Boston Neighborhoods



City of Boston

The City of Boston weaves its long history into its vibrant neighborhoods. Its parks and gardens connect these neighborhoods as does its extensive transportation system. Its physical benefits combine with its rich cultural and educational facilities to make it one of the most "livable" cities in the world. A quick look at these neighborhoods provides a link with the history of Boston's development and continuing cultural and economic appeal. The city offers a wonderful mix of historic renovated brownstones into grand and gracious Single Family homes and condominiums to Luxury High Rises/ full service buildings with all concieveable amenities (Information on ALL properties available upon request).


Beacon Hill (4)
Topped by the gold-domed State House, most of this neighborhood continues to be residential. Examples of Colonial, Federal and Victorian Revival architecture make this a unique environment. Charles Street provides easy access to shops, restaurants, excellent grocery stores and antique dealers. The neighborhood is surrounded by the Boston Common and Public Gardens on one side, the Massachusetts General medical campus on another, the Charles River Esplanade at the base of the Hill and walking distance to the Financial district.


Back Bay
Laid out in the middle of the nineteenth century, when Boston was already recognized as one of the centers of world culture and commerce, the central feature of this neighborhood is the grand Commonwealth Avenue, a wide boulevard connecting Frederick Law Olmstead's Emerald Necklace park system with the Public Garden. The center of this neighborhood is Copley Square, with its successful juxtaposition of Trinity Church, the Boston Public Library and the John Hancock Tower building. This neighborhood provides the best of city living with its combination of fashionable shops adjacent to the residential streets where the grand Victorian architecture has been carefully maintained and restored.


South End
Adjacent to the Back Bay, this Victorian residential neighborhood has carefully preserved its architectural integrity, while allowing a vibrant mix of residential Condominiums, Lofts, restaurants and cultural amenities.


Waterfront
For many years the center of Boston's successful sea trade, this neighborhood has re-emerged as a vibrant residential community, with a successful blend of new waterfront buildings and historic structured, restored and converted in addition to many new waterfront luxury developments. It combines the features of waterfront views and access, with close proximity to the downtown business district.


North End
Boston's oldest residential neighborhood, it has been home to many immigrant communities throughout the city's history. For the past 75 years it has and continues to be closely identified with a vibrant Italian community. Its residential character is enhanced by the abundance of small shops: butchers, bakers, greengrocers, fishmongers, cheese shops, etc., provide for the daily needs of the residents. The neighborhood's fine restaurants attract visitors throughout the year and during summer weekends colorful festivals provide lively street life.


Charlestown
This neighborhood has been experiencing dramatic development in the past two decades. The home of the Bunker Hill Monument and the USS Constitution (Old Ironsides), the Navy Yard has been undergoing extensive renovation and new construction of water-side condominiums, luxury townhouses and office space. The Bunker Hill residential area above the Navy Yard is within easy and close access to the downtown business district, but the calm and peaceful air of a small New England town.


South Boston & Leather District
Once a quiet, residential and industrial neighborhood bordering the Harbor, South Boston is now getting a new life. Most Industrial buildings are being converted into fabulous Lofts and brownstones are being restored. This neighborhood is the next upcoming area worth waiting for.