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New renovations south of Franklin Park
Bordering the southern end of Franklin Park, Dorchester's neighborhood of Franklin Field South is an active urban zone with easily walkable streets, convenient access to downtown Boston and reasonably priced real estate. All of this and a steady series of renovation projects have led to Franklin Field South's reputation as an ideal location for new homeowners in the Boston area. "People are coming from all over," says Curtis Howe, President of Howe Realty Group, which has served the Boston area since 2013. "On the grand scale of things, it's still an affordable place for a lot of people to live."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
4
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Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
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4
Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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Franklin Field South Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Franklin Field South, Boston sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Franklin Field South, Boston over the last 12 months is $627,500, up 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Anthony BrewsterKeller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
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