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Milton, MA

28 min to Boston

"Elite schools at 25% discount - Blue Hills access, car-dependent reality"

Median Price
$1,030,000
$525/sqft
Schools
8.1/10
Great
Appreciation
4.8/10
Growth Potential
Commute
28 min
to Boston

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Recently Sold in Milton

View all 7 sales
$1,385,000
Curated Median
7
Total Sales on Record
$1,120,000–2,900,000
Price Range
14 Brookside Park, Milton, MA 02186
Under Median
$1,120,000

14 Brookside Park, Milton, MA 02186

4bd2ba3,194 sqft
$351/sqftInvalid Date
73 Washington St, Milton, MA 02186
At Median
$1,200,000

73 Washington St, Milton, MA 02186

6bd3ba2,954 sqft
$406/sqftInvalid Date
187 Hinckley Rd, Milton, MA 02186
At Median
$1,480,000

187 Hinckley Rd, Milton, MA 02186

4bd4ba2,621 sqft
$565/sqftInvalid Date
50 Brierbrook St, Milton, MA 02186
At Median
$1,400,000

50 Brierbrook St, Milton, MA 02186

4bd4ba3,004 sqft
$466/sqftInvalid Date
37 Sassamon Ave, Milton, MA 02186
At Median
$1,385,000

37 Sassamon Ave, Milton, MA 02186

5bd5ba3,074 sqft
$451/sqftInvalid Date
995 Brush Hill Rd, Milton, MA 02186
Well Over Median
$2,900,000

995 Brush Hill Rd, Milton, MA 02186

4bd4ba6,790 sqft
$427/sqftInvalid Date

What Drives Prices in Milton

Full breakdown

Decomposition of the $1,030,000 median price into its underlying components.

Land Value$144,278 (14%)
Structure & Quality$511,531 (50%)
School Premium$137,720 (13%)
Access & Commute Premium$142,835 (14%)
Prestige & Stability Premium$93,636 (9%)
790
School Value Score
830
Overall Value Score

The Milton Vibe

Affluent South Shore town with elite schools, Blue Hills access, and commute trade-offs

Milton delivers Brookline-caliber schools at 25-35% discount. Blue Hills recreation, historic architecture, and strong appreciation. BUT: Mattapan Trolley is unreliable (car-dependent), and Logan flight paths create noise.

Highlights
🏫 Milton High: 97% graduation, top 5% statewide
⛰️ 7,000-acre Blue Hills Reservation access
💰 $1M median vs. $1.5M+ in Brookline/Newton
📈 +12% appreciation in last 6 months (2025)

Who It's For

✓ Great for
  • •Families prioritizing schools and nature
  • •Dual-car households with $200K+ income
  • •Outdoor enthusiasts who love hiking
  • •Those seeking value vs. Newton/Brookline
⚠ Consider elsewhere if
  • •You need reliable T access (trolley unreliable)
  • •You want urban walkability
  • •Your budget is under $850K
  • •You're sensitive to airport noise

Schools

8.1
Great
out of 10 · K–12 composite
School details & private schools

Demographics

Population28,291
Median Age38.8
Median Household Income$198,350
Work from Home21.5%
Professional Sector62.3%

Insider Tips

  • 1.Mattapan Trolley is NOT viable for daily commute
  • 2.Target 3BR ($890K) or 4BR ($1.2M) family homes
  • 3.Western Milton has larger lots (15K-40K sqft)
  • 4.Eastern Milton: check Logan Airport flight paths
  • 5.492 sales analyzed (Nov 2022-Nov 2025)

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