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Central Maverick Square-Paris Street is quickly gaining popularity
Just across the Boston Harbor from downtown, Central Maverick Square-Paris Street was once utilized for shipbuilding and marine industries. This East Boston neighborhood saw revitalization when local university students realized that living here brought cheaper housing costs, just one stop farther along the T. “Other neighborhoods, for whatever reason, got an influx of young professionals and developments first,” says Matthew Giangregorio, a Boston native and Realtor with Charlesgate Realty Group. “Now, this area is quickly becoming popular.” The shipyards have long since closed, and it now serves as a vibrant residential community with newly built condos, public parks and waterfront restaurants.
The waterfront in Central Maverick Square offers beautiful views of the Boston Harbor.
Some homes in Central Maverick Square share the same building but are different colors.
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Rino's Place, the Ship and family-owned bakeries
Though Faneuil Hall is a quick subway trip away, Central Maverick Hall-Paris Street has its own dining scene. “Historically, it was an Italian American neighborhood, so there are lots of good Italian restaurants, as well as new-school restaurants and breweries,” Giangregorio says. Long-standing Italian restaurants include Rino's Place, which was featured on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” There are also several family-owned spots offering authentic cuisine from Mexico, El Salvador and Colombia. Newer additions include The Tall Ship Boston, often just called The Ship, a popular warm-weather destination that serves oysters and nautical-themed drinks. “It’s a tall ship that has been converted into a giant outdoor bar with cornhole,” Giangregorio says. Residents can also dine waterfront at ReelHouse, whose menu is globally inspired and locally sourced, or pick up a pizza from Dirty Water Dough Company, where the not-so-secret dough ingredient is Dirty Water IPA. Neighborhood bakeries include La Sultana Bakery, which specializes in empanadas, and Lolly’s Bakery, known for its tres leches cake and flan. There are independent shops throughout the neighborhood where people can grab snacks or last-minute ingredients, and in Central Square, there’s a Shaw’s and Marshalls. Fresh produce is available each week at the East Boston Farmers Market or through Eastie Farm’s community-supported agriculture program, which offers a pay-what-you-can pricing model.
Bring family or friends to hang out at The Ship near Central Maverick Square.
Dirty Water Dough Co. has a great selection of pizza, sandwiches, and salads in Maverick Square.
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Some of the best views in Boston
One of area's main draws is its proximity to downtown. “If you look at other neighborhoods the same distance from downtown, you’re looking at twice the price,” Giangregorio says. “This area has some of the best views in the city, and it hasn’t been tapped out, price-wise. Developers are building new condo buildings and doing gut renovations.” There are condos available in renovated triple-deckers from the 1900s and newly built waterfront units with terrace lounges, luxury finishings and gym access. A few income-restricted one-bedroom condos come on the market in the low $400,000s, but most units start off around $500,000 and top out just above $800,000. Boston’s traditional triple-decker houses and mansard-roofed, single-family residences sometimes come on the market, often presented as potential condo-conversion projects. These multifamily investment properties list from the $800,000s to $1.5 million. Ones on the lower end of the spectrum usually need significant repairs.
The vibrance of Central Maverick Square can be seen in its colorful homes.
There are many brick-style triple-decker properties in Central Maverick Square.
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Waterfront soccer at LoPresti Park
Central Maverick Square-Paris Street residents have a variety of recreation nearby. At LoPresti Park, they can enjoy the large playground and athletic fields, which include an artificial turf soccer field and a street hockey rink. LoPresti is part of the Harbor Walk initiative — all along the Boston Harbor, the city has converted abandoned docks and old shipbuilding sites into paved walking paths, which not only beautify the community but also help with flood control. Some have kayak and canoe launches, like the one located at the Clippership Wharf along Lewis Street. Larger green spaces, such as the Bremen Street Community Park and East Boston Memorial Park, have shaded walking paths, playgrounds and sports fields for teams to practice. When the weather turns too cold for outdoor sports, people can use the indoor pool and exercise facilities at the Paris Street Community Center. Another nearby attraction is Central Park Lanes, where residents can try candlepin bowling and track their progress on 1980s-era scorecards.
