156 ASHMONT STDORCHESTER CENTER, MA 02124
4
4
2,650 SQ FT
Listing by Redfin Corp. - James Gulden
MLS® #: 73526549
Ashmont
Boston
About the neighborhood
Ashmont offers excellent transportation access with a Red Line station nearby and about ten bus routes serving the area, making public transit convenient for daily commuting. The neighborhood’s infrastructure supports easy cycling, providing alternative travel options. Numerous local businesses add variety and convenience for daily needs. The peaceful atmosphere in Ashmont is enhanced by nearby green spaces that provide inviting natural areas for relaxation. Housing options primarily include charming duplexes along with spacious single detached homes and large apartment buildings, featuring predominantly two and three-bedroom units built mostly before 1960, contributing solid architectural character and variety in this quiet, welcoming community.
Highlights
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This area is great forElementary Schools
Characteristics
Transportation
Regardless of the medium of transportation, it is moderately simple to travel in Ashmont. With 2 rapid transit stations (Ashmont and Shawmut) with access to the Red Line, and about 20 nearby bus lines, this neighborhood is reasonably transit friendly. It is also straightforward for pedestrians to move around in Ashmont; running day-to-day errands is very convenient without a vehicle, and various businesses are close by. Bicycling is convenient in Ashmont.
Services
It is a short trip to access primary as well as high schools from any location in Ashmont. In addition to public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. Concerning eating, a supermarket is ordinarily accessible within a very short pedestrian trip from any location in Ashmont. Moreover, those who are fond of dining in restaurants or cafes will have a good number of choices in Ashmont. It is also easy to get to a variety of clothing stores as a pedestrian.
Character
Ashmont has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Even though the ambience is not the liveliest in this neighborhood, its busier streets are still quite lively, and with its a few bars, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located around the corner. The noise levels in Ashmont are very low, as the streets are usually very calm. It is very easy to access green spaces in the neighborhood since there are about 20 of them close by for residents to unwind in.
Car friendly5.6
Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible
Cycling friendly6.2
Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly8.0
Most day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk
Transit friendly6.8
Walking distance to rapid transit and frequent bus lines
Restaurants7.8
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Groceries9.2
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping7.4
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes6.8
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Quiet8.0
Very few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife6.2
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Vibrant4.4
Vibrant atmosphere at various times of the day
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $45,189
- Median Household Income
- $108,399
Housing Type
- 15.6% SINGLE DETACHED
- 4.0% SEMI DETACHED
- 58.2% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 8.4% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 13.9% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.0% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 15.6%
- Semi detached
- 4.0%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 58.2%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 8.4%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 13.9%
- Mobile
- 0.0%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 37.2%
- 0 to 4
- 5.0%
- 5 to 9
- 3.7%
- 10 to 14
- 6.4%
- 15 to 19
- 7.8%
- 20 to 24
- 3.9%
- 25 to 29
- 8.6%
- 30 to 34
- 8.3%
- 35 to 39
- 9.2%
- 40 to 44
- 8.0%
- 45 to 49
- 6.8%
- 50 to 54
- 7.3%
- 55 to 59
- 6.3%
- 60 to 64
- 4.7%
- 65 to 69
- 5.2%
- 70 to 74
- 3.1%
- 75 to 79
- 3.2%
- 80 to 84
- 1.5%
- 85 and over
- 1.1%
Education Level
- 9.4% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 20.8% HIGH SCHOOL
- 16.8% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 7.4% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 20.1% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 19.4% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 2.0% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 4.1% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 9.4%
- High School
- 20.8%
- Some college, no degree
- 16.8%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 7.4%
- Bachelor's degree
- 20.1%
- Master's degree
- 19.4%
- Professional degree
- 2.0%
- PhD
- 4.1%
Commute Mode
- 1.4% FOOT
- 1.9% BIKE
- 30.2% TRANSIT
- 52.8% DRIVE
- 2.7% OTHER
- Foot
- 1.4%
- Bike
- 1.9%
- Transit
- 30.2%
- Drive
- 52.8%
- Other
- 2.7%
- None
- 10.9%
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