Hyde Park
Variety of housing styles on small lots
Dotted along Hyde Park’s rolling hills are homes from an assortment of decades. The northern part of the area has 1920s Cape Cod cottages and front-gabled National-style homes. One of these two-to-four-bedroom dwellings typically costs between $600,000 and $800,000, a range similar to a Boston home’s average $700,000 selling price. Moving towards the southern end of town, houses get bigger and a bit pricier. Buyers can find ornate Queen Annes, extravagant Second Empire estates and stately Colonial Revivals. These houses can have five-to-six bedrooms and cost between $900,000 and $2 million. No matter the style, homes in Hyde Park have one thing in common: rare front lawns. “The houses here are pretty close together, so you wouldn’t think they could have any sort of yard,” says DeStefano. “But most do have an outdoor space, even if they’re small. That’s hard to get when you’re so close to Boston.”Scenic natural areas have attracted folks for centuries
Despite its metropolitan atmosphere, Hyde Park maintains the natural appeal that its earliest residents were attracted to. “The parks are gorgeous, and they definitely lend to the neighborhood’s strong sense of pride and community,” says DeStefano. For instance, the George Wright Golf Course has been in the area since 1938. A towering stone wall encloses the 18-hole public course and its Normal-style clubhouse. Locals can stop by Martini Memorial Shell Park, where they can enjoy a concert at the outdoor amphitheater, cool off at the splash park or launch a kayak into the glittering Neponset River. Or, they can visit the 616-acre Stony Brook Reservation. As Boston’s largest forested area, the reservation offers hiking, biking and cross-country skiing amid babbling brooks and mature pine trees.Getting involved in Hyde Park community
Green spaces aren’t the only community hubs in Hyde Park. Residents can browse the books at the Hyde Park Library, housed in its original Classical Revival-style building. They may join one of its several social groups, like the teen gaming club or the arts and crafts class for toddlers.. Riverside Theatre Works hosts local productions. Past performances include “Rent” and “Legally Blonde: The Musical.” When the weather gets colder, locals can work out in the fitness center at the Thomas M. Menino YMCA. It also has an indoor lap pool, a gymnasium and pickleball courts.The neighborhood's diverse local bites and nearby retailers
Hyde Park is a certified food mecca with locally owned eateries representing all walks of life. Locals can devour upscale American eats and get a taste of history at Park 54. The restaurant is named for the 54th Regiment, a group of Hyde Park-local Black soldiers who volunteered for the Union Army during the Civil War. Or, they can go to Latino-owned Roundhead to sip culturally influenced brews like the Peruvian red ale featuring notes of caramel and purple corn. It's like taking a trip to Northern Italy when folks eat at Antonio’s Bacardi. It’s revered for handmade pasta dishes like the bigoli covered in tomato sauce and smoked mozzarella.From Shaw’s to America’s Food Basket, the area has several grocery store options. Folks can find even more retailers about 3 miles away at the Dedham Mall, and shop at stores like Dick’s Sporting Goods, Lowes and T.J. Maxx. Hyde Park is also conveniently located near Boston’s core.
Getting around Hyde Park
An 11-mile drive north on Interstate 93 will take you there, or you can head to one of the area’s Commuter Rail Stations. The Hyde Park Station is a part of the Franklin/Foxboro Line, which has 19 stops between South Station and Forge Park.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jose Rojas
Jose Rojas
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
(781) 404-3627
73 Total Sales
2 in Hyde Park
$510K - $735K Price Range
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Donna DeRosa
Donna DeRosa
eXp Realty
(781) 633-6279
63 Total Sales
2 in Hyde Park
$410K - $575K Price Range
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Kip LeBaron
Kip LeBaron
Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
(339) 218-6789
93 Total Sales
1 in Hyde Park
$803,000 Price
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Kerry Dowlin
Kerry Dowlin
Coldwell Banker Realty - Dorchester
(781) 512-6561
114 Total Sales
1 in Hyde Park
$1,060,000 Price
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Barrie Naji
Barrie Naji
Coldwell Banker Realty - Canton
(781) 512-4579
43 Total Sales
1 in Hyde Park
$800,000 Price
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Alison Brown
Alison Brown
Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood
(774) 806-8180
101 Total Sales
1 in Hyde Park
$500,000 Price
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
Dell Rock Park
Kelly Playground
Smith Pond Playground
Reservation Road Park
Bellevue Hill Park
- Trails
- Hiking
Colella Playground
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
22 min drive
Train
Fairmount
Train
Hyde Park
Bus
River St & Caton St
Bus
River St & Metropolitan Ave
Bus
Washington St & Dana Ave
Bus
River St & Huntington Ave
Bus
Williams St & Summit St
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Hyde Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Hyde Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hyde Park, Boston sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Hyde Park, Boston over the last 12 months is $650,000, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$630,000
Median Sale Price
$650,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$690,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$775,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$334,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
140
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
12%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$429
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
5,241
Number of Homes for Sale
17
Median Year Built
1950
Months of Supply
1.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,545
Below the national average
1,927
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,497
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,045
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
743
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
25,922
Median Age
43
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$84,259
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$106,606
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.7%
College Graduates
32.2%
Advanced Degrees
11.2%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.9%
On par with 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®
45
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
85
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
59
/ 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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