How Difficult Is Resident Parking in South Boston After You Move Here?

Moving to South Boston comes with plenty of advantages: walkable neighborhoods, waterfront access, neighborhood restaurants, and convenient connections to downtown Boston. But there is one practical question many people don't fully consider until they're unpacking their moving boxes: How difficult is resident parking in South Boston?

The short answer is that street parking in South Boston can be challenging, particularly in densely populated residential areas and during evening hours. A resident parking permit...

Why Do South Boston Home-Price Numbers Look Different on Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com?

If you own a home or condo in South Boston, you may have checked your address online and found three different answers to a seemingly simple question: What is my home worth?

One estimate might be higher, another lower, and the numbers may change at different times. That does not necessarily mean one website is wrong. Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com use different data sources, valuation models, update schedules, and definitions of value. Realtor.com even displays valuations supplied by...

South Boston Real Estate Market Update – September 2026

South Boston’s condo market cooled in September, giving buyers more breathing room.

September brought a noticeable shift to the South Boston real estate market. After 35 condo sales closed in August, September finished with 26—a 25.7% month-over-month decline in closed sales.

Prices softened as well. The average South Boston condo sale price moved from $996,500 in August to $907,154 in September, a decline of approximately 9.0%. At the same time, the average time it took a sold property to receive an offer edged from 39...

Which Parts of South Boston Are Closest to Castle Island and the Beaches?

If you’re looking for a South Boston home near the water, “close to the beach” can mean several different locations. A condo near Carson Beach offers a different starting point for your daily walk than a home near the Castle Island entrance.

City Point, especially the eastern blocks near Farragut Road, is the first area to consider for proximity to Castle Island and Pleasure Bay. For M Street Beach, focus on the nearby East Side blocks toward Day Boulevard. For Carson Beach, look farther west along the...

Burkie’s Walk & BHYC Pig Roast: South Boston Gives Back October 4

Looking for a South Boston fall event with a purpose? The 2026 Burkie’s Walk & BHYC Pig Roast has been rescheduled to Sunday, October 4, 2026. It brings neighbors together for a waterfront walk and a meal while supporting the Michael Burke Foundation.

If you saved the original date, update your calendar and pass the change along to anyone you invited. Here’s what to know about the location, the cause, and planning your visit.

When and Where Is Burkie’s Walk?

The event takes place at Boston Harbor Yacht Club,...

How Much Income Do You Need to Buy a Condo in South Boston?

If you’re looking at South Boston condos, the listing price alone won’t tell you whether the monthly payment works. Your down payment, mortgage rate, property taxes, condo fee, insurance, and other debts all affect the answer.

For a rough starting point, a buyer putting 20% down might need about $141,000 in annual household income for a $600,000 condo, or about $187,000 for an $800,000 condo. Those estimates assume housing costs use 36% of gross income. A more cautious 30% target raises the figures to about $169,000 and...

Is South Boston Really Just a Neighborhood for Young Professionals?

Spend a Saturday around Broadway and it is easy to understand why South Boston has a reputation as a neighborhood for young professionals. You will see busy restaurants, coffee shops, new condominium buildings, and plenty of residents heading downtown or to the Seaport.

But that picture is incomplete.

South Boston is not just a neighborhood for young professionals. It is a dense, urban community where young professionals live alongside families, longtime residents, homeowners, renters, empty nesters, and...

Just Listed: 141 W 6th St, Unit 3, South Boston, MA 02127

Finding a South Boston condo with the space of a single-family home, garage parking, multiple private outdoor spaces, and a location close to West Broadway is not easy. 141 W 6th St, Unit 3, South Boston, MA 02127 brings those features together in a three-bedroom penthouse duplex spanning 1,996 square feet.

Located in a boutique four-unit condominium built in 2017, this home offers three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, two full levels of living space, an attached garage parking space, two private decks, roof deck rights, an owned solar...

Is Buying a Rental Condo in South Boston Still a Good Investment at Today’s Prices?

Buying a rental condo in South Boston can still make sense in 2026—but at today’s prices, the numbers need to work from the start.

South Boston remains an expensive housing market. Over the three months ending August 2026, the median sale price across all home types was approximately $917,000, up 4% year over year, according to Redfin. The median sale price per square foot was about $880. Current condo listings span a wide range, with location, size, parking, outdoor space, building amenities, and...

Coming Soon: 141 W 6th St Unit 3 — A South Boston Penthouse Duplex With Garage Parking A South Boston condo can check a lot of boxes, but finding nearly 2,000 square feet, three bedrooms, multiple private outdoor spaces, and garage parking in one home is a much narrower search. Coming soon at 141 W 6th St Unit 3, this three-bedroom, 2.5-bath penthouse duplex offers 1,996 square feet across two living levels in a boutique four-unit condominium. Built in 2017, the home combines an open main living floor with a separate bedroom level, two private decks, roof deck rights, an owned solar...