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A waterfront East Boston community right by Broad Sound
Bordered by Chelsea Creek on one side and Belle Isle Inlet on the other, Harbor View-Orient Heights is an East Boston neighborhood that blends peaceful water views with modern amenities, including waterfront restaurants, shopping centers and transit stations. “This is a beautiful community that’s right on the harbor, and the neighborhood name is very appropriate,” says Jamie Cholette, a Realtor at Boston Harbor Real Estate with 13 years of experience. “Harbor View is like a nice happy medium between Boston and Cape Cod; it’s very close to downtown Boston and has the Blue Line.” Comprised mainly of triple-deckers and converted boutique condos that are never more than a few minutes away from the public parks and beaches, this is a scenic enclave wedged between Broad Sound and the Boston Logan International Airport.
Large porches and tree lined streets are commonplace in Harbor View-Orient Heights.
Constitution beach is a fantastic spot in Harbor View-Orient Heights to see planes come and go.
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From contemporary condos to pre-war triple-deckers
Area homes include remodeled brick triple-deckers from the early 1900s, boutique pre-war and contemporary condo developments, two-unit and multi-family properties and a handful of single-family houses. Condo units from the 1900s often sit alongside newly converted condominiums that require monthly HOA fees. Typically for condos, one to two-bedroom units go between $500,000 and $800,000, while three-bedrooms can fetch over $1 million. “Many of the new condo projects are either converted boutique condos or newly developed low rises,” Cholette says. “The neighbors are actively involved, and the district does not allow large or tall housing projects to be built in East Boston. This means the new buildings tie in well with the existing cityscape, and everything here maintains the old, charming residential look and feel.” In addition, newly built developments use double or triple-pane windows to address the potential noise issues due to the area’s proximity to the Boston Logan International Airport. Duplexes and two-unit homes generally sell from $800,000 to just under $1 million, and entire multi-family properties and triple-deckers are listed between $1 million and $2.5 million. Peppered throughout the neighborhood, single-family cottages and ranch-styles on raised foundations, built specifically to withstand flooding and weather corrosion, go for $700,000 to $1 million. Most homes have stairs that lead right into the sidewalks, and yard spaces for single-family homes are usually around 3,000 to 5,000 square feet. Most streets are lined with towering green trees.
A variety of residential options are available in Harbor View-Orient Heights.
Several triple decker housing options exist within Harbor View-Orient Heights.
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Beaches and public parks abound in Harbor View
It’s easy to connect with nature in Harbor View-Orient Heights. The East Boston Greenway is a popular rail trail that runs through the neighborhood, and the waterfront Belle Isle Marsh Reservation, a nature preserve and wetland area, has a looped hiking path and an observation tower. Constitution Beach is another spot for sports, beach time and watching planes take off. Bremen Street Park is right next to the airport with a community garden, a spray fountain and play area and an expansive green field. “The East Boston Yacht Club is a cool, unique amenity specific to Harbor View,” Cholette says. “Not a lot of places around here have marinas. Plus, there’s the public Porrazzo Skating Rink, tennis and squash courts and all sorts of public amenities right in the community.” Fredericks Park, Curtis Park Street and East Boston Memorial Park are additional outdoor places that people frequent.
Bikers love the wide paths at Constitution Beach in Harbor View-Orient Heights.
Belle Isle Marsh Reservation in Harbor View Orient Height has lots of trails for hiking.
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Proximity to Boston and Cambridge
The area is served by MBTA bus lines and nearby T stops, such as Beachmont, Orient Heights, Airport and Maverick stations. All stations have the Blue Line, which has direct access to Boston. Massachusetts Route 1A, Interstates 90 and 93 also pass through the neighborhood, providing convenient routes to Cambridge and downtown Boston, both of which are within 10 miles of Harbor View. Hospitals are a few miles away, including MGH-Revere HealthCare Center, Mass General: Chelsea HealthCare Center and Chelsea Naval Hospital. The Boston Logan International Airport is located right on the southeast side of the community. “I try to let everyone know that only 2 runways are on rotation that go over residential homes in East Boston, and the airport doesn’t use the runways daily,” Cholette says. “However, if you are concerned about hearing airport noise, then East Boston might not be the best move. The noise level can be a very personal preference and tolerance level.”
There is no shortage of public transportation in and around Winthrop Highlands.
A quick scooter ride from Cottage Hill will get you to Orient Heights on the Blue Line.
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Restaurants and shops in Harbor View
The neighborhood shopping center, The Shops at Suffolk Downs, is home to Target, Stop & Shop and eateries such as Flaming Grill and Buffet. In business since 1927, Sammy Carlo’s Delicatessen serves breakfast dishes, homemade meatballs and beef stew. Additional restaurant options include Melodias, known for Colombian cuisine, and Belle Isle Seafood, which has New England classics such as lobster rolls and clam chowder, offers views of the inlet and the airport runways for takeoff and landings.
Be sure to stop by Sammy Carlo's Deli in Harbor View-Orient Heights if you're feeling hungry.
Enjoy a meal at the bar or table inside the Airport Diner near Orient Heights.
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Boston Public Schools
The community is served by Boston Public Schools, which offers school choice and is the first public school system in the nation. Prospective primary schools include Guild Elementary School and Bradley Elementary School. Each rates a C and a B Niche grade, respectively. Bradley Elementary offers weekly enrichment courses, such as dance instruction, and a foreign language class for students in grades four to six. Mario Umana Academy is a dual-language, prekindergarten through eighth-grade school with a C-minus rating. Providing SAT prep and after-school tutor programs as well as summer academy opportunities, including the Harvard Crimson Summer Academy, and the Dartmouth SEAD (Summer Enrichment at Dartmouth), East Boston High School has a C.
Bradley Elementary has an overall B grade on Niche.
East Boston High School has an overall grade of C on Niche.
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Festivals in East Boston
In addition to having an annual July 4th barbeque, Eastie Week has been a decade-long tradition in East Boston that celebrates the community over art, music, culture and people. From kayak trips and a watershed block party, to art, culinary and sports workshops and free concerts, Eastie Week features two full weeks of family-friendly fun activities. The East Boston Latin Music & Dance Festival takes place in September at East Boston Memorial Park with concert lineups, dancing and Latin American food made by local vendors.
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Harbor View-Orient Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Harbor View-Orient Heights, Boston sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Harbor View-Orient Heights, Boston over the last 12 months is $670,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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