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WELCOME TO THE
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OUR REACH IS GLOBAL. OUR ROOTS ARE LOCAL. Commonwealth Realty Group was founded in 2006 by a group of real estate industry leaders, dedicated to providing operational excellence, unparalleled market expertise and delivering the best customer service experience to home buyers and sellers in the Greater Boston Area. In 2018, we joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, a world-renowned and respected brand known for its financial strength and focus on technology, support, development, and growth. In 2022, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties joined us under the umbrella of Commonwealth Realty Group as a sister companyto Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices is a global brand that continues to grow. Currently it has more than 1,400 offices across 11 countries represented by more than 45,000 sales associates. The global reach and support within the network is truly impressive. The brand has been recognized on Fortune magazine’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” list for several consecutive years. As Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties, we have quickly expanded our footprint in our marketplace, with 33 offices and more than 600 sales associates in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We are currently number 1 in New England among Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices franchises in MA, and number 17 nationally and globally among Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices franchises. Our network of experienced sales associates is committed to providing support and expertise in every aspect of the home buying and selling experience. Our success is based on one satisfied customer at a time. We bring the promise of integrity, professionalism, innovation, and the highest standard of work to every client interaction. We are guided by the Berkshire Hathaway principles of trust, integrity, stability, and longevity.
WELCOME TO MASSACHUSETTS! Commonwealth Real Estate and Robert Paul Properties are excited to introduce you to Massachusetts. From the historic streets of Boston and the scenic shores of Cape Cod to the vibrant arts and culture of the Berkshires, Massachusetts is rich in history, natural beauty, and opportunity. Home to world-renowned universities, innovative industries, and a thriving business landscape, Massachusetts offers an exceptional place to live, work, unwind, and explore. Whether you’re in the early stages of exploring the area or actively planning a relocation, our awardwinning relocation division provides expert guidance tailored to your needs. With commitment to excellence, extensive market knowledge, and personalized assistance, we offer our customers: • •
Pre-decision Tours Rental Services
• Home Purchase Assistance • Corporate Relocation Support
No matter where you are in the decision-making process, we’re here to provide insight and expertise—ensuring your real estate experience is as smooth and stress-free as possible. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help as you get to know your new surroundings! Cassandra Corbett, Corporate Relocation Specialist Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties Relocation@commonmoves.com Calla Cole, Relocation Specialist Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties Relocation@commonmoves.com
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BOSTON NEIGHBORHOODS
BOSTON NEIGHBORHOODS CITY/TOWN
MILES TO BOSTON
AVERAGE COMMUTE2
COMMUTE TYPE2
SINGLE FAMILY MEDIAN HOME PRICE3
CONDO MEDIAN HOME PRICE3
Back Bay
1.2
24.6 min
Walk/Transit
$11,000,000
$1,400,000
Beacon Hill
1.02
21.1 min
Walk/Transit
$3,750,000
$1,185,000
Brighton
6.27
30.1 min
Drive/Transit
$1,015,000
