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A vibrant art and music scene draws buyers to Allston
Vivid murals animate the streets of Allston, a Boston neighborhood named for a 19th-century painter. A longtime hub for local bands, the area has several live music venues that have earned it the nickname of “Rock City.” International restaurants, vintage boutiques and independent coffee houses contribute to the invigorating, artsy vibe. Conveniently located along the Charles River near Boston University, Boston College and Harvard Business School, the neighborhood attracts many students, as well as buyers seeking rental-income potential. Allston is also home to New Balance’s global headquarters, a major employer since 2015.
Enjoy a walk through Allston in Boston.
Allston is a Boston neighborhood nicknamed "Rock City."
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Home styles and pricing in Allston
Housing in Allston consists mainly of triple-deckers, apartment buildings, condos and some rowhouse-style properties, with a few single-family homes sprinkled into the mix. Most properties date to the early 1900s, but recent years have brought some modern condo development to the area. These newer buildings tend to feature open layouts and amenities like in-unit laundry and skyline views. The majority of residents are renters, and the median rent price for this neighborhood is around $3,700. “It’s good for students and young professionals buying their first condo,” says Rachel Hillman Foy, broker and owner of Hillman Homes, who has 24 years of local experience. Sale prices typically range from the lower $400,000s for basic condos to the mid-$1 millions for luxury units and entire multifamily buildings.
Allston has many apartment buildings and condo developments.
Midrise building apartments are common in Allston.
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Where Allston residents go to shop and dine out
Allston’s dining scene spotlights Asian cuisine, but other international options are available. You can grab a bite at these spots:
Coreanos, a Korean-Mexican fusion restaurant with options like bulgogi tacos and kimchi fries
Qiao Lin Hotpot, a Chongqing-style dining experience featuring slow-cooked broths and a wide selection of meats and vegetables
Hanmaru Gamjatang, specializing in its namesake Korean pork bone soup
Laughing Monk Cafe, a local chain known for flavorful Thai dishes
Sloane’s, serving Oklahoma-style comfort food and creative cocktails
For groceries, Bazaar on Cambridge sells fresh produce, deli meats and Eastern European imports. You’ll also find a Star Market on Comm Ave and a Trader Joe’s on Harvard Street.
Coreanos serves Korean-Mexican fusion cuisine.
Star Market is one of several grocery options in Allston.
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Allston is a walkable area with several public transit options
Like many Boston neighborhoods, Allston is highly walkable, with numerous dedicated bike lanes. “You can live without a car there, but it depends on your lifestyle and where you are in the neighborhood,” Foy says. “There are parts where you might need a car, but there’s definitely public transportation.” Several MBTA bus routes run through the area, and nearby T stations are served by the Green Line. Additionally, the Boston Landing station offers commuter rail service on the Framingham/Worcester line. If you do have a car, you’ll probably have an easier time parking here than you would in downtown neighborhoods like Back Bay and the North End. “Allston provides a lot of street parking; you can get a permit from the city,” Foy says. Interstate 90 connects directly to Downtown Boston, roughly 5 miles away, and Cambridge is just across the Charles River.
Allston gives you easy access to the Mass Pike and nearby villages.
There are multiple MBTA stops throughout Allston.
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Boston Public Schools serves neighborhood students
Allston is part of Boston Public Schools, which relies on a home-based assignment policy for prekindergarten through eighth grade. Kids who attend Thomas Edison K-8 school enjoy an inclusive atmosphere and an arts-driven curriculum. For high school, students can apply to citywide options, including Boston Latin School, ranked by Niche as the No. 2 best public high school in Massachusetts.
How to choose between the different parts of Allston
Because Allston is fairly large, you might want to narrow your search based on your personal preferences. Here’s a brief rundown of the various subsections and what they offer:
Allston Village, an artsy section packed with restaurants and venues like Brighton Music Hall
Packard’s Corner, a buzzy area situated at the intersection of Brighton Avenue and Comm Ave
Boston Landing, which straddles the Allston-Brighton border and is home to Warrior Ice Arena, the practice facility for the Boston Bruins
Lower Allston, home of Harvard Business School and numerous housing developments
Commuters take note: Some parts of Lower Allston are a fair distance away from the Green Line stations on Comm Ave. However, since it’s also set back from the traffic on I-90 and the commercial activity on Brighton Avenue, Lower Allston also tends to be quieter than the other sections.
Harvard Business School is located in Allston.
Enjoy Athletes Park by Boston Landing in Allston.
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How the neighborhood compares to Brighton
Allston is often lumped together with Brighton, the next neighborhood over. Both are part of Boston proper, but there are marked differences. “Compared to Brighton, Allston is a little more affordable,” Foy says. Indeed, Brighton’s median home sale price of $810,000 is roughly $100,000 higher than Allston’s, and multifamily properties and single-family homes there can sell in the mid-$2 millions. However, since Brighton borders Saint Elizabeth's, home of Boston Medical Center – Brighton, it might be more convenient for health care professionals or anyone who needs to be close to the hospital.
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Allston Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Allston, Boston sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Allston, Boston over the last 12 months is $695,000, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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