Dudley-Brunswick King
Local restaurants offer flavorful meals on the go
Casual take-out restaurants populate the main thoroughfares, offering flavors from the Caribbean, Venezuela and China, just to name a few. “A lot of locals are advocating for mom-and-pop type businesses because there’s high turnover and a low success rate with restaurants,” says Joanna Edwards, co-founder of Thumbprint Realty and lifetime Boston resident. In Dudley-Brunswick King, “not many sit-down restaurants are thriving.” She says that people grab quick meals from their favorite neighborhood spots, such as La Familia Kitchen or Flames, but for special occasions or weekend treats, many take the light rail to downtown. With Brother’s Supermarket and a Stop & Shop in the community, residents can do their grocery shopping close to home.From Four Corners to South Station in about 20 minutes
Access to public transportation allows people to avoid driving into the city. “Traffic on the highways has been really congested,” Edwards says. “The city is trying to reduce vehicle use.” Most Dudley-Brunswick King residences are less than 1 mile from the nearest Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority — known locally as “the T” — light rail station. “A lot of people work from home or do a hybrid mix,” Edwards says. “People still like the option to get into the city — working from home doesn’t shift their interest in public transportation.” The trip along the Fairmount Line light rail from the Four Corners/Geneva station to Boston's South Station usually takes about 16 minutes. From there, Faneuil Hall, Chinatown and the Boston Common are about a 0.5-mile walk. Those who prefer to travel via bus can find T bus stops all along Columbia Road and Blue Hill Avenue. The Boston Logan International Airport, one of the East Coast’s major hubs, is about 8 miles away from the neighborhood.Boston triple-deckers and new builds
Multifamily housing makes up the majority of listings in Dudley-Brunswick King. Some pastel-painted Boston triple-deckers and Federal-style brick townhouses date back to the late 1800s, but not all housing is historic. “There’s a ton of new condos being built to accommodate the increase in population,” Edwards says. Some of the more recently constructed structures incorporate classic architectural details, including ornate gables and bay windows, while others look distinctly contemporary. Income-restricted affordable housing units begin around $300,000, but the majority of condos and townhouses cost between $480,000 and $800,000. Some buyers purchase entire multifamily buildings, occupying one unit and using rental income from the other units to supplement their mortgage costs. Though duplexes and triplexes in need of repairs might come on the market in the $600,000s, most triple-deckers list between $900,000 and $1.5 million and well-restored ones with four units may sell for as high as $2.1 million. Some parts of the community are prone to flooding — those who own buildings in flood zones may be required to purchase flood insurance.Haitian heritage and Juneteenth celebrations
With public transportation, getting to events anywhere in Boston is possible. Edwards says that there’s often a Juneteenth celebration in Franklin Park and that Boston While Black organizes gatherings and reunions near downtown. In May, Haitian American United honors Boston’s more than 50,000 Haitian residents with a parade along Blue Hill Avenue, which lies at the edge of the Dudley-Brunswick King community. On Tuesdays in summer, the Elma Lewis Playhouse concert series holds free performances in honor of Lewis. She built a stage and gathered musicians to perform in the park during the 1960s and ‘70s — artists during that time included Duke Ellington and Odetta.Community parks and proximity to Franklin Park
Boston city parks dot the community, offering green space, playgrounds and sports fields for all to enjoy. At Brunswick Park, which borders Frederick Middle School, a large grassy field gives space for sports teams to practice, and the adjacent Children’s Park has a spray area and a playground structure. Ceylon Park, also in the neighborhood, shares the same features, in addition to a soccer field. The city’s largest park, Franklin Park, lies less than 0.5 mile south of Dudley-Brunswick King. One of Frederick Law Olmsted’s original Emerald Necklace of parks, this 485-acre space is home to a zoo, miles of walking trails and the William J. Devine Golf Course.Boston Public Schools supports Dudley-Brunswick King children’s educational needs
Students in Dudley-Brunswick King are served by Boston Public Schools, the largest district in Massachusetts. District families can choose from schools within a 1-mile radius of their home addresses. Many children begin their education at John Winthrop Elementary School, which rates a C-plus on Niche. Winthrop students can participate in enrichment clubs, such as martial arts and dance. From there, some students apply to attend C-rated Lilla G. Frederick Pilot Middle School, where students are offered both learning support and opportunities to pursue their various interests — programs include the AVID college readiness plan and Somali Sheltered English Immersion. Students at Jeremiah E. Burke High School, rated C-plus by Niche, can choose from educational pathways that match their career goals, allowing them to begin developing skills in biotechnology or animation and design. With more than 60 colleges and universities in the Boston metropolitan area, students have plenty of choices if they wish to continue their education.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jose Rojas
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
(781) 404-3627
73 Total Sales
1 in Dudley-Brunswick King
$1,075,000 Price
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Kerry Dowlin
Coldwell Banker Realty - Dorchester
(781) 512-6561
114 Total Sales
3 in Dudley-Brunswick King
$480K - $1.2M Price Range
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Kelly Espinola
Keller Williams Realty-Merrimack
(351) 215-0914
157 Total Sales
1 in Dudley-Brunswick King
$525,000 Price
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Daisha Chesterfield
Thumbprint Realty, LLC
(857) 567-8099
16 Total Sales
1 in Dudley-Brunswick King
$166,500 Price
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Mia Cameron
Fort Hill Brokerage Group
(857) 399-8922
28 Total Sales
1 in Dudley-Brunswick King
$350,000 Price
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Vicky Xiao
Century 21 North East
(339) 666-2022
41 Total Sales
4 in Dudley-Brunswick King
$670K - $950K Price Range
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Dudley-Brunswick King | US |
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Homicide | 6 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
Robbery | 7 | 4 |
Burglary | 3 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
Larceny | 3 | 4 |
Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
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Dudley-Brunswick King Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Dudley-Brunswick King, Boston sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Dudley-Brunswick King, Boston over the last 12 months is $445,000, down 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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