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Including in Cambridge, Boston, and Quincy
For better or worse, the Red Line is the T’s busiest subway route.
With its antiquated cars—some date from the 1960s—and its antiquated signal system—it dates from the 1970s—the run from Cambridge’s Alewife to both Boston’s Mattapan, via Milton, and Braintree moves about 280,000 people every weekday.
That’s more than twice the population of Cambridge.
So how much does it cost to buy along this seemingly most essential of T routes? This map gives a pretty good idea.
Read MoreThis 965-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom is just off the Red Line’s Porter Square stop in the Cambridge-Somerville borderlands.
It’s asking $899,000—with a $377.58 condo fee—through Gaia Realty & Advisors and includes one garaged parking space just in case.
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Harvard Square is probably one of the more expensive areas along the Red Line. But this 1,006-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom is surprisingly affordable for the vicinity.
It wants “only” $754,900 through Re/Max on the Charles, and the price includes a covered parking space.
There’s a $420 condo fee.
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It’s no surprise that the Red Line’s highly desirable Beacon Hill stop—officially, Charles/MGH—would include some particularly titanic listings.
This three-story, three-bedroom townhouse is one such: The 1,066-square-foot property is asking $1,575,000 through Brewster & Berkowitz.
It includes central air, a deck, a patio, and on-site parking.
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The 605-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom is one of the less expensive options around the Red Line’s Park Street stop.
It’s asking $699,000 through First Boston Realty International, and includes features such as four closets and a garaged parking space.
The condo fee is $423, but covers building amenities such as a gym and a 24-hour concierge.
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Once past the pricier core of Boston, buyers start to get more bang for their buck, like this one two-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom condo near the busy, busy Andrew Square stop.
The 1,180-square-foot spread with a parking space, 14-foot ceilings, and in-unit laundry is asking $699,617 through Re/Max Realty Plus.
The condo fee is a relatively low $251.
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Just north of the Savin Hill stop is an excellent example of the sort of deals that can be had farther out on the Red Line.
This 1,131-square-foot condo has three bedrooms and two full bathrooms plus a small back deck and extra storage in the building. (The condo is also proximate to the JFK/UMass stop.)
It is asking $444,900 through New Home Realty.
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We now exit Boston via the Mattapan branch of the Red Line and skirt into Milton.
What do we find? A seven-room Colonial at 191 Eliot Street with three bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms.
The 1,478-square-foot house is asking $519,900 through Coldwell Banker.
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Not only is the area around the Red Line’s Quincy Center stop one of the busier in the Boston region in terms of new development, but the station itself could see some big development.
Nearby is this 1,317-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom asking $525,500 through Preferred Properties Realty.
The condo fee is $371.
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We end at the farthest south terminus of the Red Line—and the T as a whole: Braintree Station in Braintree.
About a 15-minute walk away is the 1,622-square-foot dormer Gambrel at 24 Robinson Avenue.
It’s asking $649,900 through Re/Max Realty Pros.
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This 965-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom is just off the Red Line’s Porter Square stop in the Cambridge-Somerville borderlands.
It’s asking $899,000—with a $377.58 condo fee—through Gaia Realty & Advisors and includes one garaged parking space just in case.
Harvard Square is probably one of the more expensive areas along the Red Line. But this 1,006-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom is surprisingly affordable for the vicinity.
It wants “only” $754,900 through Re/Max on the Charles, and the price includes a covered parking space.
There’s a $420 condo fee.
It’s no surprise that the Red Line’s highly desirable Beacon Hill stop—officially, Charles/MGH—would include some particularly titanic listings.
This three-story, three-bedroom townhouse is one such: The 1,066-square-foot property is asking $1,575,000 through Brewster & Berkowitz.
It includes central air, a deck, a patio, and on-site parking.
The 605-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom is one of the less expensive options around the Red Line’s Park Street stop.
It’s asking $699,000 through First Boston Realty International, and includes features such as four closets and a garaged parking space.
The condo fee is $423, but covers building amenities such as a gym and a 24-hour concierge.
Once past the pricier core of Boston, buyers start to get more bang for their buck, like this one two-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom condo near the busy, busy Andrew Square stop.
The 1,180-square-foot spread with a parking space, 14-foot ceilings, and in-unit laundry is asking $699,617 through Re/Max Realty Plus.
The condo fee is a relatively low $251.
Just north of the Savin Hill stop is an excellent example of the sort of deals that can be had farther out on the Red Line.
This 1,131-square-foot condo has three bedrooms and two full bathrooms plus a small back deck and extra storage in the building. (The condo is also proximate to the JFK/UMass stop.)
It is asking $444,900 through New Home Realty.
We now exit Boston via the Mattapan branch of the Red Line and skirt into Milton.
What do we find? A seven-room Colonial at 191 Eliot Street with three bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms.
The 1,478-square-foot house is asking $519,900 through Coldwell Banker.
Not only is the area around the Red Line’s Quincy Center stop one of the busier in the Boston region in terms of new development, but the station itself could see some big development.
Nearby is this 1,317-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom asking $525,500 through Preferred Properties Realty.
The condo fee is $371.
We end at the farthest south terminus of the Red Line—and the T as a whole: Braintree Station in Braintree.
About a 15-minute walk away is the 1,622-square-foot dormer Gambrel at 24 Robinson Avenue.
It’s asking $649,900 through Re/Max Realty Pros.