Neighborhood Report

Boston — Back Bay

Brownstones, Newbury Street, Charles River.

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Avg Price/sqft

$1,280

Avg Yield

3.7%

Zone

PRIME-URBAN

Back Bay was built on filled land in the 1860s and still reads like a planned Haussmann-style district — straight cross streets, mansard roofs, a single long park spine. Brownstone conversions dominate; newer condo towers at the edges.

6-Axis Score

Prestige9/10

Connectivity9/10

Livability9/10

Schools8/10

Yield6/10

3yr Outlook8/10

Notable Condos

The Four Seasons Private Residences

$3M–$25M

Branded luxury at One Dalton.

Millennium Place

$1.2M–$6M

Mid-2010s tower near Boston Common.

Strengths

+ Pre-war character
+ Walkability
+ Academic/medical tenant base

Weaknesses

− Winters
− Street parking nightmare
− MA transfer tax overlay

MRT Lines

MBTA Green Line (Copley, Arlington, Hynes)Orange Line (Back Bay)

Primary Schools

Warren-Prescott K-8Eliot K-8 Innovation

3-Year Outlook

Positive — academic/biotech employment steady. Historic stock scarcity.