Why Live in Bleachery
Before the Bleachery neighborhood was a hotspot for young Boston professionals and history buffs, it was a trend-setting destination during the American Industrial Revolution. The Boston Manufacturing Company became the first textile mill to turn raw cotton into yarn-finished textiles, and one of its subsidiary businesses was the Bleachery — the neighborhood’s namesake. Gary Rogers is the broker owner of Re/Max On The Charles who grew up in the area and knows the history and market intimately. “The Boston Manufacturing Company owned swaths of land, and the mill built housing for the workers, which were multifamily buildings. Much of it was in the Chemistry and Bleachery areas." Irish, Italian and Canadian immigrants flocked to the area, and Rogers says their influence is still seen today. “I've sold homes that still have homemade wine presses in the basement and grape arbors in the back,” Rogers says. Thanks to the mill’s booming success in the 1800s, Bleachery is now a blend of history and modern living with easy access to jobs in Boston. Homes here are a mix of condos, townhouses and multifamily properties. “The homes are older, so there’s a lot of infill development,” Rogers
Home Trends in Bleachery, MA
On average, homes in Bleachery, Waltham sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Bleachery, Waltham over the last 12 months is $840,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$840,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$797,750
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$627,500
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$307,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$461
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
41
Median List Price
$799,499
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%