DID YOU KNOW?
Did You Know? East Boston used to be 5 separate islands until landfill turned all 5 into one land mass.
Did You Know? The Kennedy family has roots in East Boston. JFK’s great grandfather moved to the neighborhood first living on Meridian street, and later moving their family to Monmouth Street.
Did You Know? While transportation between downtown and East Boston is incredibly quick and easy now, it wasn’t always like that? In 1834 East Boston had a suspension railway built allowing commuters to go to and from the city. This system lasted a total of 9 days.
FOOD & DRINK
Along with the influx of immigrants to East Boston throughout the entirety of the 20th century, came an array of international cuisine. To this day, East Boston’s culturally diverse roots still shine through the neighborhoods authentic eateries.
Stop by KO Catering & Pies for some incredible, savory, Australian inspired food. Craving a drink after you finish your meal? Just walk next door to the Downeast Cider House. Looking for a place to grab some delicious American food and craft beers & cocktails with your friends? Check out Craft Table & Bar or Cunard Tavern (fun fact - the first Tuesday of every month, Cunard Tavern partners with a craft brewery to pair five courses with five different craft beer flavors). Maybe you are looking for a date night spot? You’ll want to check out the brand new ReelHouse (pictured above), located right on East Boston’s waterfront with unbeatable Boston skyline views. Or maybe you’re craving some of Boston’s best Italian food, in which case you have to check out Rino’s Place (featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives). Maybe Italian food isn’t your thing, in which case you should check out Angela’s Cafe in Eagle Hill for some authentic Mexican food. And last, but certainly not least, considered East Boston’s biggest foodie staple, you have to get pizza from Santarpio’s. They’ve been serving up pizza to the neighborhood since 1933, and I can guarantee you it’s some of the best pizza you’ll ever have.
FRESH AIR
East Boston’s location across the harbor and away from the hustle and bustle of downtown allows for peaceful recreation options with Boston’s beautiful skyline over the harbor as a stunning backdrop.
Piers Park (pictured above), the most well-known park in East Boston, is a beautifully landscaped park with harbor views, a fitness area, playgrounds & access to community sailing center, all with a stunning view of downtown Boston. On the opposite side of Maverick Square, you’ll find LoPresti Park, a harbor-front park with a promenade offering skyline views, a soccer field, basketball courts & a playground. Moving deeper into East Boston, away from the waterfront, you’ll find Bremen Street Park, 18-acre urban park with amenities including a shared use path, a spray fountain, a community garden, playgrounds, a performance amphitheater, and East Boston's only dog park. Adjacent to Bremen Street Park, you’ll find East Boston Memorial Park, a buffer of green space between the airport and the neighborhood.
REAL ESTATE
Along with areas like Dorchester, East Boston has become one of the biggest sleeper hits as of late for the local real estate market. While the neighborhood is one of the closest to the heart of downtown Boston, it was one of the last to feel the real estate boom. However, that boom has arrived and people are quickly leaving downtown to get a little more bang for their buck (and some incredible city views).
In 2018, East Boston saw a total of 296 home sales, with an average home sale price of $541,383. The average home price has jumped up 80% in just 5 short years! If you have a home in the East Boston area and are curious to see how much your home has gone up in value, give us a shout and we'll give a free consultation on what we think it's worth in today's market.
Want to know what all this fuss is about? We’ve created a collection of some of our favorite homes currently on the market or recently sold around East Boston. Click HERE to view the entire collection of homes.