$744,446Average Value$439Average Price per Sq Ft16Homes For Sale
Public transit connects Dudley-Brunswick King to Boston
Located about 5 miles south of Downtown Boston, Dudley-Brunswick King sits between Roxbury and Dorchester. Ample public transit options keep Boston within easy reach, while community gathering spaces and independently owned restaurants give the neighborhood its own distinctive flavor. Residents are a quick bus or T ride away from the excitement of the city, but median home sale prices are lower in this neck of the woods than they are the closer you get to the center of Beantown.
Commuters appreciate the convenient public transit options offered by Dudley-Brunswick King.
A colorful tower at a main intersection represents the history of Dudley-Brunswick King.
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The types of homes you’ll find in Dudley-Brunswick King
Condos, townhomes and apartments make up about three-quarters of the property blend, and most people rent. Build dates vary; some Queen Anne-style Victorian homes and late Italianate apartment buildings were constructed in the late 1800s, while stylish contemporary condo units were built as recently as 2025. Properties at the lower end of the pricing spectrum might need renovations. Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative (DSNI), a community-run nonprofit, works to replace vacant or neglected land with quality housing, parks, playgrounds, gardens, businesses and other facilities.
Rows of triple-decker homes line the streets of Dudley-Brunswick King.
This two-family home maintains a perfectly manicured lawn.
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How the housing market compares to nearby neighborhoods
The neighborhood’s median home sale price is around $570,000, which falls in line with the medians for nearby neighborhoods like Bowdoin North-Mount Bowdoin and Upham's Corner-Jones Hill. Still, it’s much lower than what you could expect to pay in South Boston or the South End, where the medians hover around a million. Dudley-Brunswick King properties sell from the mid-$300,000s to the lower $1 millions. Because most places offer multifamily layouts, this is an investor-friendly area. It could also be a good fit for first-time buyers who want to live in one unit and rent out the others.
The neighborhood offers multiple public transit options
Access to public transportation makes it easy to get around without a car. “Traffic on the highways has been really congested,” says Joanna Edwards, co-founder of Thumbprint Realty and lifelong Boston resident. “The city is trying to reduce vehicle use.” Commuters can take the Fairmount Line to Boston from the T station at Uphams Corner, a trip that takes about 25 minutes. MBTA buses serve the neighborhood, too, and cyclists have access to several Bluebikes ride-share stations, with one conveniently located near Uphams Corner. If you prefer to drive, the commute to Boston usually takes about 15 minutes. Most apartments and condos have enough parking space for at least one vehicle. And when it comes to peace and quiet, despite the city’s efforts to reduce traffic, this is an active neighborhood where things can get pretty noisy, especially around Columbia Road and Dudley Street.
Eclectic dining options are within easy reach
Casual takeout joints are everywhere in Dudley-Brunswick King, offering dishes to suit a wide range of tastes. Here’s a partial list of what’s available on the main thoroughfares:
Arepas and other Venezuelan specialties at Don Tequeño y Doña Arepa
Pizza, subs and wings at Yaz’s House of Pizza
Oxtail stew and more Caribbean cuisine at Flames
Curry and jerk dishes at Cool Shade
Stop & Shop and Brother’s Supermarket are on hand for groceries. Your options aren’t limited to just what you can find within the neighborhood, either. “That area is very close to the restaurants and stores at South Bay Center,” says Janil Stephens, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker who’s been selling in the Boston and South Shore areas for about nine years. “It’s a quick bus ride to South Bay, and a quick train ride to Downtown Boston.”
Don Tequeño y Doña Arepa delivers authentic Venezuelan cuisine.
Yaz's House of Pizza serves up fresh pizzas and subs in Dudley-Brunswick King.
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Frederick Pilot Middle School serves students in grades 7-8.
Boston Public Schools allows student choice
The highly rated Boston Public Schools district serves the area, offering families a list of “Home-Based” school choices. Students can choose from schools within a 1-mile radius of their home address; however, the plan uses a lottery to determine placement, so there’s no guarantee that applicants will be assigned to their top choices. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School, known as “the King,” is right in the neighborhood, along with Frederick Pilot Middle School.
All residents are steps away from neighborhood parks
No matter where you live in Dudley-Brunswick King, you’ll be within walking distance of parks and green spaces. To name just a few:
Ceylon Park, where you'll find a basketball court, a soccer field and paved paths
Brunswick-King Play Area, an open grassy space near the King and Frederick schools
Dacia & Woodcliff Community Garden, a shaded patch at a residential intersection
Mary Hannon Park, featuring a playground and fitness equipment
Dudley-Brunswick King also borders Franklin Park, Boston’s largest. The green space spans roughly 500 acres and includes a golf course, sports facilities, picnic groves, multiuse trails and the Franklin Park Zoo.
Residents enjoy the large soccer field at Ceylon Park.
Franklin Park is a renowned gem in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, celebrated for its natural beauty and vibrant atmosphere.
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The Boston Kroc Center serves as a community hub
The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, better known as the Boston Kroc Center, is right next to the Uphams Corner T station. Members have access to a fitness center and the center’s Aquatics Park, with lap lanes, waterslides and a lazy river. The Kroc offers programs and classes for all age groups, from youth summer camps and culinary arts training to quilting and gardening for seniors.
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Dudley-Brunswick King Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Dudley-Brunswick King, Boston sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Dudley-Brunswick King, Boston over the last 12 months is $560,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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