ZIP 02199 covers Back Bay commercial-residential core, high-cost urban condo market, Prudential / Boylston corridor context. The typical home value in ZIP 02199 in the Boston housing market is $3,306,316. It is a small, dense pocket of about 1,292 residents at 8,711 people per square mile, so its housing stock is far smaller than a typical tracked ZIP.
Key stats
- ZIP 02199 is among the highest of tracked local ZIPs for home value.
- ZIP 02199 is around the 70th percentile of tracked local ZIPs for buyer competition.
- Supply and buyer competition did not produce a clear easing or tightening split.
- ZIP 02199's typical home value is 305.2% above the metro median of $815,935.
- Typical home value fell 1.9% over the past 12 months, from $3,369,613 to $3,306,316. It rose in 5 of 11 monthly readings. The largest monthly gain was +0.8% in February 2026.
- Typical home value
- $3,306,316
- Homes for sale
- 5
- Buyer competition
- 43
Price and rent in ZIP 02199
ZIP 02199 is among the highest of tracked local ZIPs for home value.
ZIP 02199 home value & rent trend (past 12 months)
Typical home value fell 1.9% over the past 12 months, from $3,369,613 to $3,306,316. It rose in 5 of 11 monthly readings. The largest monthly gain was +0.8% in February 2026.
How ZIP 02199 compares to the metro
ZIP 02199's typical home value is 305.2% above the metro median of $815,935.
Supply, pending activity, and competition
ZIP 02199 is among the lowest of tracked local ZIPs for for-sale inventory. ZIP 02199 is around the 70th percentile of tracked local ZIPs for buyer competition. Supply and buyer competition did not produce a clear easing or tightening split. Over the 12 readings on record, buyer competition moved between 43 and 73 — a 30-point spread across 27 comparable tracked ZIPs. Buyer competition has moved falling in each of the latest three available monthly readings.
Nearby markets worth comparing
Relevant nearby ZIP pages include 02116, 02118, 02115, 02108.
Continue your market research
- Is Boston Housing Market Cooling?Read the related local market analysis.
- Is Boston a Buyer's Market?Read the related local market analysis.
- Compare 02199 vs 02108Compare this market with another tracked ZIP or peer group.
- Compare 02199 vs 02109Compare this market with another tracked ZIP or peer group.
- Compare 02199 vs top 5 ZIPsCompare this market with another tracked ZIP or peer group.
- ZIP 02116 housing marketReview a nearby local market with the same core measures.
- ZIP 02118 housing marketReview a nearby local market with the same core measures.
- ZIP 02115 housing marketReview a nearby local market with the same core measures.
- Boston Metro housing market overviewReturn to the broader parent market.
02199 Housing Market Overview FAQ
What is the typical home value in ZIP 02199?
The typical home value in ZIP 02199 is $3,306,316 in the latest monthly reading.
Is ZIP 02199 more or less expensive than the metro median?
ZIP 02199's typical home value is 305.2% above the metro median of $815,935.
How have home values changed in ZIP 02199 over the past year?
Typical home value fell 1.9% over the past 12 months, from $3,369,613 to $3,306,316. It rose in 5 of 11 monthly readings. The largest monthly gain was +0.8% in February 2026.
Sources and method
- HomeMarketCap.com data sources: home value, rent, inventory, and market activity datasets
- HomeMarketCap.com methodology: definitions and calculation rules