Seaport
Neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts
Suffolk County 02210
Home in Seaport’s skyscrapers
Seaport has experienced a recent period of unprecedented growth, leading to the construction of many new high-rise luxury condominiums and apartments along its waterfront. The price per square foot has quickly become the highest in the city, eclipsing established neighborhoods such as Back Bay and Beacon Hill. In addition, most buildings enjoy striking views of the Boston Harbor and the city skyline. A one-bedroom, 897-square-foot unit starts at around $1.8 million, with prices for a two-bedroom, 1,338-square-foot unit soaring to $3 million. “Many people who live there are young professionals,” Li says. “They work downtown or in the neighborhood, and the commute is so easy. They can walk everywhere they need to be.”
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Picnicking in Boston’s parks
Green space around Seaport has been meticulously landscaped, designed to be used year-round even through Boston’s notorious winters. Evergreen trees provide a permanent canopy, while maples, oaks and cherry trees give the parks a splash of color in spring and fall. Large boulders reminiscent of New England’s famous rock formations have been placed along Harbor Way, a reclaimed boardwalk that carves its way through the area’s central promenade. Residents ponder art installations at Eastport Park or enjoy their coffee while children clamor over the play-fishing schooner at Martin’s Park by the Fort Point Channel. Tourists rent bicycles from Waterfront Park while locals picnic on the green.
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Seaport’s scholarship
While there are no elementary, middle or high schools located within the Seaport neighborhood, families living in Boston can enroll their children in any of the city’s public schools. Elementary-aged children may begin by attending Josiah Quincy School in nearby Chinatown, which earns a B from Niche. Josiah Quincy students celebrate Lunar New Year annually and the school offers Mandarin language instruction for all students. The closest middle school is James F. Condon School, which earns a C. Excel High School in South Boston earns a C-plus and partners with Vertex Pharmaceuticals to offer a science fair mentoring program.
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Fun in the heart of Beantown
Seaport’s events schedule is packed full nearly every night of the week. Tourists and locals can wander the halls of the Institute of Contemporary Art, observing visual art exhibits by day or dancing and drinking on First Fridays by night. The seats of Leader Bank Pavilion are regularly crowded with concertgoers jamming to renowned musicians or cackling at stand-up comedy shows. Throngs of costumed visitors descend on Seaport annually for Pax East, a video game and pop culture convention held at The Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. The neighborhood is also only 2 miles from TD Garden, so residents never have to miss a Bruins game.
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Taking the T around town
The Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority’s subway system, known colloquially as the “T”, makes several stops in the Seaport neighborhood. Residents can pack into a Silver Line train and be at Logan International Airport in 12 minutes, avoiding any traffic backups in the Ted Williams Tunnel. Getting downtown requires changing trains at South Station and Downtown Crossing, but when the weather is nice locals can make the 1-mile walk to Faneuil Hall in roughly 30 minutes.
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Shopping in Seaport
There is a Trader Joe’s located directly in the neighborhood, just a short walk from Seaport’s residential districts. On the other end of the neighborhood, locals peruse aisles of fresh produce and specialty offerings at Foodie’s Markets South Boston. CVS makes necessities available at the corner of Seaport Boulevard and Boston Wharf Road. While residents have easy access to downtown Boston’s world-class restaurant scene, area mainstay The Barking Crab remains one of the city’s best-loved seafood spots despite Seaport’s recent boom. Several upstart eateries line Seaport Boulevard, including Taiyaki NYC, where visitors admire creative ice cream twists served in classic Japanese fish-shaped waffle cones. “It’s gotten very busy at the restaurants,” Li says. “You have to make reservations the same day just to get a table. Everybody goes down there now.”
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Written By
Hugh Taylor
Photography Contributed By
Noel Poage
Video By
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Nicole Blanchard
Nicole Blanchard
Compass
(781) 808-2520
16 Total Sales
1 in Seaport
$999,000 Price
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Stockman Farrar Group
Stockman Farrar Group
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
(781) 208-5870
72 Total Sales
1 in Seaport
$1,875,000 Price
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Caroline Morson
Caroline Morson
Compass
(781) 209-6953
33 Total Sales
3 in Seaport
$899K - $3.6M Price Range
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Brody Murphy Novak Group
Brody Murphy Novak Group
Responds QuicklyDouglas Elliman Real Estate - Park Plaza
(781) 661-6002
20 Total Sales
1 in Seaport
$1,100,000 Price
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Zack Harwood
Zack Harwood
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential
(508) 466-6177
251 Total Sales
3 in Seaport
$1.5M - $2.5M Price Range
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The Goodrich Team
The Goodrich Team
Responds QuicklyCompass
(781) 512-7472
461 Total Sales
3 in Seaport
$855K - $2.8M Price Range
Schools
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- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
- 7th to 12th
- Private
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Parks in this Area
Martin’s Park
- Playground
Seaport Common
- Picnic Area
South Boston Maritime Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
Sea Green
- Playground
Fan Pier Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Ocean
A Street Park
- Playground
Waterfront Park
- Picnic Area
- Ocean
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Seaport | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 7 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Seaport Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Seaport, Boston sell after 70 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Seaport, Boston over the last 12 months is $1,577,500, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,945,000
Median Sale Price
$1,577,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$2,387,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
74
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$1,805
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,267
Number of Homes for Sale
80
Median Year Built
2017
Months of Supply
13.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,198
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,035
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,414
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
980
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
546
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,613
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Condo Buildings
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
7,629
Median Age
37
Population Density
16 ppl/acre
Population under 18
13.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$185,262
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$202,050
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
92.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
48.2%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
86.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
75
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
78
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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West End
High-rise condos with riverfront views and plenty of parks and paths
Chinatown
Community vibe with access to the T and a variety of restaurants
Central Maverick Square-Paris Street
Waterfront neighborhood with thriving restaurant and social scenes, great parks
Jeffries Point
Friendly waterfront community with easy access to the airport and downtown Boston
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