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A caring community in north Dorchester
Located on the north side of Dorchester, the urban neighborhood of Bowdoin North-Mount Bowdoin offers easy access to Downtown Boston and value-priced real estate while also nurturing local businesses and green spaces. First incorporated in the late 1800s and named for revolutionary leader James Bowdoin, the area features historical architecture and sites to match its 18th-century namesake. Today, this neighborhood is known as a tight-knit community where residents know and help each other. "We're a small, caring community," says Nusy Hassan, Manager of Student Life at the Community Academy of Science and Health. "Everyone's got each other's phone numbers and stays in touch."
Residents in Mount Bowdoin enjoy the organic foods available at the DotHouse Farmers Market.
Residents in Bowdoin North-Mount Bowdoin show pride and culture in their community.
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Convenient to the Red Line and downtown Boston
With ubiquitous city sidewalks that crisscross the town, Bowdoin North-Mount Bowdoin is well-equipped for pedestrians from one corner to the other. The Red Line is available from Fields Corner Station or Shawmut Station for trips into downtown Boston. "It's very conveniently located," says Nouné Karapetian, a Realtor with Compass who's served the area since 2011. "Plus, you can walk to a lot of places within the neighborhood."
Mount Bowdoin is located on the Red Line of the T, so you can take the train from two stations.
Mount Bowdoin is an urban neighborhood with a few pockets of green space and access to trains.
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Renovated historic architecture
Like many neighborhoods in the area, condos are a popular choice for new homeowners in Mount Bowdoin, starting in the mid-$200,000s and continuing to top out in the low-$600,000s. Single-family homes are also available and run a variety of classic styles, including Colonial, Queen Anne and Cape Cod. Renovated Colonial homes start in the low-$600,000s, while a historic brownstone reaches the high-$700,000s. In an area as densely populated as Dorchester, space is a commodity, so street parking and minimal lawns are the norm in Bowdoin North-Mount Bowdoin.
Bowdoin North-Mount Bowdoin homes include large porches and bespoke detailing.
You can find historic brownstone home styles available in the Bowdoin North-Mount Bowdoin.
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Dual enrollment at Harvard
Students can begin their education at Holland Elementary School, which scores a C on Niche, before attending UP Academy School of Dorchester, which has a C-minus. Finally, they'll enroll at the Community Academy of Science and Health, which scores a C and features a partnership with Harvard for outside lab courses. "In other schools, students don't start dual enrollment until the 11th grade," says Nusy Hassan of CASH. "But our kids start as soon as 9th grade."
The UP Academy Dorchester School uses a rigorous, standards-based curriculum and instruction.
Community Academy of Science and Health provides a college preparatory course in Mount Bowdoin.
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Cabo Verde and coffee
In the morning, locals grab a bagel, panini or coffee at the Home.stead Bakery & Café on Dorchester Avenue. For a cosmopolitan dinner out, residents are fond of Restaurante Cesaria, which specializes in the island flavors of Cabo Verde, including Katchupada, Frango Churrosco and Arroz de Marisco. Visit America's Food Basket on Bowdoin Street to keep the fridge stocked.
Retail shops line the bustling roads of downtown Mount Bowdoin.
Restaurante Cesaria offers authentic Cape Verdean cuisine in the Mount Bowdoin neighborhood.
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The Dorchester Day parade
Dorchester Day has been held on the first Sunday in June since its inception in 1904. Meant to celebrate the community, Dorchester's special day features food, live entertainment and a 3-mile parade route through the neighborhood. The neighborhood's proximity to Boston means that events like the Saint Patrick's Day parade and Boston Marathon are never more than a train ride away.
The Kite Festival at Ronan Park
Located on the highest point in Dorchester, Ronan Park is an 11-acre green space featuring a baseball field, basketball courts, a playground and a fenced-in dog walking area. The park is a popular site for local events, including Easter egg hunts, Halloween celebrations and an annual kite festival.
Residents can enjoy the Bowdoin Green Park benches in Mount Bowdoin.
Ronan Park is at the highest point in the Mount Bowdoin neighborhood.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Bowdoin North-Mount Bowdoin
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
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4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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4
Larceny
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Crime Score
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Bowdoin North-Mount Bowdoin Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bowdoin North-Mount Bowdoin, Boston sell after 71 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Bowdoin North-Mount Bowdoin, Boston over the last 12 months is $590,000, down 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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