Challenge each other in a soccer game at the LoPresti turf.
Enjoy the long paved path through the East Boston green space near Central Maverick Square.
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Eastie Week and cultural celebrations
Each year, East Boston restaurants, city officials and locals support the community through the annual Eastie Week. The festival takes place over a two-week period, and the events not only highlight climate change issues and the need for affordable housing but also celebrate East Boston’s diverse dining and culture. The festival’s main attraction is Taste of Eastie, where diners can try foods from area restaurants, and ticket sales benefit East Boston nonprofits. Each month, the Veronica Robles Cultural Center on Meridian Street hosts gatherings to celebrate Latin American art, dance and music, as well.
Speak with Christopher Colombus himself at the Colombus Day Cultural Celebration.
Bring home a cozy locally crafted headband from the Colombus Day Cultural Celebration.
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Boston's only public Montessori school
Boston Public Schools is the largest district in Massachusetts and earns a B rating on Niche. Children can attend kindergarten through sixth grade at Dante Alighieri Montessori School, which gets a B rating and is Boston’s only public Montessori school. It features an unconventional student-led educational program in which lessons take place not only in traditional classrooms but in gardens and other outdoor spaces. Parents can also choose to send their kids to Donald McKay School, which teaches students from kindergarten through eighth grade and gets a C rating. Students often move on to East Boston High School, which earns a C and offers career and technical education programs where students build experience in fields such as criminal justice and forensics, biotechnology and radio and television production. With 35 colleges and universities in Boston, continued learning opportunities are also nearby.
Dante Alighieri Montessori School has an overall grade of B on Niche.
East Boston High School has an overall grade of C on Niche.
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Access to the Blue Line subway and state Route 1A
From the community, there are several options to get to downtown Boston. A Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority — known as “the T” — subway station for the Blue Line is conveniently located in the heart of the neighborhood. Several T bus routes and a ferry also serve the neighborhood, and residents can drive across Boston Harbor using the state Route 1A tunnels. Boston Logan International Airport is just 2 miles away, and it offers direct flights to locations including Hong Kong and Paris.
Hop on the Blue Line subway train from Central Maverick Square.
Buses are always ready to give rides at the Central Maverick Square commuter hub.
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Noise and flooding concerns
The neighborhood was once part of Noddle’s Island, and the land around the island was built up to house the airport. Residents lobbied against the airport because of noise pollution, expressing concerns about flights passing over their community. “In the ‘80s and ‘90s, it was very noisy, but they made federal regulations that planes are not allowed to fly over unless there’s severe weather,” Giangregorio says. As a result, flights are now routed east, away from Central Maverick Square-Paris Street, to minimize sound pollution. The possibility of flooding is another concern for some new buyers. Though the shoreline is prone to flooding, most residences are situated back from the water and at higher elevations. Lenders may require the purchase of flood insurance for homes within flood zones.
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Parks in this Area
LoPresti Park
East Boston Memorial Park
Bremen Street Community Park
Putnam Square Park
Trails
Lombardi Memorial Park
Bremen Street Dog Park
Transit
Airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
4 min drive
Bus
Meridian St & Havre St
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Meridian St & Saratoga St
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Bennington St & Brooks St
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Bennington St & Porter St
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Bennington St & Putnam St
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Meridian St & Liverpool St
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Bennington St & Prescott St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Central Maverick Square-Paris Street
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Central Maverick Square-Paris Street Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Central Maverick Square-Paris Street, Boston sell after 154 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Central Maverick Square-Paris Street, Boston over the last 12 months is $520,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
12,229
Median Age
35
Population Density
63 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$68,362
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$99,314
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
72.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
36.9%
Advanced Degrees
12.1%
% Population in Labor Force
77.8%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
76/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
93/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
81/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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