02/10/2026
📉 Cambridge Market Update: January 2026
The Cambridge real estate market has officially shifted into Buyer’s Market territory. With increased inventory and cooling prices, buyers now have the upper hand in negotiations and more options to choose from.
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The Key Numbers:
Median Sale Price: $642,500 (Down 8.21% YoY).
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Average Sale Price: $669,011 (Down 10.94% YoY).
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Unit Sales: Only 66 homes changed hands this month, a 32.65% dip from last year.
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Days on Market: Homes are averaging 47 days on the market—up 17 days from January 2025.
Inventory: There were 188 new listings, but with a sales-to-listing ratio of 35.11%, the market is leaning heavily in favor of buyers.
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What does this mean for you? If you’ve been waiting on the sidelines, the current climate offers significantly more negotiating power than we’ve seen in recent years. Sellers are seeing longer wait times, making a sharp pricing strategy more critical than ever.
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🏠 Thinking of making a move in this buyer’s market? Whether you’re looking for your first home or curious about your property’s new value, I’m here to help you navigate these shifting conditions.
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