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Riverside enclave near Boston
In the southernmost part of Boston's Dorchester community, lies the neighborhood of Neponset-Port Norfolk, a waterside sanctuary nicknamed “The Port.” Its favorable location along the Neponset River is one of this enclave's primary draws. According to local Realtor Craig Galvin of The Galvin Group, residents of Neponset-Port Norfolk have close access to roughly 100 acres of waterfront recreation space.
Jospeh Finnegan Park provides walking paths with beautiful views.
Visit Tenean Beach for the a quick swim or panoramic views of the Neponset River.
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Diverse housing stock
The homes that fill Neponset-Port Norfolk, which is largely residential, comprise a great mix of styles, Galvin says. Single-family homes blend with multifamily homes around the neighborhood. “It’s as diverse in its housing stock as it is in its people,” Galvin says. Many of the houses in Neponset-Port Norfolk were built between the late 19th century and the mid-20th century, and have either Victorian or colonial styling. “The housing stock is extravagant,” Galvin says. However, there are some newer homes sprinkled in. “I think developers have been trying to get into this neighborhood for a long time,” Galvin says of Dorchester. “Because we’re the most diverse section of Boston, and we’re the biggest section of Boston.” The wide selection of home types in Neponset-Port Norfolk lends itself to an equally wide spectrum of prices. A floor within a multi-family triple-decker-style home can be acquired for around $500,000, Galvin says, while prices can reach $1.5 million for a classic, single-family colonial.
A beautiful victorian home shows the original heritage of homes in the Neponset neighborhood.
Many classical colonial homes of Neponset port were built in the mid 20th century.
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Tenean Beach in the Neponset-Port Neighborhood of Boston is open to all residents.
Reclaimed green space along the river
Everyone living in Neponset-Port Norfolk is only a short jaunt away from the river — treks made easier by the sidewalks that line the neighborhood’s blocks. One attraction by the water is Tenean Beach, a sandy strip that’s a good spot for swimming. It also includes a nearby playground and a tennis court. Another waterside option is Joseph Finnegan Park, a 14-acre former industrial site that was converted into an outdoor retreat with trails. You can travel south down a portion of the 5-mile Lower Neponset River Trail to get to John Paul II Park, which stretches some 66 acres on the river, a former landfill that now includes athletic fields, a playground and trails. “The city of Boston has done a great job of refurbishing,” Galvin says.
Good eats, from mussels to cupcakes
It might be time to nab a bite to eat after some fun by the water, and Dorchester is more than suitable for that, too. “We’ve had a real recent burst of great restaurants,” Galvin says. Dorset Hall, on Neponset Avenue, is one of the options to try within Neponset-Port Norfolk, with its mussels and short ribs among patrons’ favorites. Dorset Hall’s bar, which stays open until 1 a.m. every day, is a great spot to enjoy a drink with friends. Adams Street, a thoroughfare on the west side of the neighborhood, features many more eateries. Greenhills Irish Bakery is one choice, whether to satisfy a sweet tooth, pick up a quick sandwich for lunch or both. Sandwich options include cranberry and walnut chicken salad and cured ham, while the wide range of available pastries includes lemon cupcakes and apple turnovers. Folks can also grab a deli sandwich, along with fresh produce and locally-grown flowers and plants, at family-owned Lambert's Rainbow Market, a 65-year-old area mainstay. For everyday essentials, Target is conveniently located about a mile from Neponset-Port Norfolk, just off Dorchester Avenue.
Dorset Hall host two floor dining, bars, and TV's for Neponset-Port residents.
The "Smokehouse Burger" was just one of the many options at Dorset Hall restaurant in Neponset.
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Neighborhood charter school
With Boston's school choice program, families can select the school that best suits their student's educational needs. Neponset-Port Norfolk has three neighborhood schools, and more sit close by in surrounding Dorchester communities. “There are a lot of options for schools,” Galvin says. Among them is the Queen Street campus of the tuition-free Neighborhood House Charter School, one of the first charter schools in Massachusetts. Neighborhood House Charter School's Queen Street location serves students in kindergarten through seventh grade, while the school's Centre Street campus, which sits about a mile to the west, serves grades eight to 12. Neighborhood House earns a C-plus rating from Niche and was ranked highly among Boston's top high schools in 2022.
Neponset Port residents makes for an easy commuting with just one train ride to Downtown Boston
Easy commute by car or subway train
The proximity of Neponset-Port Norfolk to the rest of the city is another part of its appeal, Galvin says — the neighborhood is about 5 miles south of downtown. Those who live in Neponset-Port Norfolk but work closer to the city center can quickly get on Interstate 93 or hop on Boston’s subway system, commonly known as the T, via the nearby Ashmont and Fields Corner stations. The intangible that Neponset-Port Norfolk offers, on top of its alluring location, is its sense of community, what Galvin calls “the way people work together well with each other, the way people care about their neighbors.” It’s the comforting undercurrent that ripples throughout this refuge by the sea.
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Neponset-Port Norfolk Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Neponset-Port Norfolk, Boston sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Neponset-Port Norfolk, Boston over the last 12 months is $710,000, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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