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Sweet residential living in Lower Mills
Once home to the Baker Chocolate Company, Lower Mills has a sweet history and is where chocolate was first successfully produced in the country. Sitting right by the Neponset River, Lower Mills has a lively culinary and nightlife scene, convenient access to public transportation, and amenities such as public schools and parks. Residents enjoy a peaceful, suburban lifestyle while still being within the city limits of Boston. “This is a historic section, and the Mattapan Trolley runs through it,” says Anne Galvin, a Realtor at Coldwell Banker Realty Dorchester with 21 years of experience. “You can also jump on the highway Interstate 93 and quickly get to the city, and there are tons of restaurants on Dorchester Avenue.”
Residents of Lower Mills would share they all feel a strong sense of community.
Spukies N Pizza in Lower Mills is also known for their delicious baked cookies.
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Single-family and triple-deckers in Dorchester
Comprised of well-preserved Colonial Revivals and Shingle-style single-family homes, area properties often list between $600,000 to $1.2 million. Occasionally, homebuyers can find a few cottages and small ranch styles at around $450,000. Yard sizes range from 5,000 square feet to quarter-acre. Triple-deckers and units in multi-family homes go for $450,000 to $650,000, and residences can date back to the 1800s and the early 1900s.
Rows of triple-decker homes line the streets of Lower Mills.
In Lower Mills residents take great pride in their flowers and lawns.
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Eclectic restaurants in Lower Mills
Dorchester at large is known for its vibrant neighborhoods, mom-and-pop stores and lively restaurants and bars, and Lower Mills is no exception. Yellow Door Taqueria, a California-inspired Mexican restaurant, has tacos and chic cocktails. Lower Mills Tavern is a neighborhood eatery serving New American cuisine like pizza, sandwiches and filling entrees. The Bowery Bar offers patio seating and brunch classics, while Lucy’s American Tavern has New England dishes such as fish and chips and elevated pub fare. Locals also stop by Sweet Life for baked goods, and Star Market is nearby for grocery shopping. Target is 2 miles north of the neighborhood.
Lower Mills resident's favorite breakfast spot Sweet Life is always busy.
Enjoy drinks with friends at Lucy's American Tavern in Lower Mills.
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Parks by the Neponset River
Dorchester Park is a popular outdoor spot complete with ball fields, tennis courts and play structures, and locals are often spotted walking their dogs or taking strolls along the trails. Neponset River Reservation is a scenic space for fishing, kayaking and hiking, and the adjacent Pope John Paul II Park has soccer fields, additional walking paths, picnic areas and playgrounds. Connecting Dorchester with Milton, the 5-mile Lower Neponset River Trail is another outdoor destination for hikers and bikers alike.
The Neponset Riverwalk in Lower Mills offers miles of trails for walking and biking.
Lower Mills residents enjoy a late evening tennis match at Dorchester Park.
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Boston Public Schools
Boston’s public school system has an average student-to-teacher ratio of 11 to 1 and is enrolled in the school choice system, providing students with more schooling options. As the only all-inclusive school in the district, Dr. William W. Henderson K-12 Inclusion School has an A-minus Niche grade and offers the AVID college preparatory curriculum and after-school enrichment programs such as African drumming, piano lessons, gardening and fun trips to the Museum of Science. The Richard J. Murphy K-8 School rates a B-minus and serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Jeremiah E Burke High School scores a C-plus and collaborates with Quincy College and Regis College to provide students with a nursing career program.
Watch your kids grow at The Richard J. Murphy School in Lower Mills.
Lower Mills students finish their academic career at Jeremiah E Burke High School.
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Navigating into Boston
There is a commuter rail station in neighboring Milton, and bus stops provided by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority are located throughout the neighborhood. The Mattapan Trolley has a station at Cedar Grove and runs through Milton and Boston. Those who commute by car can expect an 8.5-mile drive into Boston, while the Boston Logan International Airport is 11 miles away. Cambridge is 12.5 miles north via Interstate 93, and Carney Hospital is right in Lower Mills.
Public transportation makes it easy to get around Lower Mills.
The T makes for a stress-free commute for Lower Mills residents.
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Events in Dorchester and Milton
Some highlighted events taking place in Dorchester include Boston’s Open Streets Festival and the Boston Little Saigon Night Market, which celebrates Vietnamese culture with indigenous street food and arts and crafts. Dorchester Park is another place for community events, including an annual car show and an Easter egg hunt. Since Milton is just 2 miles away, residents can take a short trip to the neighboring town for the Milton Music Fest.
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On average, homes in Lower Mills, Boston sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Lower Mills, Boston over the last 12 months is $700,000, up 20% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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At the edge of Boston, where the Neponset River flows through Lower Mills, stands a place where history lives. The Baker Chocolate Factory isn’t just a building — it’s a chapter in our nation’s story as one of the oldest and most successful chocolate mills in America. Built for an era of manufacturing, the historic mills have taken on new life as one-of-a-kind homes. Inside are studios,
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