As of January 19, 2026, the Boston condo for sale inventory is currently limited and lower than the levels seen during the same period in 2025.

While the market entered 2026 with a shortage of available units, 2025 saw significant year-over-year inventory growth through much of the year, providing buyers with more options at that time.

Inventory Comparison: Jan 2026 vs. Jan 2025

January 2026: The market currently has limited inventory, which has led to properties standing out more due to fewer alternatives. Boston condos for sale are moving under agreement quickly.
January 2025: Inventory was experiencing a period of growth. By early 2025, the city had roughly 4.09 months of supply, a notable increase from the 3.07 months seen in late 2023.

Market Trends Influencing Inventory

Absorption Rates: In early 2026, properties are closing rapidly due to motivated buyers, whereas 2025 saw the median “days on market” increase from 47 to 54 days, reflecting a slightly slower pace and more selective buyer behavior.
Yearly Fluctuations: Throughout 2025, Boston saw substantial year-over-year increases in available listings, with some months (like May) seeing condo inventory rise by as much as 37% compared to the previous year.
Forecasted Outlook: Real estate experts project a “slow but steady improvement” in inventory throughout the remainder of 2026 as the market attempts to rebalance from current lows.

Metric	January 2026	January 2025
Inventory Levels	Limited; fewer alternatives for buyers	Growing; offered more negotiating power
Pace of Sales	Properties closing quickly	Median time on market was increasing
Buyer Status	Motivated, moving quickly	Selective, pushing back on rising prices

You can view current active Boston condos for sale on local real estate portals like the Ford Realty or Bostonreb.com for real-time unit counts.

These market reports compare the limited Boston condo for sale inventory in early 2026 to the growing inventory and changing buyer behaviors observed in early 2025.

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