Real Estate Data API

South Boston MA

232 active listings out of 17K total properties we track across 8 South Boston ZIPs — listings, off-market homes, rentals, and full sales/tax history. Refreshed nightly.

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Active
232
Median
$949K
-5.8%
Sold/mo
16
-52.9%
Tracked
17K
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Inventory breakdown

Distribution of the 232 currently-active listings in South Boston, MA. Full dataset covers 17K properties — listings, off-market homes, rentals, and full history.

Active by price range
Under $300K 8 (3.4%)
$300K–$500K 22 (9.5%)
$500K–$750K 44 (19%)
$750K–$1M 55 (23.7%)
$1M–$2M 82 (35.3%)
$2M+ 21 (9.1%)
Active by bedroom count
Studio/1 bd 24
2 bd 100
3 bd 51
4 bd 31
5+ bd 26
Active by property type
Condo 123 (53%)
Single Family 59 (25.4%)
Multi Family 30 (12.9%)
Townhouse 16 (6.9%)
Manufactured 4 (1.7%)

ZIP codes in South Boston

Drill into any ZIP for hex-level breakdowns.

02127
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Active
177
Tracked
13K
02375
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Active
55
Tracked
3.9K
02136
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Active
0
Tracked
10
02780
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Active
0
Tracked
1
02139
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Active
0
Tracked
1
02379
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Active
0
Tracked
1
02116
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Active
0
Tracked
1
02122
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Active
0
Tracked
1

Nearby cities

Other Massachusetts cities within driving distance.

Dorchester
0.4 mi away
Active: 395
Dorchester Center
1.9 mi away
Active: 70
Mattapan
2 mi away
Active: 57
Quincy
2.3 mi away
Active: 288
Hyde Park
3.4 mi away
Active: 79
Hull
3.9 mi away
Active: 106
Roslindale
4 mi away
Active: 112
Waltham
4.3 mi away
Active: 198
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Get South Boston, MA data in your app

curl
request 
GET https://api.straply.com/v1/markets/city/south-boston-ma
Authorization: Bearer $STRAPLY_KEY
200 OK response 
{
  "city": "south-boston-ma",
  "total_tracked": 16788,
  "active": 232,
  "median_list": 949000
}
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South Boston, MA real estate: market summary

As of April 2026, Straply tracks 16,788 homes in South Boston, MA, with 232 active for sale at a median list price of $949,000 (~$740/sq ft). Notably, it has notably historic housing — 53% of homes predate 1940.

Median list price
$949,000
Median $/sq ft
$740
Active listings
232
Median sale price
$821,750 (-6% YoY)
Properties tracked
16,788

Frequently asked: South Boston, MA real estate

What is the median home price in South Boston?

The median list price in South Boston, MA is $949,000 (about $740 per square foot), based on 232 active listings tracked by Straply as of April 2026.

What price range are homes in South Boston?

Active listings in South Boston, MA concentrate in: 35% $1m–$2m and 24% $750k–$1m.

Are home prices in South Boston going up or down?

The median sale price is $821,750, down 6% year over year. Straply tracked 481 sales here over the past 12 months.

How many homes are for sale in South Boston?

Straply is tracking 232 active listings in South Boston, MA out of 16,788 properties on record as of April 2026.

How old are the homes in South Boston?

Most homes in South Boston, MA were built in the 1900s. About 34% were built after 1980, while 53% predate 1940. The newest tracked home dates to 2026.

What types of homes are in South Boston?

South Boston, MA is mostly condos (53% of listings). Also common: single-family homes 25%, multi-family homes 13%.

How many bedrooms do homes in South Boston typically have?

The most common size in South Boston, MA is 2 bd.

What are the most active ZIP codes in South Boston?

The ZIP codes with the most active listings in South Boston, MA are 02127, 02375.

What areas are near South Boston?

Nearby markets Straply also tracks include Dorchester, Dorchester Center, Mattapan, Quincy.

Data as of April 2026. Source: Straply. For address-level history and programmatic access, use the Straply API.