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INFO ON BOSTON

Contained in this page, is current, up-to-date residential market data, full-descriptions of the Boston area, and extremely relevant and efficient links. 

 

THIS DATA ANALYSIS IS UPDATED EVERY QUARTER 

 

AVERAGE RENTAL RATE COMPARISONS

(By Area)

These prices are how much one should expect to pay

Based on monthly rent

 

 

Back Bay

Beacon Hill

South End

Greater Boston

Studios

One Bedrooms

$1200

$1550

$1200

$1500

$1000

$1300

$900

$1200

Two Bedrooms

Townhomes

$1800

$5000

$1775

$5000

$1600

$3500

$1500

$3000

Lofts

$1500

N/A

$1300

$1000

 

 

 

 

 

       Data was compiled by Citylife Real Estate using information from our in-house research.

While this information is subject to error and omission, we believe this data to be correct.

 

 

AVERAGE SALE RATE COMPARISON

(By Area)

These prices are how much one should expect to pay

 

Back Bay

Beacon Hill

South End

Greater Boston

Studios

One Bedrooms

$150,000

$180,000

$150,000

$180,000

$140,000

$170,000

$100,000

$160,000

Two Bedrooms

Townhomes

$210,000

$750,000

$220,000

$750,000

$195,000

$750,000

$150,000

$750,000

Lofts

$300,000

N/A

$200,000

$150,000

 

 

 

 

 

  

        Data was compiled by Citylife Real Estate using information from our in-house research.

While this information is subject to error and omission, we believe this data to be correct

 

 

 

 

 

 

AVERAGE LISTING PRICES OF CURRENT AVAILABLE PROPERTIES

 

 

 

 

PLEASE NOTE** The Average unit Listing Price in the Boston area is $660,00.00

 

Back Bay

Beacon Hill

South End

Fenway

North End/ Waterfront

Average Price:

Properties Available

$1,300,000

 

94

$1,500,000

 

54

$473,000

 

168

$154,000

 

11

$543,000

 

133

  

Data was compiled by Citylife Real Estate using information from LINKTM

While this information is subject to error and omission, we believe this data to be correct.

 

 

 

 

 

 

FOURTH QUARTER 1999 SALES SUMMARY

 

AREA

NUMBER OF SALES

AVERAGE SELLING PRICE

MEDIAN SELLING PRICE

AVERAGE $ PER SQ. FT

MEDIAN $ PER SQ. FT

AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET

BACK BAY

146

$559,288

$355,000

$445

$410

94

 

BEACONHLL

44

$487,068

$265,000

$412

$406

76

 

BOSTON

44

$252,000

$215,000

$243

$253

134

 

SOUTH BOSTON

63

$196,000

$184,000

$194

$242

76

 

FENWAY

36

$149,000

$115,000

$238

$230

60

 

CHARLESTOWN

51

$325,808

$268,750

$282

$273

57

 

SOUTH END

183

$277,041

$252,250

$322

$325

63

 

WATERFRONT/NE

65

$372,579

$317,500

$349

$333

72

Data was compiled by LINKTM

While this information is subject to error and omission, we believe this data to be correct

 

 

**It is important to note that there is a broad range of actual sale and rental prices on a per square foot comparison, based upon location, building condition, unit upgrades, and overall amenities**

 

 

 

For more information on these areas click below
BACK BAY
SOUTHEND
BEACON HILL

 

Helpful Numbers:

POLICE:

Boston Municipal Police 635-4844
Community Disorders 343-4527
MBTA Police 222-1212
State Police 523-1212

MAYOR:

City Hall 635-4000
Mayor's 24 Hour Hotline 635-4500

UTILITIES:

Boston Gas 323-9210
Boston Edison 424-2000
Boston Water & Sewer 330-9400
Cablevision of Boston 783-4020
NYNEX 800-980-9999

CITY SERVICES & GENERAL NUMBERS:

Boston Dep. of Parks & Recreation 635-4505
Trash Violations 635-4896
Meter Maid Issues 635-3125
Noise Complaints 635-3850
Resident Stickers 635-4682
Recycling 635-4959
Snow Removal 635-7555
Towed Cars 635-3900
Voter Registration 635-4635
Building Use-Permits and Plans 635-5312
Neighborhood Association of Back Bay 247-3961
Beacon Hill Architectural Commission 635-3850
Registry of Deeds 725-8575
School Department 635-9000

 

 

Helpful Links:

 

 

Want a Cost of Living Analysis? Go to RELOCATE  

Want the most accurate maps of Boston? Go to BOSTON MAPS

Want great info on touring Boston? Go to NEW ENGLAND TRAVEL & TOURISM

Want Boston’s Best Information Resource? Go to THE BOSTON GLOBE

Want Info on Resident Parking? Go to BOSTON RESIDENT PARKING INFO

Want Info on City Rules, Regulation and Policy? Go to CITY OF BOSTON WEB PAGE

 

WHEN MOVING:

Permits for moving trucks must be obtained by calling City Hall (635-4911 ) and notices must be posted in spots two-days prior to move-in.

RESIDENT PARKING STICKERS:

Resident Parking Stickers are Free. They can be obtained at Resident Parking Division located at Boston City Hall, Room 224. Applicants must bring a proof of residency (lease) as well as Electricity, Gas, or a Phone Bill. More BOSTON RESIDENT PARKING INFO

VOTING:

To register to vote, go to Room 241, at City Hall. Deadline for Primary Election is September 1st, and October 13th, for general election. More info on CITY OF BOSTON WEB PAGE

PETS:

All pets must be licensed in Boston. The fee is $17 for an unneutered male or unspayed female, or $6 for spayed or neutered animals.

POST OFFICE:

South End. Cathedral Post Office. 59 West Dedham Street. Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 12-8, Friday 9-5, Saturday 9-1.

Beacon Hill. 136 Charles Street. 723-1951 Monday-Friday 7:30-6:00. Saturday 7:30-2:00

Back Bay. 390 Stuart Street. 236-1330 Monday-Friday 7:30-6:00. Saturday 7:30-12:30