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Fort Hill is a conveniently located residential historic district
Recognized as an architectural conservation district, Fort Hill has historical significance that extends to its parks and monuments. Sometimes called Highland Park, the Boston neighborhood has a quieter, more residential atmosphere, but it’s about a mile from four major universities or colleges, and its public transportation makes the 4-mile commute downtown a breeze.
Fort Hill residents have access to the Roxbury Crossing station.
Fort Hill has a historic church right in front of Roxbury Heritage Park.
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Lifestyle and sense of community in Fort Hill
Fort Hill is brimming with historic homes and parks. Terrance Moreau, a real estate salesperson and the team leader of the Roxbury Collaborative Group at Coldwell Banker, says Fort Hill is a nice mix between Jamaica Plain and Roxbury. “The green space and historic homes are really what gets people’s attention,” he says. “There are areas and homes within that neighborhood that were built prior to Roxbury becoming a part of Boston.”
Fort Hill has a few essentials, but overall maintains a homey urban vibe with a distinct sense of community. “I would say the majority of the people up there know each other,” says Robert Nichols, a real estate broker at MIG Realty Group who has sold homes there for 15 years. “They talk.”
Historic homes at a lower price point than South End
Fort Hill’s historic Boston Brownstones, Second Empire rowhouses and Victorian homes can date to the early 1800s. “Over the past 15 years, there’s been a dramatic interest in the area that has triggered the renovation of these fine homes, bringing them back to their original splendor,” says John O'Toole, a partner and owner of Olde Towne Real Estate who has sold homes in the area for 25 years. Fort Hill’s homes also have other benefits. “We are one of the closest neighborhoods to the center of Boston where you can find detached houses with yards and parking, which I think says a lot about the overall appeal,” Moreau says. Single-family homes start in the mid $400,000 range and can climb to over $1 million. Rowhouses and condominiums are more common and can range anywhere from the high $300,000s to nearly over $2 million.
Fort Hill’s most expensive properties usually have unique features, such as 12- to 15-foot ceilings on the main level, original wainscotting and oversized stairwells with expansive views. Higher price points can also net homebuyers small yards or patios and a parking spot. Nichols notes that it's probably the best value in the city. “It’s very similar to the South End without paying a South End price point.” Fort Hill’s median sales price is in the low $600,000s, compared to South End’s median of about $1.2 million. Fort Hill’s median price is also less than Lower Roxbury’s, though it’s similar to Mission Hill’s.
Homes in Fort Hill include brownstone rowhouses with street parking.
Homes in Fort Hill include multi-family homes with shared yards and driveways.
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Where to find everyday essentials in Fort Hill, seeking out nightlife
Fort Hill has a few popular restaurants like Fort Hill Bar & Grill, a local Caribbean eatery that’s been here since the 1920s, and Ashur, which serves halal and Somali cuisine. A collection of restaurants just outside the neighborhood offers more options, including Silver Slipper Restaurant and Fasika Café. Nichols says many locals enjoy walking to Dudley Café. “They feature a lot of local artists in there,” he says, adding that local musicians often play there. Nubian Markets is a newer spot that offers grocery items alongside hot and ready food that Moreau says is exceptional. Nearby, Marcella’s Market is another small local grocer. Price Rite offers more options a mile away. For entertainment and nightlife, residents head to Downtown Boston about 4 miles away.
Fasika Café offers Ethiopian cuisine and coffee.
Nubian Markets in Fort Hill has all your everyday groceries and also offers quick meals.
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Transit access keeps residents connected to Downtown Boston and beyond
Locals have easy access to Columbus Avenue and bus stops on its bigger roads. At the bottom of the hill, Roxbury Crossing Station’s orange line takes commuters downtown to South Station in just 20 minutes. There are five hospitals less than 2 miles away: Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston Medical Center, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, New England Baptist Hospital, and Jamaica Plain VA Medical Center. Boston Logan International Airport is less than 7 miles away.
Trains passing by in Roxbury Crossing Train station in Fort Hill.
You can find many Fort Hill residents walking, biking or using the MBTA.
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Green spaces like Marcella Park add to the neighborhood’s quiet vibe
Like the rest of Roxbury, Fort Hill is known for its parks. Abundant pocket parks ensure that green space is always a short walk away, but bigger and more iconic parks include:
Marcella Park, popular for its large playground, basketball courts, tennis court and athletic fields
Roxbury Heritage State Park, home to the Dillaway-Thomas House, which was the Continental Army headquarters in 1775
Malcom X Park, which has a playground, outdoor pool and recreation center just outside Fort Hill
Enjoy a stroll through Thomas House in Roxbury Heritage State Park in Fort Hill.
Highland Park in Fort Hill offers walking trails with views of the city.
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School choice with lottery systems and top-rated exam schools
Boston Public Schools pairs home-based zoning with competitive lotteries for city-wide and magnet schools like the top-rated O’Bryant School of Math and Science, one of Boston’s three exam schools. It’s right by Fort Hill, and entrance is determined by lottery and enrollment exams. Out-of-district transfers are also allowed depending on space.
Roxbury Community College is right in Fort Hill, and the neighborhood is less than 2 miles from Northeastern University, Wentworth Institute of Technology and Harvard Medical School.
James P. Timilty Middle School in Roxbury, MA.
Students in Fort Hill have access to the Roxbury Community College campus.
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Fort Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fort Hill, Boston sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Fort Hill, Boston over the last 12 months is $555,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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