$804,392Average Value$541Average Price per Sq Ft14Homes For Sale
Community-centric, historic neighborhood of St. Marks
St. Marks charms homebuyers seeking convenience and relative affordability in Dorchester. Ten miles from Downtown Boston, St. Marks once consisted of farmland before the construction of an Old Colony railroad stop became a catalyst for development. Subsequently, many of the buildings in the neighborhood date back to the late 1800s and the early 1900s. Now, St. Marks features an assortment of local businesses, access to the Red Line and a collection of striking Victorian homes. “There’s some great architecture and some great history, but one aspect that attracts homebuyers is the people” says Realtor and Dorchester native Alex Walsh with Access Real Estate. The various cultures here have woven a multigenerational, diverse fabric into an otherwise quintessential Dorchester neighborhood.
Rows of magnificent homes line the streets of St Marks.
With its location to Downtown Boston its no wonder why residents love living in St Marks.
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Antique Victorians and multifamily units in St. Marks
While Walsh says most of the market consists of period homes, there’s an eclectic mix of options in St. Marks. Homebuyers can find classic Boston multifamily triple-deckers and single-family Victorians adorned with bright and bold colors. “Everyone can appreciate something that’s unique, like the stunningly beautiful Victorians,” Walsh says. Multifamily units in St. Marks often sell between $500,000 and $600,000. Two-bedroom, single-family layouts can start around $500,000, as well, though five-bedroom properties can surpass $1 million. Prices for multifamily homes start around $800,000. The urban nature of the neighborhood allows for plenty of sidewalks along the modest front yards, so residents can expect to see neighbors walking the streets.
St Marks offers a multitude of different styles of architecture.
This brilliant blue home in St Marks is just one of many colonials you will find.
Lush vegetation surrounds this triple decker home in St Marks.
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Getting outside and active in St. Marks
A few parks allow residents to connect with nature in their otherwise urban surroundings. Reverend Loesch Family Park, one of the neighborhood’s largest outdoor spaces, offers renovated benches, basketball courts, a playground and fields. Codman Square Park sits on the western end of the neighborhood and features a shaded seating area under towering mature trees. Just outside of St. Mark’s eastern boundary, visitors of Hemenway Park can play baseball, basketball or go down the hillside slide.
Reverend Loesch Family Park in St Marks is a fantastic place to walk your furry friend.
A stunning mural of Ray Bolger celebrates his hometown lineage in St Marks.
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Public education options near St. Marks
St. Marks children can receive education through Boston Public Schools. Dr. William W. Henderson Inclusion Elementary sits inside the neighborhood for kindergarten through Grade 1, which Niche gives an overall A-minus score. Students could then head to Dr. William W. Henderson Inclusion School’s Upper Campus, rated C-plus, which enrolls children from Grades 2 through 12. The average class size at Henderson is about 22, giving students the opportunity to have more one-on-one collaboration with teachers, and it is the only Boston public school that offers comprehensive learning for children of all abilities. Boston International High School is another option nearby and scores a B-minus.
Henderson Inclusion School Upper Campus in St Marks offers a diverse academic curriculum.
Dr. William Henderson Inclusion School offers a unique and diverse curriculum.
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Open Streets and Macaroni KID Dorchester
St. Marks residents can head to Ashmont for concerts, community cleanups and Open Streets events. Open Streets is a Boston initiative that closes down car traffic, allowing pedestrians and bikers to roam free along the road for a day. Families can refer to the Macaroni KID Dorchester site, as well, to keep up with the latest summer camps and kid-friendly activities throughout the town.
Transportation options in St. Marks
The Shawmut subway station at the corner of Dayton Street and Clementine Park remains a major drawing factor to St. Marks. The station sits on the Red Line and can take residents to Downtown Boston in 10 to 15 minutes, where the majority of residents work. “The Red Line is the most desirable train line to be on in the city,” Walsh says. Interstate 93 runs a couple miles east of St. Marks, and Boston Logan International Airport sits under 10 miles away via I-93.
Blue Bikes are a fun and convenient way to travel around St Marks.
At Shawmut Station in St Marks you can be transported to Downtown Boston in no time at all.
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Dining on Dorchester Avenue and nearby shopping
A portion of the major artery and thoroughfare, Dorchester Avenue, runs through St. Marks. Dorchester Avenue is the locale’s foremost commercial street, lined with restaurants and other businesses. El Barrio serves up authentic Mexican fare, and Via Cannuccia offers Italian classics for breakfast, brunch and dinner. St. Marks residents often head north to the Fields Corner neighborhood and south to the Ashmont neighborhood for food, too, and both are located along Dorchester Avenue. Price Rite Marketplace, Target and Stop & Shop are just about 1 mile from most residences.
Via Cunnuccia in St Marks offers fresh ingredients in all of their offerings.
Ashmont Cycles is provides bikes to St. Marks and the neighborhoods surrounding.
Ripple Cafe offers residents in St. Mark's a quiet oasis to hang out and enjoy small bites.
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Parks in this Area
Doherty-Gibson Playground
Adams-King Playground
Reverend Loesch Family Park
Hemenway Park
Victory Road Park
Codman Square Park
Transit
Airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
17 min drive
Subway
Shawmut Station
Bus
Dorchester Ave & Centre St
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Talbot Ave & Lithgow St
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Talbot Ave & Centre St
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Dorchester Ave Opp Shepton St
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Adams St & King St
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Talbot Ave & Welles Ave
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Adams St Opp Msgr. Lydon Way
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Saint Marks
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Saint Marks Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Saint Marks, Boston sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Saint Marks, Boston over the last 12 months is $525,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This well-kept, detached condo offers the feel of single-family living in a prime Adams St, Ashmont Station area. Spanning three levels, it features gleaming hardwood floors, glass-paned doors, and classic details.The first floor boasts a bright living room, a dining room with chair railing and chandelier lighting, a kitchen with granite countertops, a breakfast bar, and stainless-steel
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BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION IN ASHMONT | A four-story, 25-unit community with stunning city skyline views. Studio, 1 and 2-bedroom open layouts with large windows that usher in tons of natural light, fine finishes and appliances, and convenient amenities like a complimentary fitness center. Each apartment uses a palette of warm neutrals; a stylish base that easily aligns with your personal style and
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
8,765
Median Age
39
Population Density
36 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$75,615
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$96,395
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.2%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
39.6%
Advanced Degrees
17.8%
% Population in Labor Force
72.8%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
64/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
87/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
73/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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