{"id":57512,"date":"2017-04-04T05:00:27","date_gmt":"2017-04-04T12:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/redfindevelop.wpengine.com\/blog\/?p=57512"},"modified":"2020-10-06T10:43:36","modified_gmt":"2020-10-06T17:43:36","slug":"2017-hottest-neighborhoods-in-greater-boston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/2017-hottest-neighborhoods-in-greater-boston\/","title":{"rendered":"2017&#8217;s Hottest Neighborhoods in Greater Boston"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"media-57513\" class=\"align-none\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/boston_skyline_640x425-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"706\" height=\"463\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boston is known for so much more than just the Red Sox and the local accent. The historic metro is the largest city in New England, with a plethora of things to do for both natives and tourists. Boston pride goes strong for anyone who calls the city home sweet home. We decided to dig into some data to find out which parts are heating up in 2017 for anyone looking to put down roots in the hottest neighborhoods in Greater Boston.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redfin\u2019s predictions for Greater Boston\u2019s hottest neighborhoods are based on the most recent growth we\u2019ve seen in pageviews and favorites on Redfin.com. We checked in with Redfin agents in\u00a0the area to find out what\u2019s been driving these trends.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/redfin.com\/neighborhood\/186145\/MA\/Malden\/Edgeworth\">Edgeworth<\/a> (Malden) <\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median Sale Price: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0$ 431,000 <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median Days on Market: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12.5<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average Sale-to-List: 106.4%<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThis neighborhood is cornered by the adjacent and already-hot Medford, which has seen a lot of long-time residents sell older homes to developers, who\u2019ve then renovated them and then sold them for increased prices. That\u2019s now starting in Edgeworth as well and much of the rest of Malden. In Edgeworth, you\u2019re within walking distance of both the Malden Center Orange line T-station and the Wellington Orange line T-station, which makes commuting downtown very do-able. And home prices, though elevated from what they were several years ago, are more affordable than Medford and the trendiest towns like Cambridge and Somerville,\u201d said <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/redfin.com\/blog\/real-estate-agents\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redfin real estate agent <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steve Novak.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/redfin.com\/neighborhood\/186152\/MA\/Everett\/Downtown-Everett\/filter\/sort=lo-days\">Downtown Everett<\/a><\/b><b> (Everett) <\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median Sale Price: $650,000<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median Days on Market: 28<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median Sale-to-List: 100.5%<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cDowntown Everett is well-positioned to benefit from the building of the<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wynnbostonharbor.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wynn Boston Harbor<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Casino<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> along the banks of the Mystic River,\u201d said Novak. \u201cThe town of Everett worked with the builders to make sure that the casino benefits residents. There will be a new shoreline park that\u2019s accessible to the general public, a water taxi to various parts of Boston, subsidized Orange Line service nearby and new pedestrian and bicycle bridges across the river. The estimate is that the casino will provide 4,000 permanent new jobs to the area, while the city is using the opportunity to improve traffic flow along lower Broadway and Revere Beach Parkway. The entire area will be transformed when the casino opens in 2019, so it\u2019s little surprising people are looking to buy homes there now.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/redfin.com\/neighborhood\/186353\/MA\/Malden\/Maplewood\/filter\/sort=lo-days\">Maplewood<\/a><\/b><b> (Malden) <\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median Sale Price: $457,500<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median Days on Market: 16<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median Sale-to-List: 101.3%<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cMaplewood is another neighborhood in suburban Malden that appeals to those who want a more affordable option compared to some of the trendier suburbs. The neighborhood is not walkable to the train, or downtown, but you can find single-family homes for under half a million dollars \u2013 which is rare in the Boston metro area. If you have car, it\u2019s still very convenient. Route 60 goes right to Malden center and is dotted with businesses, while just a few minutes north on Route 1 and you\u2019ll find great restaurants, bars, shops and gyms. And if you head south on Route 1, you\u2019ll get to downtown Boston easily,\u201d said Novak.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/redfin.com\/neighborhood\/192130\/MA\/Quincy\/West-Quincy\/filter\/sort=lo-days\">West Quincy<\/a><\/b><b> (Quincy) <\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median Sale Price: $450,000<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median Days on Market: 26<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median Sale-to-List: 97.8%<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWest Quincy is the best of both worlds. You\u2019re walking distance to East Milton Square which has restaurants and shops, but you\u2019re also a quick drive to Quincy Center, which has an ongoing <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/thequincychamber.com\/economic-development\/economic-opportunities\/quincy-center-redevelopment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">revitalization plan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that makes it a real magnet for people looking for urban amenities. In West Quincy, you can find a single family home for under $500,000 and much of the area is served by North Quincy High School, which is rated an 8 out of 10 on GreatSchools.com. West Quincy is also offers an easy commute to the city via the Red Line or I-93. That combination of price, nearby amenities, schools and commute is hard to beat,\u201d said Redfin real estate agent Nancy Schiff.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/redfin.com\/neighborhood\/186111\/MA\/Medford\/North-Medford\/filter\/sort=lo-days\">North Medford<\/a><\/b><b> (Medford) <\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median Sale Price: $442,250<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median Days on Market: 9<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median Sale-to-List: 101.7%<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cNorth Medford is gaining in popularity since much of the rest of Medford has seen steep price increases. This area has a mix of multi-families and smaller homes; the smaller houses are still relatively affordable. You also have a great commute via I-93 or by driving to the Orange Line at Wellington Station. For nature lovers, Wrights Pond and The Fells Park are right there,\u201d said Redfin real estate agent Stephen Cafferky. