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Boston is an historic city of contrasts. Ancient red-brick sidewalks twist past handsome Federalist houses on the way to soaring glass towers housing state-of-the-art technology. The sports teams are the best loved and the most hated at one and the same time. Residents are fiercely protective of their neighborhoods and fiercely critical of the MBTA, the government and the weather.
In the harbors of Boston lie both the majestic U.S.S. Constitution, still commissioned to fight America's battles, and scores of sleek white fiberglass pleasure boats.
There are tiny restaurants tucked into rosy brick town houses on Beacon Hill and huge restaurants on the dizzying tops of skyscrapers in the downtown. Food ranges from the most radical of nouvelle chic to downhome Cajun. Boston is a diverse modern city of neighborhoods.
From the North End to Bay Village, Back Bay to the South End, Jamaica Plain to Charlestown, thecity shows its diversity of populations, of languages, of foods and philosophies. Immigrants from every corner of the globe have been welcomed by the city and re-shaped into Americans whose memories and customs enrich the community.
Boston is a city where politics is everyone's hobby but sports are taken very seriously; where you can hear six different languages in Filene's Basement in one morning; where the world's largest record store and the stately dome of the Mother Church of Christian Science are in the same neighborhood, and where gilded stone lions and a towering 60-story wedge of glass comfortably rub shoulders.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
154 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
163 |
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8th Grade Math: |
169 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
179 |
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8th Grade Science: |
182 |
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4th Grade Math: |
213 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
230 |
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Spending/Student:
$11,795
Average SAT scores:
1349
Student/Teacher Ratios:
11.7 to 1
Community
Population:599,351 Median Income in town: $51,688 Population Density:
(people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 47.3 / 1,000
Violent: 12.2 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
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Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $335,000
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $380,000
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: -13%
Avg single family tax bill:
$3,093
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
Back Bay
Bellevue (Needham Line)
Fairmount (Fairmount Line)
Forest Hills (Needham Line)
Highland (Needham Line)
Hyde Park (Franklin Line)
Hyde Park (Providence/Stoughton Line)
JFK/Umass
Morton Street (Fairmount Line)
North Station
Readville (Fairmount Line)
Roslindale Village (Needham Line)
Ruggles
South Station
Uphams Corner Station (Fairmount Line)
West Roxbury (Needham Line)
Yawkey
Subway info:
Red Line
Green Line
Orange Line
Blue Line
Bus lines:
1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 34E, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 50, 51, 52, 55, 57, 60, 65, 66, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 95, 110, 111, 112, 114, 116, 117, 118
Miles to Boston:
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Drive time to Boston (minutes):
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Rail time to Boston:
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$50,000
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***PARKING SPACE FOR SELL*** Indoor gated parking space with building security in convenient West End location close to subways, major roads, and Mass General Hospital. Avail option for short or long term rental at $300 per month with option to purchase. Garage parking space #317. Available July 1st.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$895,000
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A short distance from Whole Foods Market, Beacon Hill and Massachusetts General Hospital, this RARELY AVAILABLE three bedroom apartment has it all. It features elegant renovations, bright afternoon light and panoramic views of the Charles River. Showings will begin on Friday, May 25th.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$399,000
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Renovated & Fully furnished Modern West End condo! Everything you're looking for is right here! Newly marbled bathroom, granite counter tops in the kitchen, refinished oak parquet floors.Upgraded windows. Former balcony now enclosed. All furniture fairly new & in fantastic condition! Located by Mass General, the Charles River, and the Science Museum. Walking distance to Whole Foods, restaurants, and trains. Building includes laundry & 24hr concierge. Unit currently leased through June 30th.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$280,000
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Huge open layout, an opportunity to custom-design a Studio space in Boston. Loft-like feel, southern exposure, great light, high floor & views. Boston's best $ per sf! Refinished oak parquet flrs, new paint, 4 closets, separate dressing area. Central air-con, gas cooking, excellent bldg amenities, 24hr Concierge, elev bldg, ldry facilities, award-winning landscaping. Pools/tennis/health club w/membrshp. Walking distance to Red/Grn Line, MGH, Whole Foods, Beacon Hill/Finance Dist, more!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$470,000
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Rarely available, huge sun-drenched 2 bedroom/2bathroom corner home located at Whittier Place! Excellent park views from expansive living room and Zakim/river view from large mbr. Detailed molding and parquet hardwood throughout. Updated open kitchen with stone counters. Closets galore. Ideal location next to MGH, Whole Foods, Beacon Hill, Financial District/Gov't Ctr and the "T". Health club, pools and tennis avail. 24 hr concierge elevator building. Garage space available for $40K.
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