Luxury Listings & Market Trends: August 2025 Real Estate Update

Luxury Listings & Market Trends: August 2025 Real Estate Update

by Stephen McCarthy

Thinking of buying or selling real estate in 2025?
I’m here to help! Whether you're looking for a coastal retreat, a city condo, or a suburban estate, here’s a look at some standout listings and the latest market trends.


🏡 Featured Properties

238 Cranberry Lane, Chatham, MA
💰 Asking: $7,200,000
A coastal oasis in North Chatham with panoramic water views, five bedrooms, three baths, and over 1,850 sq ft of living space.
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62 Bay Street, Quincy, MA
💰 Asking: $5,275,000
Oceanfront living just 25 minutes from Boston. This brand-new Newport Shingle-style home sits on a serene .4-acre lot.
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12 Winding River Circle, Wellesley, MA
💰 Asking: $5,890,000
Over 7,700 sq ft of beautifully designed space on a cul-de-sac with river views and manicured grounds.
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📊 South Boston Market Update: July 2025 vs. July 2024

  • MLS Listings:

    • July 2024: 147
    • August 2025: 119
  • Sales Activity July 2025:

    • Total Listed: +4 units
    • Went Pending: -2 units
    • Closed Sales: +6 units
    • Average Sale Price: ↓ 8.8% ($1.062M → $968K)
  • Rental Inventory on Zillow:

    • Currently: 651 listings

🏘️ Real Estate Insights

How to Convert Your Multi-Family to Condos
One of the great advantages of owning a multi-family property in Boston is the potential to convert it into condominiums.
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Hingham vs. South Boston
For around $2.3M, would you choose a single-family home in Hingham or South Boston?
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Apartment Rental Fees
Broker fee rules in Massachusetts have changed. Learn who pays and what’s allowed.
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📞 Let’s Work Together

Whether you're buying, selling, or just exploring your options, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. With over 500 properties sold since 2001, I bring experience, insight, and dedication to every transaction.

Contact Stephen McCarthy
📱 617.320.7219
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📍 18 Arlington Street, Boston, MA

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I have been a full-time Boston Real Estate Sales Agent since 2001. I focus primarily on the South Boston, MA real estate market. However, I have closed sales throughout Greater Boston. I monitor values and market activity so that I may provide my clients with timely market information and expertise.

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