Boston’s Top 5 Condo Sales: Week of November 5–12, 2026

Published: November 12, 2026 | Data source: MLSPIN

Five luxury properties closed this week in Boston, ranging from $3.67M to $8.8M across Beacon Hill, South End, Waterfront, and Midtown. This week’s sales illustrate the stark divide in the luxury market: ultra-premium properties (historic Beacon Hill townhouses, new construction penthouses) are still finding buyers, while the ultra-luxury segment shows extended marketing times.

Here’s what closed.

What Stands Out

The Jordan Mansion penthouse at 46 Beacon Street closed at $8.8M—a heritage residence in one of Boston’s most storied addresses. This is the ultra-premium Beacon Hill market, where historical significance, architectural pedigree, and scarcity command multimillion-dollar premiums. At $3,388/sqft, it’s in a different universe from the median.

By contrast, the Ritz-Carlton Residences unit in Midtown (1 Avery) took 414 days to close at $3.925M. That’s more than a year on market—a significant signal for ultra-luxury condos without the historical provenance of Beacon Hill. Even beautifully renovated high-rise units at premium pricing need the right buyer when days-on-market stretch that long.

The Waterfront penthouse at 110 Sudbury ($5.4M, DOM: 27) sold faster. New construction, skyline views from the 45th floor, and that new-development premium appear to move more quickly than repositioned legacy properties.

The two South End and Beacon Hill rowhouses closed quickly (13 days each) at $3.67M and $3.7M. These are the sweet spot of the luxury market right now—established neighborhoods, classic architecture, plenty of space (3–4 bedrooms), and faster turnover.

Median DOM across all five was 19 days, but that’s heavily skewed by the Ritz outlier. Strip that out and the median sits around 13–27 days. Premium properties with strong positioning sell quickly. Those without find the market patient.

What This Means for Sellers

If you’re selling in Beacon Hill or South End at this price point, your timeline depends on market positioning. The rowhouses closed in two weeks. The single-unit condo took over a year. The difference: clarity of value, buyer alignment, and market education.

Ultra-luxury properties (above $5M) need sophisticated marketing to find the right buyer. Don’t expect rapid turnaround unless your property has exceptional pedigree or is new construction with obvious appeal.

Historic/heritage properties (Beacon Hill’s Jordan Mansion) command premium pricing but need buyers who understand and value that heritage. This is a curated-buyer market.

What This Means for Buyers

If you’re shopping in Beacon Hill, expect to pay $3,000–$3,500+/sqft for established, premium units. Historic provenance commands the premium.

If you’re looking at new construction (Waterfront, high-rise towers), expect $2,300–$2,400/sqft for premium finishes and views. These units sell faster than legacy properties at the same price point.

If you’re finding properties that have been on market 100+ days, even in premium neighborhoods, there’s room to negotiate—either something is priced above market, or there’s a specific condition or HOA issue holding buyers back.

The Week Ahead

We’re heading into the slowest season of the year. The holidays and year-end typically cool the market significantly. But this week’s sales show that serious, well-positioned luxury inventory is still closing. If you’re thinking about listing before the year-end slowdown accelerates, now is the window.

All data sourced from MLSPIN. Condo sales closed in Boston, week of November 5–12, 2026.

Published by the Charles King Group, Hingham, MA.

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