$1,227,771Average Value$870Average Price per Sq Ft25Homes For Sale
Echos of history throughout Charlestown
Charlestown, Boston’s oldest neighborhood, is a hub for community-centric living minutes away from downtown. The Thompson Square-Bunker Hill community is a large part of the area and offers Revolutionary-era attractions like the Bunker Hill Monument and Museum and the historic Warren Tavern. The streets echo the history of Boston and Charlestown, and narrow walkways join brick sidewalks that line the fronts of landmark brownstone homes and rowhouses. The area also provides over a dozen parks and public schools right next to dining and shopping options, so residents often do not have to head across the river to downtown Boston. With so many ways to experience the history and growth of the Thompson Square-Bunker Hill area, it is easy to see why its motto is ‘Where bright futures begin.’
Dozens of greenery options in Charlestown
With almost a dozen parks inside Charlestown’s borders, there’s no shortage of available greenspace for residents of the Thompson Square-Bunker Hill neighborhood. John Harvard Mall and City Square Park offer places to sit and enjoy any of Boston’s four seasons, read a book or chat with friends. Doherty Park offers recreation for kids of all ages with a large playset and pool. Residents can also explore the abundant green spaces and playset or enjoy a pint at the local beer garden at the nearby Charleston Naval Shipyard Park. In the center of the neighborhood, the Bunker Hill monument commemorates the Battle of Bunker Hill, one of the first major battles during the Revolutionary War. The 221-foot obelisk that marks the site can be seen throughout many areas of Boston, as it used to be the tallest structure in the city. Across the street from the monument lies the Bunker Hill Museum, where residents can learn about the battle's history and Charlestown.
The Bunker Hill monument stands in the middle of a densely packed area.
Sit and watch playtime at Doherty Playground in the Thompson Square-Bunker Hill area.
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Both Historic and new dining options
Main Street runs through the center of the Thompson Square-Bunker Hill community, where many local businesses, restaurants and cafes are concentrated. Warren Tavern was built in 1780 and is the oldest working tavern in Massachusetts. Some of its more notable patrons include historical figures like Paul Revere, but today the tavern is a local favorite for burgers and other pub classics like fish & chips. “It is definitely one of the older and more well-known spots in the area,” says Martha Toti, a senior sales associate with Coldwell Banker who has been serving the community for over 13 years. The Monument Restaurant and Tavern, named after the famous Bunker Hill monument, is a newer spot in the area that offers an expansive bar and gastropub fare in an antique brick and wood setting. Residents can stock up the pantry at the local Whole Foods.
Swing by Warren Tavern in the Thompson Square-Bunker Hill area for some fish and chips.
The Monument is a restaurant in the Thompson Square-Bunker Hill area that serves up classics.
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Classic Boston rowhouses and brownstones
Rowhouses are the predominant architectural style for residents in the Thompson Square-Bunker Hill area. “A lot of houses are older buildings from the 1900s,” Toti says. The area has one of the highest concentrations of rowhouses in the country from this era, leading to beautiful exterior decorations and bay windows mixed with Colonial-era simplicity throughout the neighborhood. Prices can range from $500,000 to $2.5 million and tend to rise if the home is multi unit or not and proximity to the water.
Gorgeous sun soaked brownstones line many of the streets in the Thompson Square-Bunker Hill area
Townhomes are a common sight in the beautiful neighborhood of Thompson Square-Bunker Hill.
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Charlestown public schools
Students of the Thompson Square-Bunker Hill community can start their education at Warren-Prescott K-8 School, which earns a B rating on Niche, before finishing up at the C-plus rated Charlestown High School. The school’s Early College Pathways program allows students to earn college credits at local Bunker Hill Community College ahead of their freshman year of college. The school is also known for a variety of athletic options, including football, basketball, track and cheerleading.
Warren-Prescott School in Charlestown has an overall grade of B on Niche.
Charlestown High School has an overall grade of C+ on Niche.
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Adjacent Boston highways
The Thompson Square-Bunker Hill community is just minutes from the intersections of Interstate 93, Interstate 90 and US Route 1, which carries traffic throughout the city. These massive roads cause a fair amount of noise in the neighborhood, but few residents seem to notice. Charlestown is connected to the rest of Boston by MBTA bus lines, the Orange Line T station and the Charlestown Ferry. The neighborhood is also a “big walking community,” Toti says, for both recreation and commutes. “You can walk to the north end very easily.” Trips outside Massachusetts can be reached at Logan International Airport just 4.5 miles to the east. Medical care can be found at NEW Health Charlestown and MGH Charlestown HealthCare Center in the the neighborhood.
Interstate 93 is a popular way to get into the Thompson Square-Bunker Hill area from Boston.
The Bunker Hill Monument sits in the heart of Charlestown and can be spotted from miles away.
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Bunker Hill Day
Residents of the Thompson Square-Bunker Hill area gather each year in June for Bunker Hill Day, which has been a tradition since the 1700s. The most significant events include the parade, which features local organizations and school bands, as well as the concert and illumination at the Bunker Hill monument. For fresh produce, residents flock downtown to the Charlestown Farmers Market every Wednesday from 2 to 7; the market has been in operation for over 50 years.
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Parks in this Area
Paul Revere Park
Doherty Playground
Picnic Area
Pool
Tennis
Mayor Thomas M. Menino Park
Edwards Playground
Picnic Area
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Ryan Playground
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Peter Looney Park
Tennis
Playground
City Square Park
Trails
Charlestown Naval Park Playground & Waterpark
Transit
Airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
10 min drive
Bus
Main St & Union St
Bus
Warren St & Church St
Bus
Adams St & Lowney Way
Bus
Chelsea St & Fifth St
Bus
Bunker Hill St & Concord St
Bus
Bunker Hill St & Green St
Bus
Park St & Warren St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Thompson Square-Bunker Hill
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Thompson Square-Bunker Hill, Boston sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Thompson Square-Bunker Hill, Boston over the last 12 months is $1,157,580, up 3% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
13,239
Median Age
39
Population Density
25 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$129,835
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$154,999
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88%
College Graduates
64%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
32.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
79%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
61/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
92/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
72/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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