Southern Mattapan
Neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts
Suffolk County 02126
Mix of multifamily and single-family homes
Camillo calls Mattapan the last frontier in the Boston area, too, because of the still untapped development potential here. “Getting in home ownership right now, buyers stand to gain lots of equity here,” Camillo says. Among Mattapan’s benefits are its price points — you can get more bang for your buck here than in some other area neighborhoods, like Roslindale, Jamaica Plain and Dorchester, Camillo says, also noting that a single-family home in good condition will often sell for prices from $500,000 to $650,000. Multifamily houses can sell for prices from roughly $750,000 to the $900,000s, depending on condition and location. There’s a large mix of housing styles in this area, but some of the more common styles include mid-century bungalows and Cape Cod dwellings, American Foursquare properties and residences with traditional New England architecture such as clapboard siding, gambrel roofs and bay windows.A plethora of local playgrounds
The heart of Mattapan – Mattapan Square – sits right along the Neponset River, which connects to the Neponset River Reservation and offers a number of hiking trails and nature walks. The reservation extends all the way to Boston Harbor; locals are permitted to use the river for fishing, canoeing and kayaking. Mass Audubon’s Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary is a natural preserve with outdoor observation pathways in the northwestern corner of the neighborhood. Mattapan is also home to a number of community parks, gardens and playground areas: “I have two little girls, so whenever we want to go to parks or splash pads or little pools, there’s so many green spaces and parks to visit around here,” says Camillo. Hunt Almont Playground is an extensive recreation spot with a playground and athletic facilities located adjacent to the Shangri-la Community Gardens. Located just off River Street is Ryan Playground, which is connected to a splash pad area and a set of basketball and tennis courts.New Mission High School is a top ten magnet school in Massachusetts
Students in Mattapan are served by Boston Public Schools; for young learners, Mattahunt Elementary School offers pre-kindergarten and kindergarten through fifth-grade programs and receives a C rating from Niche. Mildred Avenue School is a kindergarten through eighth-grade institution that also receives a C rating. For grades nine through 12, Boston International High School is rated B-minus. Students can also enroll in the B-rated New Mission High School, a magnet institution for grades seven through 12 that was selected as a Blue Ribbon School in 2013, has a 97% four-year graduation rate and was named No. 8 on Niche’s 2024 “Best Magnet High Schools in Massachusetts” list.Mildred Avenue Community Center offers youth recreation programs
There are three community centers in Mattapan: Mildred Avenue Community Center, Mattahunt Community Center and Gallivan Community Center. All three are part of the Boston Centers for Youth and Families (BCYF) network and feature amenities that include technology centers, gymnasiums, sports teams, daycare programs and indoor pools. Right across from the Mildred Avenue Community Center is the Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library, which hosts weekly story times for kids and community meetings, such as the Green Thumb Club, Senior Sewing class and more.Access to two MBTA commuter rail stations
This neighborhood's transportation access includes the Mattapan transit station on the Red Line of the Boston subway system, the MBTA, also known as “the T.” There are also two Boston commuter rail hubs nearby, the Blue Hill Avenue station and the Morton Street station, which both run along on the Fairmount Line, the Franklin/Foxboro Line and the Providence/Stoughton Line. Both stations can carry passengers to Downtown Boston, which is just about 6 miles north of Mattapan. Also, drivers can head just east of Mattapan to get onto Interstate 93 for commutes toward downtown. Mattapan has an overall CAP Index crime score of 5 out of 10, which is slightly higher than the national average of 4. The nearest hospital is Carney Hospital, which offers a 24-hour emergency room and is situated close by in neighboring Dorchester.Shop and dine in Mattapan Square
Blue Hill Avenue is the place to go for a quick bite to eat after some outdoor fun; the neighborhood restaurants showcase the various nationalities within Mattapan. “You can find a lot of different food from around the world,” Camillo says. “Mattapan is a melting pot, so that’s a representation of the area.” Ali’s Roti, a West Indian restaurant, is a spot Camillo enjoys. “Delicious food,” she says. “I’ve been going there for over 30 years.” If you’d rather make a home-cooked meal, Camillo notes that Mattapan is convenient for grocery shopping — Stop & Shop and America’s Food Basket are among the options. In Mattapan Square, locals can sit down for breakfast at Brothers, a casual deli spot, or grab takeout from Las Vegas Express Restaurant, which specializes in Haitian cuisine. There are also several boutique shops and markets in Mattapan Square, including Mattapan Fish Market, BSW Beauty and America’s Food Basket of Mattapan.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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ZhiChao Chen
ZhiChao Chen
Space Realty
(855) 528-1854
159 Total Sales
1 in Southern Mattapan
$290,000 Price
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Liana Williams
Liana Williams
Responds QuicklyFort Hill Brokerage Group
(857) 349-2040
47 Total Sales
2 in Southern Mattapan
$625K - $640K Price Range
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Vena Priestly
Vena Priestly
Rise Signature Homes
(857) 290-2140
37 Total Sales
1 in Southern Mattapan
$300,000 Price
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Anne Galvin
Anne Galvin
Coldwell Banker Realty - Dorchester
(857) 353-8872
67 Total Sales
1 in Southern Mattapan
$785,000 Price
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Richard Knox
Richard Knox
RF Boston Realty Group
(617) 609-0799
14 Total Sales
1 in Southern Mattapan
$685,000 Price
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Mia Cameron
Mia Cameron
Fort Hill Brokerage Group
(857) 399-8922
29 Total Sales
4 in Southern Mattapan
$442K - $830K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
William Gary Walsh Playground
Hunt Almont Park
- Basketball
- Football
- Picnic Area
Dorchester Park
Shields Park
- Playground
Roberts Playground
Ryan Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Southern Mattapan | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Southern Mattapan Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southern Mattapan, Boston sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Southern Mattapan, Boston over the last 12 months is $550,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$549,450
Median Sale Price
$550,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$585,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$700,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$270,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
33
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$405
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,655
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1945
Months of Supply
2.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,422
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,382
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
906
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
651
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
458
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 141 - 2:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,325 - $2,711 per month
- Morton Village
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 530+ Sq Ft
- 65-95 Morton Village Dr
- Mattapan, MA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
9,310
Median Age
43
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$71,638
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$86,007
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.7%
College Graduates
21%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.4%
% Population in Labor Force
71.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
53''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
10''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
62
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
83
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
69
/ 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.
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