John Dean

Engel & Völkers Engel & Volkers Boston

Looking to sell your property, buy a new home, or just need some expert real estate advice?

About
John J. Dean Jr. is a RealTrends Verified Advisor ranked in the Top 3% of all REALTORS® in Massachusetts and #117 in Boston. Backed by sharp analytics and third-party-validated performance, John brings a strategic yet personal approach to every move. As a member of Realm Global, an exclusive network connecting top advisors and high-net-worth clients worldwide, he leverages elite data, marketing reach, and cross-market insights to elevate results.

John doesn’t believe in cookie-cutter real estate. Every client gets a tailored plan—whether preparing a condo for market, navigating a competitive purchase, or relocating for medicine, tech, pharma, or academia. His process is simple: understand your goals, build a strategy around them, and execute with precision, strong negotiation, and clear communication. With John, you get a true partner backed by results proven in one of the nation’s most competitive markets.
Highlights *
39
Recent sales
$450K-$3.1M
Price range
$765K
Median price
17
Years experience

Recent Listings & Sales

Address Sold Date Sold Price Represented
96 Glen St
Somerville, MA 02145
6/1/2026 $1,100,000 Buyer
84 Grant St #7
Somerville, MA 02145
5/28/2026 $450,000 Seller
84 Grant St
Somerville, MA 02145
5/2/2026 $450,000 Seller
125 Lowell St #403
Somerville, MA 02143
1/23/2026 $918,750 Buyer
373 Commonwealth Ave #103
Boston, MA 02115
12/4/2025 $935,000 Buyer

Transaction History *

Seller Deals

Total Deals
16
Total Value
$11,944,500
Median Sale Price
$745,000
Price Range
$450K - $960K

Buyer Deals

Total Deals
23
Total Value
$22,861,756
Median Sale Price
$773,750
Price Range
$455K - $3.1M

Sales Volume Timeline

John Dean’s production volume for the past 3 year period Q3 ’23 Q3 2023: $4M Q4 ’23 Q4 2023: $1.1M Q1 ’24 Q1 2024: $2.1M Q2 ’24 Q2 2024: $1.2M Q3 ’24 Q3 2024: $3.7M Q4 ’24 Q4 2024: $4.3M Q1 ’25 Q1 2025: $5.7M Q2 ’25 Q2 2025: $4.6M Q3 ’25 Q3 2025: $4.3M Q4 ’25 Q4 2025: $935K Q1 ’26 Q1 2026: $919K Q2 ’26 Q2 2026: $2M Q3 ’26 Q3 2026: $0 Q3 2023 Total Sales $4M Q4 2023 Total Sales $1.1M Q1 2024 Total Sales $2.1M Q2 2024 Total Sales $1.2M Q3 2024 Total Sales $3.7M Q4 2024 Total Sales $4.3M Q1 2025 Total Sales $5.7M Q2 2025 Total Sales $4.6M Q3 2025 Total Sales $4.3M Q4 2025 Total Sales $935K Q1 2026 Total Sales $919K Q2 2026 Total Sales $2M Q3 2026 (Jul 1-Jul 13) Total Sales $0

Ratings & Reviews
4.9 (8)

chi sonmez
Somerville, MA - Jan 31, 2026

Experience matters! John was a constant source of knowledge and support throughout an unusually long period we experienced between P&S signing and closing due to the nature of the new project we purchased. He is a great communicator- he kept sellers accountable while keeping me informed of developments. It was a pleasure working with him!

Source: Zillow

M. Norby
Boston, MA - Dec 17, 2025

Helpful, Energetic, Good Listener, Knowledgeable, Great communication, etc. Never visiting Boston or actually looking for a home there was overwhelming. We made several trips there over different weeks in hopes of findi the perfect place. John helped us to look at numerous houses explaining what to look for and what not to look for. We looked online and found a few, but he was quick to send us a website with all the local condos for sale in the areas we were looking at. He even was able to point to a few that were coming on the market shortly. He really listened to what we were looking for and, having lived in the same area before, was able to point us in the right direction on several places. He helped by understanding our needs and limitations while looking for our wants and wishes. In the end, I'm not sure how many condos we actually looked at, but it was several. Ultimately we were able to find a great place that we will have for a very long time.

Source: Yelp

Anna T.
Malden, MA - Aug 15, 2023

I can't thank John Dean enough for handing the sale of my home. John's knowledge of the industry and the area was exceptional. He kept me informed of all the issues and guided me with decisions that had to be made. He offered to make several trips to the house to meet and coordinate the inspections and other people that assisted me with the move. Not being available to make it to the property for various reasons being the distance and caring for a disabled husband, John saved me from having to be there. John was there to manage everything for me. If you need a professional agent, look no further than John Dean.

Verified by Agent Pronto

George H R.
Malden, MA - Jul 25, 2022

John Dean was a head of his class in real estate transactions. Beyond a pleasure to work with.

Verified by Agent Pronto

Heather

John is the best of the best! I recently worked with John for the second time on the purchase of a home and for the first time on the sale of a home. He is an outstanding realtor and incredibly dedicated to the success of his clients. We spent 8 months in this crazy real estate market searching for the perfect fit and John was with us every step of the way with sound advice and a practical approach. He ultimately saw the potential in a home that we had previously passed over based only on the listing, and when we set foot on the property we fell in love with it. He helped us negotiate a successful offer and, without John's insight and expertise, I don't think we would be in our beautiful new home today! John also worked with us to prepare for the sale of our previous home and brought excellent offers to the table with a closing completed in our desired timeline. I recommend John highly and without reservation for anyone in need of a realtor in greater Boston area.

Source: Agent

Professional Info

Brokerage

Engel & Völkers Engel & Volkers Boston
46 Gloucester Street
Boston, MA 02115

Licensed

Licensed REALTOR®
MA 9512873

Awards

  • Top Agent Magazine 2017 & 2020
  • Best Of Zillow
  • e-Pro, SRS, PSA
  • Boston Agent Magazine "Who's Who" 2018-2024
  • Engel & Volkers World Class Elite 2018-2025

Specialties

  • Age-restricted communities
  • First-time buyers
  • Flipping & rehab
  • Investment & property management
  • Luxury properties
  • Military
  • Recreation & Vacation
  • Relocation

Designations

  • ABR®
  • CRS
  • e-PRO®
  • LHC
  • PSA
  • SRS

Hobbies

  • Food & Cooking
  • Nature
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Technology
  • Travel

Education

Franklin Pierce University
Bachelor’s Degree, History

Top Cities *

Medford

  • 9 sales past 3 years
  • 55 days on market
  • $910K median price

Somerville

  • 8 sales past 3 years
  • 43 days on market
  • $750K median price

Boston

  • 8 sales past 3 years
  • 249 days on market
  • $765K median price

* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.