39.6% |
| Sales with seller concessions | 3% (1) | 8% (2) | Down |
The median single-family sale was $2,337,500, down 7.9% from $2,537,250 last summer, while price per square foot rose 18.3% to $1,059, so the lower median reflects which homes sold more than falling values. The typical home sold for 100.0% of its list price, with a median of 17 days on market, faster than last year's 19. One sale included a seller concession, compared with two last summer.
For context, from April through June the median single-family sale was $2,467,500, and 55% of homes sold over asking.
Right now, as of October 1, 2026: 31 single-family homes are for sale and another 12 are under agreement. That's roughly 2.4 months of supply, still a seller's market. Thirteen of the 31 active listings have already cut their price, and new listings were down 39.6% this summer.
Condominiums
July 1 through September 29, 2026, compared with the same period in 2025
| Measure | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Condos sold | 138 | 120 | +15.0% |
| Median sale price | $948,000 | $885,000 | +7.1% |
| Median sale-to-list price | 99.7% | 99.0% | +0.7 pts |
| Median days on market | 28.5 | 26.5 | +2 days |
| New listings | 224 | 213 | +5.2% |
More Cambridge condos sold this summer, and the median price rose. The median condo sale was $948,000, up 7.1% from $885,000, and the typical condo sold for 99.7% of its list price in a median of 28.5 days, compared with 26.5 last year. As of October 1, 2026, there are 179 condos for sale and 67 under agreement.
What it means if you own in Cambridge
Cambridge's median price dipped this summer, though most homes sold at or below asking. With 13 of 31 active listings already cutting their price, the first price matters. Townwide numbers can't tell you what your home is worth. Your street, your updates and your timing all move the number.
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Based on information provided to and compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc., covering sales from July 1 through September 29 in 2025 and 2026, plus April through June 2026 for spring context. Current for-sale and under-agreement counts are as of October 1, 2026. The analysis includes single-family and condominium listings in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Recent closings may still be reported.