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Welcome to our monthly Burlington, MA real estate market update! If you’ve ever wondered, “So… how’s the market?”...this series is for you. Today we’re taking a look back at how the Burlington real estate market performed in May. 

Market Snapshot at a Glance: May 2026 Stats vs May 2025

A total of 19 single family homes sold in Burlington in May, the highest number of closings in any month so far this year. This brings the YTD total to 54. Here’s how May 2026 compared to the same month last year:

  • Median days to accept an offer: 6 (versus 7.5 in 2025)
  • Median sale price: $890k (versus $952,500 in May 2025)
  • Homes sold: 19 (versus 18 in May  2025)
Photo Credit: Surette Media; 22 Mountain Road, Burlington hit the spring market and we received a total of 12 offers!

YTD Overview

Burlington real estate prices remained relatively on par with last year. Looking at all sales YTD (through the end of May), Burlington’s average sale price was $1,087,165, coming in slightly below 2025 numbers (-1.38%).  Homes continue to take a bit more time to secure a buyer, with the average Burlington home accepting an offer in 25 days, compared to only 17 last year.  Global uncertainty and upticking interest rates continue to impart a feeling of cautiousness among home buyers.

As we head into the warmer months, with the heat of the spring market behind us, we expect prices to continue to soften and market times to lengthen both due to typical seasonal market fluctuations and greater economic factors. Mortgage rates remained elevated in May, hovering around the mid- to high-6% range.  

 Fun Burlington Stats May 2026

What about condos?

We don’t look at condos as often because there isn’t enough data to make meaningful comparisons year over year.  Between January 1st and May 31st, only 6 condos sold in Burlington, compared to 9 during the same time period last year.  Of those 6, five were townhouse style units and the median amount of time it took to accept an offer was only 3 days.

In all of Middlesex County, the number of condo listings sold through May (1752) is on par with last year, and the average sale price of $775,216 is just 0.58% lower than 2025. But, the trend of homes taking longer to sell can also be seen in the condo market.  In 2026, condo sellers can expect to wait 34 days, 26% longer than last year, to accept an offer on their property.

Homeowner Tip of the Month: Have You Tested Your Smoke Detectors Recently?

Massachusetts law requires smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in all homes, but it’s easy to forget about them until they start chirping at 2:00 AM. June is a great time to test each unit, replace batteries if needed, and check their expiration dates. Most detectors need to be replaced every 7–10 years.

If you’re planning to sell your home anytime in the future, keeping your detectors up to date is especially important. Massachusetts requires a smoke and carbon monoxide inspection before most home sales, and outdated or improperly placed detectors can cause delays before closing.

Curious about the requirements for your home? Check out the Massachusetts Guide for smoke detector and carbon in one and two family homes.

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