The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02134 sells for about $697,257, or $748 per square foot.
Prices are down 1.68% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 60 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,358 a month.
ZIP 02134 — Boston
The 02134 housing market remains competitive with high demand from a transient renter population, though sales volume has seen a slight contraction. Prices are stabilizing after recent fluctuations, supported by the area's strong institutional presence and transit connectivity. Note that specific inventory and price-cut data are derived from regional market reports as ZIP-level specific counts are limited.
This ZIP is ideal for young professionals, students, and commuters who prioritize transit access and proximity to Boston's academic and medical hubs over suburban space.
Median prices moved down 1.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 60 days on market with 5.1 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
7% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.4% · poverty 21.5% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 02134, Suffolk County, MA
The area is served by Boston Public Schools, with performance varying significantly across individual neighborhood institutions.
The area is subject to standard urban climate risks, including potential for localized flooding in low-lying sections of the Charles River basin.
Development is driven by proximity to Boston University and the ongoing revitalization of the Allston-Brighton corridor, with significant institutional and mixed-use investment.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Massachusetts) — Massachusetts Local Property Tax: Ad valorem tax calculated as (Municipal Budget / Total Assessed Value of all taxable property) = Tax Rate per $1,000 of assessed value. Assessments must be at 100% of full and fair cash (market) value.
Residents benefit from high transit accessibility via the MBTA Green Line and multiple bus routes, providing direct access to the Boston employment core.
The area features proximity to the Charles River Esplanade, various neighborhood parks, and the diverse retail and dining options along Commonwealth Avenue.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and low vacancy rates, driven by a large student and young professional population.
The economy is anchored by higher education, healthcare, and professional services, with significant influence from nearby Boston University and the Longwood Medical Area.
The area is highly transit-oriented, served by the MBTA Green Line B branch and extensive bus connectivity to downtown Boston.
Ongoing development focuses on mixed-use residential and commercial projects along the Western Avenue corridor.
The City of Boston Assessing Department manages property valuations and tax assessments for all parcels within the city limits.
Parcels are subject to City of Boston municipal taxes and standard utility district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by urban density and regional flood risk profiles common to the Boston metropolitan area.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.63.9 mi
- F1 Arcade Boston4.54.3 mi
- Museum of Illusions Boston4.53.8 mi
- Boda Borg Boston4.75.5 mi
- K1 Speed Boston-Wilmington4.214 mi
- Fenway Park4.81.8 mi
- TD Garden4.63.3 mi
- Gillette Stadium4.619.8 mi
- Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center4.54.2 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.911.5 mi
- Fenway Park4.81.8 mi
- Boston Common4.73.1 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.82.2 mi
- New England Aquarium4.44 mi
- Harvard Square4.61.1 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.82.2 mi
- Boston Public Library4.82.6 mi
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum4.72 mi
- Museum of Science4.72.9 mi
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.63.9 mi
- Boston Common4.73.1 mi
- Franklin Park Zoo4.44.2 mi
- Public Garden4.82.9 mi
- Charles River Esplanade4.82.5 mi
- Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University4.83.6 mi
- Community Boating, Inc.4.62.8 mi
- MIT Sailing Pavilion4.92 mi
- Atlantic Wharf4.63.8 mi
- Constitution Marina4.63.5 mi
- Charlestown Marina4.84.1 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.911.5 mi
- Granite Links Golf Club4.68.9 mi
- Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course3.93.8 mi
- George Wright4.56.3 mi
- Newton Commonwealth Golf Course42.5 mi
- Encore Boston Harbor4.33.8 mi
- Burlington Mall4.49.6 mi
- Prudential Center Boston4.52.4 mi
- Quincy Market4.53.7 mi
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace4.53.7 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.16 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.56.1 mi
- The Lounge3.45.7 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.15.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive waterfront green space offering trails and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 19.7% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: the flagged $560,000 (-19.7% vs the prior refresh cycle) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.