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A college community just outside of Boston
Allston is a trendy and bustling college community less than 5 miles from the heart of Boston. The area is bordered by Brighton Avenue and Interstate 90 and is easily accessible by the T. Densely packed with housing and dining options, this primarily urban neighborhood is also close to collegiate life. The area has been gaining popularity with young professionals as it is home to the global headquarters of New Balance, a major employer since 2015. The headquarters, which some say looks more like a cruise ship, is composed of a track and field facility, a fitness center that is often open to the public and a spot for public events.
Enjoy a walk through Allston in Boston.
Allston is a village just outside of Boston established in 1868.
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Beacon and Cambridge Street dining
“The whole area of Beacon Street and Cambridge Street has a bunch of bars and restaurants,” says Rico Torres, a previous resident and area student for over 3 years. People often head to the nearby Sloanes, popular for its daily brunch options like chicken and mashers and signature dishes like the Oklahoma onion burger. Torres says Allston is also well known for the number of highly-rated Korean restaurants. One such spot is Coreanos, a small hole in the wall that serves everything from classic Korean dishes to Mexican fusion creations. Locals have plenty of options when stocking up their kitchens as the neighborhood is home to four different grocery stores, including Star Market and Stop & Shop. Residents can also stop by the New Balance headquarters and factory store at the western end of the neighborhood for sportswear shopping.
Coreanos in Allston is Korean-Mexican inspired dining for residents.
For groceries in Allston, Star Market is a great option among others.
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Commutes for residents and students
Students and residents alike know Allston as a very accessible area for driving and public transportation. The Massachusetts Turnpike cuts through the neighborhood’s northern portion, streamlining the commute to downtown Boston. Ample public transportation is also available to residents, including multiple Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority bus stops and the Boston Landing T station on the neighborhood's southern end. With so many campuses and dining options nearby, many residents choose to stroll the streets with friends for day-to-day travel, like walking to class or a bar on the weekends. Boston Logan International Airport is 9 miles east of the neighborhood, and St. Elizabeth's Medical Center is less than a mile southeast of the neighborhood on Cambridge Street.
Allston gives you easy access to Mass Pike and other nearby Villages.
There are multiple MBTA stops throughout Allston.
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Music halls and street fairs
The Allston Village Street Fair attracts more than 100,000 visitors each September to its live music stages, vendor market and international food court. Proceeds go back to the Brighton and Allston communities to help keep the fun alive year-round. Locals can also head to the Rat City Arts Festival in July to support local artists and enjoy a beer with friends at Aeronaut Brewery. More frequent events like weekly live music can be found at Brighton Music Hall and Roadrunner.
Riverside preservations and urban playsets
Residents often spend their free time on restaurant patios with friends or outdoors at one of the nearby parks. Visitors to Christian Herter Park can walk, explore the playset and splashpad or take in the views of nature and the city skyline. Part of the 20-mile Charles River Reservation, this is one of the most scenic spots around. Smith Playground is the other major green space in the community, with a modern playset alongside an amphitheater, greenspaces and even a pump track for skateboards and scooters. However, Torres says that going southwest from Boston University is where there is a lot more fun stuff to do, like Newton Commonwealth Golf Course or Webster Conservation area.
The Charles River along Allston stays busy with people kayaking and rowing.
Enjoy Athletes Park by Boston Landing in Allston.
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A range of condos and apartments
Largely a rental community, Allston’s homes include condominiums and rowhouses, with a few duplexes and single-family properties scattered around the area. Many houses were built between 1910 and the 1970s, but there is also some new construction and quite a few of these newer condominiums offer spectacular views of the city skyline. Many homes are situated on smaller lots, and prices can range from $400,000 to around $1 million, with some newly constructed homes and condos going up to over $2 million.
Other home options in Allston include Lux Apartment buildings.
Mid rise building apartments are common in Allston.
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Boston Public Schools and colleges
Students in Allston attend Boston Public Schools and can begin their education from kindergarten to eighth grade at Gardner Pilot Academy, which receives a C-plus rating on Niche. They can then finish at the C-rated Brighton High School, which has served students since 1841. Boston University is located just east of the neighborhood and the Harvard Business School campus is at the neighborhood’s northern end.
Match Charter Public School is a public school in Allston.
Students in Allston attend Gardner Pilot Academy.
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Rat City
The Allston area is sometimes referred to as Rat City by locals due to the large number of pests in the area. This can be attributed to factors like quick access to food or some of the older residences not having pest control systems in place. However, many residents do not seem to mind it, as it has just become a part of daily life.
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Allston Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Allston, Boston sell after 56 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Allston, Boston over the last 12 months is $775,000, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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