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American history in the heart of Boston
Since the days of the American Revolution, Boston Common has been at the center of city life and important events in the nation's history. Founded in 1634, it's the oldest park in the nation, and the neighborhood around it has grown into a flourishing residential community and a wonderful place to live. Residents can get lost among the fields and trees as the surrounding high rises and hotels fade into the background. The area is especially popular as it is “walkable to Newbury Street, the movie theatre, South Station, the government center and Chinatown,” says Matthew Puentes, a resident of the Boston area since 2021. “It’s sort of the heart of the city in my opinion.”
Take a guided tour and soak in all that the Boston Common has to offer.
Come visit the many statues in the Boston Common like this one celebrating MLK.
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The Common and the garden
The park, often called the Common, covers 50 acres and is packed with amenities. Residents can find multiple sports fields and tennis courts, the Parkman Bandstand, a playground, monuments, walking paths, benches and the kid-friendly Frog Pond. The winding paths with benches and old-growth trees lead visitors to the park's numerous attractions and landmarks, giving nearby residents a go-to spot to exercise, play and spend time with friends and neighbors. The park also makes up one end of the city's Freedom Trail, a tour of significant historic sites around Boston. “It’s a really nice place, I love to go there,” Puentes says. Boston Public Garden, adjacent to Boston Common, is the first public botanical garden in the United States. While separate from the Common, the parks are frequented by the same visitors, and both serve as the city's green center. The Public Garden's picturesque lagoon is home to many ducks, and the famous Swan Boats have been a park fixture since the 1800s. Lincoln Square and Statler Park are also in the area, both displaying eye-catching statues, landscaping and peaceful places to sit and enjoy lunch within the busy city center.
The Boston Common has several paths you can stroll or ride a bike on.
The swan boats are an iconic part of the Boston Common and a great way to see the city.
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Award-winning downtown Boston delights
Dining and shopping can be found in every direction from Boston Common. “It’s the heart of downtown, so there is everything, like Michelin star ramen and 100 different bars to try,” Puentes says. Residents can head to French Quarter, which offers Louisiana dining and ambiance with a twist in the heart of downtown Boston. Locals looking for their daily dose of caffeine can head to Thinking Cup on Tremont Street, which prides itself on only serving Stumptown Coffee, named by NPR and the New York Times as the best coffee in the world. Additional options can be found in Chinatown or Newbury Street, both of which are less than half a mile from the area. For groceries, locals can head to Lambert's Marketplace to the east and DeLuca’s Market to the north.
Thinking Cup is a great place for students or tourists to grab some coffee on the go.
DeLuca's Market is a short block away from the Boston Common and has many essentials.
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Events in and around the Commons
Boston Common hosts many community events throughout the year, from summer Shakespeare productions to concerts, fitness classes and educational walking tours. Japan Festival Boston is a popular annual event in the neighborhood that celebrates Japanese culture and cuisine with cosplay contests, games and treats. Located in the heart of Boston, the area is next to the finish line of the world-famous Boston Marathon, which takes place in April each year and attracts more than 30,000 runners.
The 17th annual Caroling on the Common offers residents of Boston Common the holiday spirit.
Fireworks light the sky for First Night on Boston Common.
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Tightly packed premier residences
Around Boston Common, residences range from brownstones and brick townhouses build in the early 1900s to upscale condominiums and apartments built within the last 20 years. Premier properties line Boylston and Tremont Streets, with prices ranging from around $800,000 to around $4 million. Some area condos can fetch more than $8 million.
Homes around the commons
Brownstones along Boston Common
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Historic Boston schools
Josiah Quincy Elementary School is where many local students begin their education. They can then move on to Quincy Upper School, which is also close to the area and serves students in grades six through 12. Both schools receive a B rating on Niche. Students can also choose to head to the A-plus rated Boston Latin School for middle and high school, which was founded in 1635 and is the first public school in America.
Josiah Quincy Elementary School is located in the Chinatown neighborhood of Boston.
Welcome to Boston Latin School.
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Walking and metros in downtown
Public and private parking access in Boston has improved over the last several years, but most people take the MBTA or “T” from either the Boylston or Park Street stations. For shorter trips, many residents choose to stroll along the bustling city streets or along the quiet paths in the park. Locals can also use one of the nearby Amtrak stations for trips up and down the East Coast or head to Logan International Airport which is about 4 miles away. Medical care is available less than half a mile away at Tufts Medical Center.
The Green Line is a convenient way to get to and from the Boston Common.
Biking is a popular option on any of the paved paths within the Boston Common.
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Boston Common Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Boston Common, Boston sell after 71 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Boston Common, Boston over the last 12 months is $1,256,250, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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