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The North End is characterized by its hole-in-the-wall eateries, most specializing in Italian cuisine.
Character, culture and Italian cuisine in the North End
The North End is a Boston neighborhood oozing with character and cannoli. Scores of family-owned bakeries and restaurants, many of which have served residents for generations, are packed into some of the city’s oldest buildings. This labyrinth of crooked streets is perched on a peninsula that juts into Boston Harbor, steps away from popular downtown attractions like Faneuil Hall. With the Freedom Trail winding through its streets and cultural festivals drawing celebrants in the summer, the North End is a tourist destination in its own right. But the people who call it home enjoy its vibrant energy — and world-class Italian cuisine — all throughout the year.
Eating your way through the North End
Packed with bistros, bars and bakeries, the North End has cooked up a reputation as a culinary hot spot. “The cafes and coffee houses are full in the mornings and on the weekends,” says Matthew Foley, brokerage lead at Fenway Property Advisors, who has nearly two decades of local experience. “It’s great if you like to go out to dinner and walk to the nightlife.” Hot spots include:
Galleria Umberto, a counter-service eatery with Sicilian-style pizza
Libertine, an Italian-Portuguese restaurant known for its pasta, including gluten-free options
Caffe Vittoria, for ricotta pie washed down with a cappuccino or a specialty martini
Parziale’s Bakery, a century-old institution famous for its fresh bread, bakery-style pizza and pastries
Mike’s Pastry, another family-run bakery known for its massive cannolis
Night owls will find plenty to keep them busy here, from chortling over comedy skits at Improv Asylum to sampling fine cigars at Stanza Dei Sigari. For groceries, specialty markets like Alba Produce and Monica’s Mercato make daily errands convenient, and Boston Public Market sells fresh seafood, locally grown produce and other essentials just outside the neighborhood.
Al greets all his locals with love at Alba Produce in the North End.
Make sure to ask for powdered sugar when ordering a cannoli.
A welcome sign greets visitors to Boston's historic North End.
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Most homes in the North End are condos or apartments
Housing in the North End leans heavily toward condos, with some apartments in the mix. Many buildings date to the late 1800s and early 1900s, but upkeep is generally good, and some units feature fresh remodels. “There aren’t necessarily any issues; it’s just the age of the buildings,” Foley says. “Some of them might require flood insurance if they’re right on the water, because you just want to be diligent. But I wouldn’t say that age is a major issue.”
Wrought-iron fire escapes adorn the exteriors of many brick buildings in the North End.
Large luxury condos are located on the wharf in the North End.
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North End neighbors include a mix of renters, condo owners and landlords.
Typical home prices and HOA fees in the North End
The neighborhood’s median home sale price is around $750,000, significantly below the citywide median. Most properties sell from the lower $400,000s to the upper $3 millions, with larger multiunit buildings fetching the highest prices. Condo owners are usually responsible for monthly HOA fees as well; these range from around $300 in lower-priced places to about $2,500 in high-end units.
“Feast season” draws throngs of tourists during the summer
North End’s seasonal celebrations draw thousands of visitors. Here are a few highlights:
First Night Harbor Fireworks, a massive pyrotechnic display that welcomes the New Year
Madonna Della Cava, a summertime feast held at the same time as the famed Sicilian festival
Feast of Saint Agrippina di Mineo, an homage to a Roman martyr and patron saint of Mineo
Fisherman’s Feast, Boston’s longest-running Italian festival, known for the “Flight of the Angel” spectacle
Saint Anthony’s Feast, a colorful celebration with parades, live entertainment and tempting food offerings
Except for the First Night fireworks, most of these events take place in the summer, prompting locals to refer to those weeks as “feast season.” Surging crowds can make it difficult to get around the neighborhood during this time.
North End residents pay tribute to St. Agrippina di Mineo during feast season.
Locals take the Madonna Della Cava for the annual walk around the North End.
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North End is a walkable neighborhood with ample public transit
Narrow, winding roads and minimal parking encourage many North End residents to go car-free. “Parking is tight. It's a really, really hot commodity,” Foley says. Fortunately, this part of Boston is exceptionally walkable and well served by public transit. Downtown Boston is about a mile away, a walk that typically takes about 15 minutes. MBTA bus stops are sprinkled throughout the neighborhood, and North Station connects commuters to the rest of the city via the Orange and Green Lines. The Amtrak Downeaster, a route that runs between Boston and Brunswick, Maine, also stops at North Station. If you’re going to Logan Airport, ferries from Long Wharf and Lovejoy Wharf at North Station provide practical alternatives to driving.
Bus service is provided throughout the North End to help residents get to work.
North End streets are narrow and winding, and parking is tight.
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Students have access to highly rated public and private schools
The Boston Public Schools district serves the neighborhood, using a home-based school choice system. Families select their top choices from a list of eligible schools, and the district assigns seats through a lottery. The highly rated Eliot School, which serves students from prekindergarten through eighth grade, is one popular option. Several highly rated private schools are also nearby in Beacon Hill: The Advent School fosters inclusivity and encourages creative thought, and Park Street is a Christian school that offers small class sizes for a personalized approach to learning.
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North End Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North End, Boston sell after 52 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in North End, Boston over the last 12 months is $830,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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