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Proud home of Boston Latin Academy and Malcolm X Park
Washington Park, a landmark community for Boston, lies near the city’s geographic center. “So much history was made there,” says Melvin Viera, Realtor with Re/MAX Destiny and resident of Boston for nearly 60 years. “Malcolm X and other great civil rights leaders walked the streets.” Area housing consists of restored 20th-century homes mixed with contemporary multifamily builds. With several neighborhood green spaces and proximity to Franklin Park, the grandest “jewel” in Frederick Law Olmsted’s Emerald Necklace, locals can enjoy plenty of time in the outdoors. Dining out in Washington Park affords the opportunity to taste flavors from the Caribbean, Africa and Venezuela, just to name a few. The neighborhood is also home to Boston Latin Academy, a renowned public magnet school.
Rows of triple decker homes line the streets of Washington Park.
As just one of many neighborhoods of Boston, Washington Park is one of the most charming.
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Proximity to Franklin Park, Boston's largest green space
Throughout the neighborhood, there are several parks to enjoy. Children can visit the Crawford Street Playground or scamper around the boulders at Horatio Harris Park, which lies in a historic section of the neighborhood. Malcolm X Park, originally built in 1867, has since doubled in size to 10 acres and features a pool, skating rink and baseball field. Beside the park is Malcolm X's childhood home, the Malcolm X and Ella Little-Collins House. Just to the south of the community is the city of Boston’s largest park, Franklin Park, which was designed in 1890 by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. It offers more than 500 acres of public facilities, including a zoo, a golf course and miles of walking trails.
Horatio Harris Park is a large park for residents of the Washington Park Area to enjoy.
In Washington Park you can find the childhood home of famous human rights activist Malcom X.
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Multicultural restaurants and corner stores in Washington Park
There is no shortage of dining options in the community. Locals can swing by Uncle Brotha’s Kitchen to enjoy the Afro-Latin and African-inspired menu. El Dugout is known for Dominican Fare, and the Dublin House of Pizza serves a variety of pies and subs. Residents can pick up essentials from the many locally owned corner stores, such as Paradise Market and Claudia Market. For more selection, there is a Stop & Shop along Blue Hill Avenue.
At Pikalo X just outside Washington Park you can try their tuna sandwich with a new twist.
El Dugout Taqueria in Washington Park serves up delicious Dominican favorites.
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Catch the Orange Line on Lamartine Street
Throughout Washington Park, there are Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (the T) bus stops and Bluebikes bike share stations. There are also two T train stations within a 1-mile radius. People who live close to Geneva Avenue can catch the commuter rail, and residents with homes near the intersection of Centre Street and Lamartine Street can ride the Orange Line subway trains.
Head over to the nearby Jackson Square station just on the outskirts of Washington Park.
Blue Bikes are a fast and convenient way to navigate around Washington Park.
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Multifamily housing in Washington Park
Housing in Washington Park consists almost entirely of multifamily dwellings. “The community has an appropriate mix of old and new housing,” Viera says. “Older homes are getting rehabbed, and defunct commercial buildings are being converted into affordable housing.” Buyers might find condos in ornate Queen Anne-style homes and renovated brick rowhouses. There are also units available in newly built condominium complexes that offer rooftop terraces. Individual units list between $350,000 and $1 million. Entire multifamily residences come up for sale as well. These generally sell between $750,000 and $2.5 million.
Two neighbors under one roof share a different favorite color in Washington Park.
In Washington Park you will find a variety of different styles of architecture.
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Neighborhood schools include Boston Latin Academy
Boston Public Schools, the largest district in Massachusetts, serves students in Washington Park. Students in the district receive several choices of schools; in addition, they may opt to apply for magnet and charter schools. One of the elementary schools within the community is David A. Ellis Elementary School, which earns a C on Niche. Students at Ellis enjoy access to an art library and the adjacent National Center of Afro-American Artists. After completing their elementary studies, students may attend the C-plus-rated Dearborn STEM Academy, which serves grades six through 12. Students may also apply to Boston Latin Academy, which has an A rating. Graduates of Boston Latin have a high rate of college admission, and the school is ranked the No. 3 best magnet school in Massachusetts on Niche.
David A. Ellis Elementary School is a
Public School in Roxbury, MA.
Boston Latin Academy is located in the Washington Park community of Dorchester Massachusetts.
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Annual events at Franklin Park
The Boston area is never at a shortage of things to do. Locals can hop on the nearby T lines to find their way to baseball games, concerts and city-wide festivals. In addition, there are several events in Franklin Park. On Thanksgiving Day, runners can take part in the annual Turkey Trot 5K, which welcomes participants of all ages. The Kite & Bike Festival each May marks the return of warm weather to Boston. Throughout the summer months, there are free outdoor concerts at the Overlook Shelter in the park. The concert series is named after Elma Lewis, who began the tradition in the 1960s with concerts from performers such as Duke Ellington and Odetta.
Boston area noise considerations
Like much of Boston, the Washington Park community is often noisy. Many homes in the area receive an “active” Sound Score, particularly those along major thoroughfares.
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On average, homes in Washington Park, Boston sell after 88 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Washington Park, Boston over the last 12 months is $545,000, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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