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Boston, MA Real Estate Market Overview

In February 2024 in Boston, MA there were 15.2% more homes for sale than in January 2024. The median list price of listings available in February 2024 was $799,947, while the average time on the real estate market was 56 days. Boston, MA housing market in February 2024 saw over 55 listings sold above listed price, more than 37 sold at listed price and over 104 sold below.

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Living In Boston, MA

What is it like to live in Boston, Massachusetts?

Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. There are roughly 628,798 residents, living in 257,278 households. The average temperature for Boston this time of the year is low of 29F and high of 46F. On average, Boston gets about 4.21 inches of precipitation in March. 31% residents are home owners, have a post secondary degree (45%) and are single, no kids (62%).

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What type of housing is available in Boston, Massachusetts?

Roughly one third of buildings are small apartment buildings, making it easy to find apartments in Boston, and the remaining dwellings are mainly large apartment buildings, duplexes, and single detached homes. This part of Suffolk county has a good selection of housing sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. About two thirds of the properties in the city are occupied by renters whereas owners occupy the remainder. This part of Suffolk county experienced its largest construction boom pre-1960, so most of the available properties are from this era.

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What are the advantages of living in Boston, Massachusetts?

Boston is very quiet overall, as the streets tend to be very calm close to the airport (Boston Logan International Airport), Sargeant William G Walsh Expressway, Massachusetts Turnpike or one of the railway lines. Even though the ambience is not the most lively in this city, its busier streets can still be quite dynamic.

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Are things conveniently located in Boston, Massachusetts?

Some, but not all, home buyers in Boston will live within walking distance of one of over 800 grocery stores. There are also a few choices for those who appreciate nearby restaurants. With regards to education, high schools and primary schools are not plentiful in this city, and consequently not always within walking distance. Locals benefit from public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level.

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What does the transportation in Boston, Massachusetts look like?

The favored transportation option in this city is very often driving. Many homes for sale are a rather short car ride from the closest highway, such as Interstate 93. In contrast, commuting by public transit is difficult in this city. Nevertheless, homeowners benefit from the North Station, West Roxbury Station and South Station with access to the Kingston/Plymouth Line, Haverhill Line, CapeFLYER Route, Providence/Stoughton Line, Fairmount Line, Franklin Line, Greenbush Line, Lowell Line, Newburyport/Rockport Line, Fitchburg Line, Needham Line, Middleborough/Lakeville Line and Framingham/Worcester Line. Residents benefit from many rapid transit stations with access to the Red Line, Orange Line and Blue Line. Homeowners are served by over 150 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far from most houses. There aren't many pedestrians out on the streets of Boston, although all common errands can be run on foot, and there are also a good number of businesses in proximity.

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Homes For Sale Near Boston, MA

Housing Market Reports In Suffolk County

Schools Near Boston, MA

Elementary Schools

  • Winship Elementary School

    54 Dighton St

    Public District PK-5

  • Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester

    35 Westville St

    Public Charter PK-5

  • William Monroe Trotter

    135 Humboldt Ave

    Public District PK-5

Middle Schools

  • Oliver Hazard Perry

    745 E 7th St

    Public District PK-8

  • Dearborn

    35 Greenville St

    Public District 6-9

  • Up Academy Charter School of Boston

    215 Dorchester St

    Public Charter 6-8

High Schools

  • City On A Hill Charter Public School II

    197 Centre St

    Public Charter 9-9

  • Brookline High School

    115 Greenough St

    Public District 9-12

  • William Mckinley

    90 Warren Ave

    Public District KG-12

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