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/redfin.com\/neighborhood\/186372\/MA\/Woburn\/North-Woburn\/filter\/sort=lo-days\">North Woburn<\/a><\/b> <b>(Woburn) <\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median Sale Price: $414,500<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median Days on Market: 20<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median Sale-to-List: 96.2%<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cNorth Woburn offers easy transportation downtown since it sits at the intersection of I-93 and I-95,\u201d said <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/redfin.com\/blog\/real-estate-agents\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redfin real estate agent <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aditi Jain. \u201cWith many companies coming to the Boston area, particularly downtown Boston, that\u2019s important for commuters. The area\u2019s becoming increasingly popular as closer-in communities, like Somerville and Cambridge, are too expensive for many buyers. So in many ways, Woburn is a spillover community with the added benefit of some of the lowest property taxes in the state.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/redfin.com\/neighborhood\/186267\/MA\/Boston\/Allston\/filter\/sort=lo-days\">Allston<\/a><\/b><b> (Boston)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median Sale Price: $714,000<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median Days on Market: 15<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average Sale-to-List: 101%<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAllston, part of the Allston\/Brighton area, is where many college students end up living for at least a period of time. Parents of students are a key factor since they want to avoid paying room and board and benefit from their kids\u2019 roommates paying them rent. A lot of them want to buy now. Almost all of the homes for sale there are condo units or multiunit buildings and the rent in Boston has become high enough that this is really an attractive option. And, of course, the market is also hot for investors and cash buyers who want to do the same, and are bumping up the competition in the market,\u201d said Redfin real estate agent Katie Gustafson.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/redfin.com\/neighborhood\/186392\/MA\/Newton\/West-Newton\/filter\/sort=lo-days\">West Newton<\/a><\/b><b> (Newton) <\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median Sale Price: $862,500<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median Days on Market: 22<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median Sale-to-List: 98.4%<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWest Newton, which is a village in the city of Newton, is booming because of land prices in the surrounding areas,\u201d said Schiff. \u201cIn most of Newton, the price of land is so high that developers won\u2019t buy and flip. In West Newton, though, you have smaller lots so if a developer buys a teardown it can be rebuilt into a townhome or condo for what qualifies as reasonable pricing in the area. For example, a single family home bought at around $500,000 to $800,000 can be demolished and turned into a duplex, where each half sells for around $1 million. For buyers who want new construction in Newton, that\u2019s a deal \u2013 and we\u2019re now seeing a lot of these come on the market.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>9.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/redfin.com\/neighborhood\/186423\/MA\/Waltham\/South-Side\/filter\/sort=lo-days\">South Side<\/a><\/b><b> (Waltham) <\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median Sale Price: $485,000<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median Days on Market: 8<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median Sale-to-List: 102.7%<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe South Side neighborhood, and Waltham in general, has undergone a renaissance over the past five years or so. It used to be a factory town but it now has a bit of a hip vibe,\u201d said Redfin agent Dan Sharry. \u201cMoody Street is known for its restaurants that go right through South Side. Waltham as a whole has two universities, Bentley and Brandeis, to give the town energy. It\u2019s also well situated for those who work in the booming tech industry along the I-95 corridor, so you have lots of professionals who are looking at the newer condos and duplexes that are going up, as well as first-time buyers who want a single-family home. The adjacent town Weston is far more expensive, in part because of its highly rated schools. Buyers who want similar proximity at a far lower price are finding Waltham to be an excellent value for their first home.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>10.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/redfin.com\/neighborhood\/186069\/MA\/Lynn\/Austin-Square\/filter\/sort=lo-days\">Austin Square <\/a><\/b><b>(Lynn) <\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median Sale Price: $289,500<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median Days on Market: 13<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median Sale-to-List: 104.1%<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe Austin Square area in Lynn is an attractive option for people who want a larger lot size than you can get closer to downtown Lynn \u2013 and larger than you could get in Boston. It\u2019s also affordable, with low property taxes and single-family homes starting in the $400,000s. Austin Square is very close to the popular new shopping development called Marketstreet-Lynnfield, which is an easy five-mile drive down Walnut Street. Also, Route 1 has more shopping options, as well as a way to get to downtown Boston. For those who want to commute via rail, downtown Lynn has a station on Newburyport\/Rockport line,\u201d said Redfin agent Travis Speck.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interested in living in one of these cities? Fill out the form below to start the conversation with a Redfin agent!<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Redfin real estate agents in Boston weigh in to help us understand what&#8217;s driving these trends.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13053,"featured_media":57513,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[45],"tags":[37,32,68],"dashboard":[],"coauthors":[],"class_list":["post-57512","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-regional-trends","tag-hottest-neighborhoods","tag-housing-market-tracker","tag-local"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.7 (Yoast SEO v27.7) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>2017 Hottest Neighborhoods in Greater Boston<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Redfin looked into some data to find the top 10 hottest neighborhoods in Greater Boston. 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