BPN

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East Boston

12 min to Boston
"Diverse, waterfront, rising"
Median Price
$799,000
$571/sqft
School Rating
6.5/10
Good
Appreciation
4.5%
per year
Commute
12 min
to downtown

Financing Considerations

Properties in East Boston typically typically qualify for conforming loans with more flexible underwriting standards.

Learn about loan thresholds, property condition impact, flood/wind insurance, and how vintage homes (common in many MA towns) affect mortgage approval.

✨The Vibe

Diverse, waterfront, rising

What It's Really Like

Diverse, waterfront, rising. First-time buyers, Airport/Logan workers, Value-seekers.

Best For

  • ✓First-time buyers
  • ✓Airport/Logan workers
  • ✓Value-seekers

Avoid If

    🌟Highlights

    📍High walkability
    🎭Medium culture/nightlife
    👨‍👩‍👧Medium family-friendliness
    💰Affordability: $

    Insider Tips

    • 💡Walkability is high
    • 💡Cultural scene is medium
    • 💡Based on 17 recent sales

    Demographics

    Population
    38,678
    Median Age
    34.3
    Median Income
    $83,148
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