What Homes Cost in Boston
You've gotta live somewhere... right? From a South End Victorian brownstone with exposed brick everywhere to a Seaport glass box condo that feels like an airport terminal, Boston has a variety of places to call home. We're going to help you understand what to expect.
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What Does Home Look Like in Boston?
Prices, house styles, and the rental fine print locals wish someone had told them sooner.
Home prices are
roughly equivalent to a luxury sedan per square foot
Homes in Boston are typically
narrow triple-deckers where you can hear your neighbor's entire Sunday
The dream house would be
a brownstone with original molding and parking for two cars
The reality is that it will most likely be
a condo with slanted floors and one tandem spot behind a dumpster.
I'll live anywhere except
across from a college dorm or within earshot of Storrow Drive
As long as I'm close to
the T, a Dunks, and somewhere I can actually park overnight.
Stereotypical architecture is
red brick, bay windows, and staircases so steep they're basically ladders
Sought after views
the Charles River, the Boston Common, or literally any sliver of sky
HOAs around here are
rare but ruthless when they exist, mostly in new developments
Ready to See If Boston Fits You?
Compare neighborhoods, check the routes, or head back to the full Boston guide for the bigger picture.