Median Price
$1,100,000
$1062/sqft
Schools
8/10
Great
Appreciation
4.8/10
Growth Potential
Commute
5 min
to Boston
Live Market Snapshot
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View all 6 sales$2,300,000
Curated Median
6
Total Sales on Record
$832,950–3,400,000
Price Range
Well Under Median
$832,950
32 Jewett St
4bd3ba2,047 sqft
$407/sqftInvalid Date
Well Under Median
$1,200,000
188 Maple St
5bd3ba2,279 sqft
$527/sqftInvalid Date
At Median
$2,175,000
71 School St
4bd4ba2,304 sqft
$944/sqftInvalid Date
At Median
$2,425,000
30 Billings Ln
5bd3ba3,563 sqft
$681/sqftInvalid Date
Over Median
$2,764,000
78 Warren St
3bd3ba2,300 sqft
$1202/sqftInvalid Date
Well Over Median
$3,400,000
30 Harvard St
4bd5ba3,294 sqft
$1032/sqftInvalid Date
What Drives Prices in Boston
Full breakdownDecomposition of the $1,100,000 median price into its underlying components.
Land Value$169,753 (15%)
Structure & Quality$679,012 (62%)
School Premium$169,753 (15%)
Access & Commute Premium$203,704 (19%)
Prestige & Stability Premium-$122,222 (-11%)
730
School Value Score
1120
Overall Value Score
The Boston Vibe
Urban hustle, historic charm, and tech boom energy
Historic urban center with world-class amenities, cultural attractions, and prime real estate. School rating (8.0) is district average including elite exam schools like Boston Latin (#1 in MA), but admission is test-based and competitive—most neighborhood schools are rated lower.
Highlights
🚇 Best transit access in New England
🏛️ History on every corner
🍽️ World-class dining scene
🎭 Cultural institutions everywhere
⚠️ Elite exam schools exist (Boston Latin #1 in MA) but admission is selective—not guaranteed by address
Who It's For
✓ Great for
- •Urban professionals
- •Luxury buyers
- •Cultural enthusiasts
- •Investment properties
⚠ Consider elsewhere if
- •You need space
- •You hate noise
- •You want parking
- •You have a car
- •You need guaranteed access to top-rated schools (8.0 rating includes elite exam schools with selective admission)
Demographics
Population692,000
Median Age32
Median Household Income$71,000
Work from Home16.1%
Professional Sector55.3%
Insider Tips
- 1.Back Bay = luxury, Beacon Hill = historic, South End = hip
- 2.Seaport is all new construction and corporate
- 3.School quality varies dramatically: Boston Latin (1355 SAT) requires entrance exam, neighborhood schools often rated 5-6/10. Research specific school assignments carefully
- 4.Many families use private schools or move to suburbs when kids reach school age