Franklin Field South
Neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts
Suffolk County 02124
Convenient to downtown and the Fairmount Line
With an ever-present system of sidewalks throughout the neighborhood, the area is highly walkable and popular among joggers and dog walkers. The Fairmount Line cuts through Franklin Park South, with nearby stations at Morton Street and Talbot Avenue, making for convenient train rides into downtown Boston.Celebrate Dorchester Day
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.Boston's largest park in the backyard
Sharing a border with Franklin Field South, Franklin Park is possibly the area's largest draw: literally. At 527 acres, Boston's largest park features forested areas, stone ruins, various athletic courts and the Franklin Park Zoo. Nearby Harambee Park has a reputation for athletics that goes back to 1898. Today, its 45 acres feature soccer fields, basketball courts, cricket pitches and open fields.Caribbean flavors via New England
Franklin Field South has a history of Caribbean locals, reflected in many restaurants. Nu Flav Restaurant offers authentic Haitian cuisine, with a menu that includes fried plantains, Pwason Grosel and Soup Joumou. Fresh Food Generation offers farm-to-plate experiences that combine the flavors of New England with the Caribbean. When it comes time for locals to cook, they visit grocers like the Foodland Supermarket.Biotech boot camp at Jeremiah E. Burke
Students can begin their education at Pauline Agassiz Shaw Elementary, which scores a C-plus on Niche. Afterward, they can attend the Joseph Lee School, which receives a C, before enrolling at Jeremiah E. Burke High School, which has a C-plus and features a "biotech boot camp" through their partnership with Franklin Cummings Tech.Quiet and affordable Colonials
In most areas surrounding Boston, space is a high commodity, so lots tend toward small slices of lawn space along with street parking. "Franklin Field South is outside of the prominent thoroughfare of Blue Hill Avenue," says Howe. "Plus, it's largely residential, so it tends to be quieter." Colonial and Victorian-style homes are popular, with refurbished townhouses beginning in the low-$400,000s and historic Colonial homes getting into the mid-$600,000s.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Alexander Koziakov
Alexander Koziakov
Responds QuicklyCompass
(781) 417-5576
79 Total Sales
1 in Franklin Field South
$1,050,000 Price
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Jack Murphy
Jack Murphy
Plymouth Village, Inc.
(508) 503-6270
137 Total Sales
1 in Franklin Field South
$545,000 Price
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Michael Sokolowski
Michael Sokolowski
Torii, Inc.
(475) 476-1764
57 Total Sales
1 in Franklin Field South
$842,000 Price
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Liana Williams
Liana Williams
Responds QuicklyFort Hill Brokerage Group
(857) 349-2040
47 Total Sales
1 in Franklin Field South
$680,000 Price
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Jose Rojas
Jose Rojas
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
(781) 404-3627
77 Total Sales
2 in Franklin Field South
$283K - $955K Price Range
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Kerry Dowlin
Kerry Dowlin
Coldwell Banker Realty - Dorchester
(781) 512-6561
114 Total Sales
1 in Franklin Field South
$990,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 3rd
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Erie Ellington Playground
Franklin Park
- Golf
- Trails
- Playground
Roberts Playground
Harambee Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Elmhurst Street Park
Codman Square Park
Transit
Airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
16 min drive
Train
Morton Street
Bus
Ames St & Franklin Field
Bus
Blue Hill Ave & Woodrow Ave
Bus
Blue Hill Ave & Callender St
Bus
Morton St & Evans St
Bus
American Legion HWY & Kingbird Rd
Bus
Blue Hill Ave & Paxton St
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Franklin Field South | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Franklin Field South Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Franklin Field South, Boston sell after 8 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Franklin Field South, Boston over the last 12 months is $639,000, up 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$619,000
Median Sale Price
$639,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$660,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,170,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$515,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
15
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
21%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$411
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
810
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1925
Months of Supply
1.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,640
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,251
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,304
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
710
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,920
Open Houses
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Wednesday, Jun 182:30 - 3pm
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Wednesday, Jun 182 - 2:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
10,374
Median Age
34
Population Density
26 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.5%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$43,420
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$63,588
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80.8%
College Graduates
13.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
62
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
62
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
62
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Codman Square
Centrally located Dorchester neighborhood with community gardens
Wellington Hill
A Boston neighborhood split between homes and outdoor fun
West Codman Hill-West Lowe
South Boston neighborhood with access to T stations and beloved parks
Ashmont
Suburban neighborhood with access to the T about 7 miles from Boston
Bowdoin North-Mount Bowdoin
Value-priced city living convenient to downtown and the T
Franklin Field North
Home to Franklin Park, Boston's largest outdoor space with a popular zoo
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