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 *
43
Recent sales
$376K - $3.1M
Price range
$850K
Median price
17
Years experience

Recent Listings & Sales

Address Sold Date Sold Price Represented
61 Dartmouth St #3
Belmont, MA 02478
11/5/2026 $595,000 Seller
96a High St #A
Topsfield, MA 01983
10/23/2026 $890,000 Buyer
4 Martin Louis Way
Stoneham, MA 02180
9/21/2026 $1,474,000 Buyer
875 Highland Ave
Medford, MA 02155
9/17/2026 $860,000 Seller
534 Main St #11
Melrose, MA 02176
9/7/2026 $376,000 Buyer

Transaction History *

Seller Deals

Total Deals
16
Total Value
$12,644,500
Median Sale Price
$867,500
Price Range
$438K - $1.2M

Buyer Deals

Total Deals
27
Total Value
$26,375,856
Median Sale Price
$773,750
Price Range
$376K - $3.1M

Sales Volume Timeline

John Dean’s production volume for the past 3 year period Q1 ’24 Q1 2024 (Jan 1–Mar 31, 2024): $2.1M Q2 ’24 Q2 2024 (Apr 1–Jun 30, 2024): $1.2M Q3 ’24 Q3 2024 (Jul 1–Sep 30, 2024): $3.7M Q4 ’24 Q4 2024 (Oct 1–Dec 31, 2024): $4.3M Q1 ’25 Q1 2025 (Jan 1–Mar 31, 2025): $5.7M Q2 ’25 Q2 2025 (Apr 1–Jun 30, 2025): $4.6M Q3 ’25 Q3 2025 (Jul 1–Sep 30, 2025): $4.3M Q4 ’25 Q4 2025 (Oct 1–Dec 31, 2025): $935K Q1 ’26 Q1 2026 (Jan 1–Mar 31, 2026): $919K Q2 ’26 Q2 2026 (Apr 1–Jun 30, 2026): $2.1M Q3 ’26 Q3 2026 (Jul 1–Sep 30, 2026): $7.2M 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 $2.1M Q3 2026 Total Sales $7.2M

Sales volume is shown for complete quarters only.

Ratings & Reviews
4.9 (78)

Reviewers say

Reviewers often praise John’s market knowledge, candid guidance, responsive communication, and patient support, especially for first-time buyers. Many also value his negotiation skills, attention to detail, and helpful professional connections through complex purchases and sales.

Sam Wiley
Sep 11, 2026

Fantastic agent to work with in all categories. It was an absolute pleasure to work with John in both the purchase of our new house and sale of our old house. John is extremely knowledgeable about the entire process from start to finish and always has his finger on the pulse of the market. He routinely went out of his way to help us understand and navigate the complexities of the entire process. His communication was prompt, accurate, and honest. He went the extra mile to represent us professionally through what would have otherwise been a very difficult purchase. John was able to negotiate great deals for us on both our purchase and sale agreements amid a turbulent market. I would highly recommend anyone entering the real estate market to work with John. We couldn’t have been more thrilled!

Zillow Verified

Jenny Allard
Somerville, MA - Aug 4, 2026

John thank you for helping me secure a great condo in Somerville at a discounted price eleven years ago. I am glad we stay connected and you could help with the sale this summer. Thank you for keeping everyone on task working together to get the deal done --both in the buying process and most recently with the sale. I respect your expertise.

Source: Google

chi sonmez
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!

Zillow Verified

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

privacy advocacy
Nov 11, 2024

John Dean was my agent for the recent purchase of my first home, and an absolute joy to work with from start to finish - I count myself incredibly fortunate to have had him as my agent. He was knowledgeable, tireless in his efforts to get me the best deal, and he comes with a huge network of connections for getting things done right quickly. One thing that stood out to me is the way virtually every person I spoke to - bankers, attorneys, inspectors - all asked me how I'd been put in touch with him (a random Zillow agent match, seriously!), as he was in their opinion one of the very best.

My experience at every stage of this process reflects those opinions and I'd recommend him to anyone looking to buy a home in the greater Boston area.

Zillow Verified

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
  • 57 days on market
  • $910K median price

Somerville

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

Boston

  • 6 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.