Boston, MA

Beacon Hill

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Buy:
$359K - $14.5M
For Sale on Trulia:
107 homes
Rent:
$1.5K - $12.8K
For Rent on Trulia:
570 homes
To Downtown Boston:
9 minutes
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What Locals Say about Beacon Hill

At least 135 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 95 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 93 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 84 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 80 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 71 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 53 % Say kids play outside

  • 48 % Say it's quiet

  • 48 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 39 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 36 % Say there are community events

  • 31 % Say there's wildlife

  • 27 % Say parking is easy

  • 24 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 17 % Say car is needed

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  • Evan Canney
    "Plenty of parks and clean places to let them off leash within just 5 minutes of any side of beacon hill"
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  • Ms. Barr
    "Historic, friendly neighbors, clean neighborhood, lots of restaurants, nearby parks and playgrounds."
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  • Nthzbvgbmq
    "Great location close to Downtown and back bay and nice pubs and restaurants. Feels safe at night. Very close to public transport. Parking is impossible "
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  • Ms. Barr
    "Dog friendly neighborhood. Just respect residents and shop owners property. Pick up after you dog. Overall, a very good area for dogs to walk and play at the local dog friendly parks. "
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  • Ms. Barr
    "Very dog friendly neighborhood with access to two main public parks and more beyond the neighborhood. The Boston Commons have a dog community area for their human owners. Most shops on Charles street put out dog treats and dog water bowls during the warmer months. Beacon Hill appreciate well behaved and trained dogs. Don't forget to pick after your dog poo 'cause the neighbors do their part to keep the neighborhood clean for locals and tourists. We frown upon bad dog owners. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The Back Bay is a central neighborhood with historic homes, shopping, parks, and public transportation. "
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  • Trulia User
    "By train. Commuting everyday by train is awful because train delays and fullness during peak times. But such is life without a car and very little parking spaces on the streets. Time to move to the country…"
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  • KRH
    "Great parks, walkable, friendly, easy access to T if needed. Great shops so you can grab most of what you need locally if you so choose. Feels very safe, quiet for being an urban setting. "
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  • Joshuaaleffler
    "Beacon Hill Is a great place to live. It is friendly, safe, and central. There is access to public transportation, parks, shopping, restaurants and cafes, grocery stores, etc. "
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  • Joshuaaleffler
    "There's nothing not to like. The neighborhood is very dog friendly and there are man dog related resources in Beacon Hill. "
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  • Artie B.
    "Great access to public transportation, the Red Line, and downtown is only a 10-15 minute walk. It’s lovely. "
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  • Andrew V. .
    "There is limited parking even with a parking pass. There is a nice preschool on joy st. The one way traffic keep the traffic low in beacon hill"
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  • Jenna M.
    "It’s the best and most central place to live in Boston!! I have lived here for over 10 years, easy to walk to grocery store, parks, gym etc."
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  • Wes Q.
    "I walk to downtown from my apartment. It only about a 12-15 minute walk and I am on the further end of beacon hill from the financial district"
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  • Megan F.
    "There are many families in this neighborhood and parks and community events designed for children. There are also a couple of preschools. "
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  • Christine K. .
    "People don’t pick up after their dogs so every patch of grass is fenced so there is no where for the dogs to go unless you leave the neighborhood "
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  • Christina V.
    "Seems like a dog friendly neighborhood - I see many dog owners waking their dogs every day on my commute to work! "
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  • Donaldmerisier
    "schools and crime plus transportation must have shopping centers close by and services needs. people can't say too much about, because I trust no one so that's out the window long time ago."
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  • Kristin n.
    "Very friendly people and picturesque streets with people walking dogs regularly. Lovely people and amazing atmosphere ! "
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  • Lulu L.
    "There are a lot of beautiful parks."
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  • Karan M.
    "There's a lot of character and charm."
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  • Lulu L.
    "Beacon Hill is a beautiful place with lots of trees and flowers."
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  • Julia S.
    "There isn't a lot of backyard space for dog owners. But there are parks that are close."
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  • Julia S.
    "Beacon Hill is in the middle of everything."
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  • Julia S.
    "One train or bus gets me anywhere I need to go. The commute is easy to learn."
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  • Kelsey R.
    "There's a lot of history and charm. The cobblestone streets, gas lamps, and overall preservation of history is beautiful and makes living here even more special."
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  • Kelsey R.
    "The commute is super easy. Beautiful. Quick and pretty straightforward. Beacon Hill is perfectly centrally located."
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  • Kelsey R.
    "It is very safe, and a great place for kids. Lots of schools and daycare options."
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  • Shannon S.
    "The houses are all very quaint."
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  • Shannon S.
    "It is a safe place, and there are a lot of kids. There are great playgrounds on the Esplanade and on Myrtle Street. There are several schools too."
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  • Courtney S.
    "It's very historic and pretty. There are a lot of old buildings with brick. On the flip side, it's also very expensive and full of traffic."
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  • Re B.
    "Beacon Hill is a very ethnically diverse environment."
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  • William S.
    "It is quiet and clean. It is on a steep hill, but the streets are very attractive and lined with stores."
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  • William S.
    "There are many students, and the neighbors are very kind."
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  • Merrily
    "It feels like a small town within a city. Charles Street is like a mini Main Street. People know each other. It’s a great neighborhood!"
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  • Robert C.
    "Beacon Hill is a historic neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. Today, Beacon Hill is regarded as one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Boston. It is predominantly residential, known for old Federal style brick row houses with beautiful doors, decorative iron work, brick sidewalks, narrow streets, and gas lamps. This cozy enclave, filled with nearly 10,000 people, is more like a village than an anonymous city. It has a rich community life, with neighbors knowing neighbors and everyone meeting on the Hill's commercial streets and at its myriad activities. Restaurants, antique shops and grocery stores are located on Charles Street and Cambridge St. "
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  • Robert C.
    "Beacon Hill is a historic neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. Today, Beacon Hill is regarded as one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Boston. It is predominantly residential, known for old Federal style brick row houses with beautiful doors, decorative iron work, brick sidewalks, narrow streets, and gas lamps. This cozy enclave, filled with nearly 10,000 people, is more like a village than an anonymous city. It has a rich community life, with neighbors knowing neighbors and everyone meeting on the Hill's commercial streets and at its myriad activities. Restaurants, antique shops and grocery stores are located on Charles Street and Cambridge St. "
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  • FM
    "Walk to public transporation: Green, Red and Orange subway lines. Walk to Whole Foods, CVS, restaurants, night life and various shops. Walk to MGH (Massachusetts General Hospital), medical & dental offices. Walk to: the Boston Commons & Gardens, Downtown Crossing, the North End, Back Bay, Lowe's theater and the Theatre District. Quiet neighborhood. Many one way steets so no much through traffic. "
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