West Codman Hill-West Lowe
Neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts
Suffolk County 02124, 02126
Quiet suburban streets away from busy downtown Boston
The neighborhood offers a mix of single-family homes, townhouses and condos. About half of the residents are renters, while the other half own their homes. Residential roads are quiet and tree-lined; many areas resemble a nearby suburb more than the city of Boston itself. Single-family homes can cost from about $560,000 to $760,000, and bungalows, Colonial revivals and Cape Cods are common. Condos and apartments are typically inside Colonial-style buildings, Queen Annes or triple-deckers. Investors looking to purchase one of these properties can find one for between $815,000 and $1.8 million, while a unit inside one can cost about $660,000 to $900,000. “It’s a lot of people who work in the city and feel pressure to live in the city,” Phipps says. “Maybe they’ve just moved from nearby areas or want shorter commutes, but this way they can be in the city limits without being right in it.”
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Getting around West Codman Hill-West Lowe
West Codman Hill-West Lowe is walkable and near many transportation options that lead throughout the city. “Means of transportation are a draw to this area,” Phipps says. “There are very busy points of transport, and transportation is much easier over there generally.” Massachusetts state Route 203 cuts through the center of the community and connects to U.S. Interstate 93 to the east and Blue Hill Avenue to the west. The Morton Street rail station is just outside the neighborhood, providing access throughout the city on the Fairmount, Franklin/Foxbury and Providence/Stoughton lines. The nearby Ashmont station offers Red Line service. The area is also served by many Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority buses. For air travel, the Boston Logan International Airport is about 11 miles north.Nearby Franklin, Dorchester and Harambee parks
The neighborhood is near many of Dorchester’s most popular outdoor spaces. Franklin Park, Boston’s largest at over 500 acres, offers something for everyone. Families take trips to the zoo, high school sports teams compete under the lights at White Stadium, cultural performances take place at the Elma Lewis Playhouse in the Park, and golfers tee off at the William J. Devine Golf Course. Nearby Dorchester Park spans 30 acres. Here, mature oak trees shade paved walking paths, and visitors enjoy ball fields and tennis courts. Harambee Park is dedicated solely to sports and active recreation, with facilities for basketball, football, cricket, soccer and lacrosse. Recent improvements to the park brought new game and practice fields, enhanced pedestrian pathways and upgraded amenities.
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Students zoned for Boston Public Schools
Boston Public Schools serve West Codman Hill-West Lowe. Students can attend Joseph Lee K-8 School, which gets a C from Niche, before Jeremiah E. Burke High School, which earns a C-plus and offers dual enrollment with Brightpoint Community College.
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Shopping and dining mostly near Dorchester Avenue
Most of the neighborhood’s shopping and dining options are concentrated in its southern section, where locals will find a Star Market, CVS pharmacy and various restaurants. Residents can dine along Dorchester Avenue, where quaint shops and eateries line brick sidewalks. The Bowery Bar dishes American fare and has a popular brunch menu, while Yellow Door Taqueria is a go-to for after-work tacos and margaritas. In the morning, Sweet Life and Flat Black Coffee are popular for lattes and breakfast sandwiches.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kerry Dowlin
Kerry Dowlin
Coldwell Banker Realty - Dorchester
(781) 512-6561
114 Total Sales
1 in West Codman Hill-West Lowe
$543,000 Price
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Mia Cameron
Mia Cameron
Fort Hill Brokerage Group
(857) 399-8922
29 Total Sales
1 in West Codman Hill-West Lowe
$785,000 Price
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Luis Martins
Luis Martins
RE/MAX Synergy
(781) 390-9384
390 Total Sales
1 in West Codman Hill-West Lowe
$499,000 Price
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Douglas Bosse
Douglas Bosse
Olde Towne Real Estate Co.
(617) 741-5807
65 Total Sales
1 in West Codman Hill-West Lowe
$570,000 Price
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Jonathan Marsh
Jonathan Marsh
At Home Real Estate Group, Inc
(339) 338-6974
19 Total Sales
1 in West Codman Hill-West Lowe
$645,000 Price
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Vanessa Foster
Vanessa Foster
Coldwell Banker Realty - Milton
(857) 816-8446
73 Total Sales
2 in West Codman Hill-West Lowe
$900K - $960K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
William Gary Walsh Playground
Dorchester Park
Roberts Playground
Harambee Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Elmhurst Street Park
Codman Square Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | West Codman Hill-West Lowe | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
West Codman Hill-West Lowe Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Codman Hill-West Lowe, Boston sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in West Codman Hill-West Lowe, Boston over the last 12 months is $667,500, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$699,000
Median Sale Price
$667,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$699,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$879,444
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
13%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$476
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
977
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Median Year Built
1920
Months of Supply
9.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,605
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,810
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,322
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,124
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,475 - $3,000 per month
- Schoolhouse at Lower Mills
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 749+ Sq Ft
- 40 River St
- Dorchester, MA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,217
Median Age
42
Population under 18
22.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$85,117
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$106,551
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90%
College Graduates
27.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.4%
% Population in Labor Force
71.7%
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
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
32
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
54
/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
71
/ 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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