$580,000
Charlestown
3.75
27.7 min
Drive/Transit
$1,600,000
$927,500
Dorchester
6.13
31.9 min
Drive/Transit
$837,500
$595,000
Jamaica Plain
4.95
29.5 min
Drive/Transit
$1,485,000
$729,000
North End
1.49
20.5 min
Walk/Transit
$1,350,000
$665,812
South Boston
2.36
26.4 min
Walk/Transit
$1,175,000
$875,000
South End
1.15
23.9 min
Walk/Transit
$3,250,000
$1,075,000
Allston
4.9
28.1 min
Walk/Transit
$889,900
$599,500
There are 32 Public High Schools within the Boston Public Schools District. For more information on schools in the area, please visit www.niche.com
Source: https://www.mapdevelopers.com/distance_from_to.php Source: https://www.boston.gov/sites/default/files/file/document_files/2017/03/go_boston_2030_-_3_boston_today_spreads.pdf 3 Source: MLSPIN. (2025). MLS Search from MLSPIN, January 2025 - December 2025 1
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GREATER BOSTON
GREATER BOSTON MILES TO BOSTON
AVERAGE COMMUTE1
COMMUTE TYPE1
SCHOOL RANKING2
MEDIAN HOME PRICE3
8
33.4 min
Drive/Transit
43
$1,237,000
Belmont
10
29.4 min
Drive/Transit
69
$1,750,000
Brookline
5
29.4 min
Drive/Transit
19
$2,800,000
Cambridge
3
25.5 min
Drive
31
$2,503,000
Lexington
20
31.6 min
Drive
10
$1,297,500
Melrose
10
32.7 min
Drive
74
$970,000
Newton
11
28.4 min
Drive
16/20
$1,881,000
Stoneham
10
29.2 min
Drive
63
$845,000
Waltham
13
25.2 min
Drive
115
$900,000
Watertown
10
27.3 min
Drive
70
$1,000,000
Winchester
8
32.8 min
Drive/Transit
18
$1,815,000
CITY/TOWN
Arlington
For more information on schools in the area, please visit www.niche.com
Source: bestplaces.net Source: Boston Magazine [https://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/best-public-high-schools-greater-boston-2024/] 3 Source: MLSPIN. (2025). Single Family MLS Search from MLSPIN, January 2025 - December 2025 1
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NORTH SHORE & NORTHEAST
NORTH SHORE & NORTHEAST CITY/TOWN
MILES TO BOSTON
AVERAGE COMMUTE1
COMMUTE TYPE1
SCHOOL RANKING2
MEDIAN HOME PRICE3
Andover
24
28.8 min
Drive
41
$1,073,000
Beverly
24
30.6 min
Drive
96
$770,000
Lynnfield
17
30.3 min
Drive
42
$1,057,500
Manchester-by-the-Sea
31
35.4 min
Drive
3
$1,525,000
Marblehead
17
34.7 min
Drive
48
$1,010,000
North Reading
19
32 min
Drive
37
$899,000
Peabody
20
27.1 min
Drive
112
$700,000
Reading
15
33.9 min
Drive
62
$901,500
Salem
17
29.3 min
Drive
120
$707,500
Wakefield
16
30.1 min
Drive
64
$840,000
For more information on schools in the area, please visit www.niche.com
Source: datausa.io Source: Boston Magazine [https://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/best-public-high-schools-greater-boston-2024/] 3 Source: MLSPIN. (2025). Single Family MLS Search from MLSPIN, January 2025 - December 2025 1
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METROWEST & GREATER MERRIMACK VALLEY
METROWEST & GREATER MERRIMACK VALLEY MILES TO BOSTON
AVERAGE COMMUTE1
COMMUTE TYPE1
SCHOOL RANKING2
MEDIAN HOME PRICE3
Acton
30
35 min
Drive
9
$950,000
Franklin
43
34.9 min
Drive
53
$730,000
Hopkinton
35
28.7 min
Drive
27
$1,040,000
Marlborough
32
29.2 min
Drive
122
$615,000
Natick
24
32.6 min
Drive
34
$1,100,000
Needham
19
29.3 min
Drive
29
$1,800,000
Southborough
28
31.7 min
Drive
21
$997,500
Wayland
20
34.6 min
Drive
4
$1,190,000
Wellesley
17
27 min
Drive
6
$2,210,650
Weston
17
30 min
Drive
2
$2,600,000
CITY/TOWN
For more information on schools in the area, please visit www.niche.com
Source: datausa.io or bestplaces.net Source: Boston Magazine [https://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/best-public-high-schools-greater-boston-2024/] 3 Source: MLSPIN. (2025). Single Family MLS Search from MLSPIN, January 2025 - December 2025 1
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SOUTHEAST & SOUTH SHORE
SOUTHEAST & SOUTH SHORE CITY/TOWN
MILES TO BOSTON
AVERAGE COMMUTE1
COMMUTE TYPE1
SCHOOL RANKING2
MEDIAN HOME PRICE3
Dedham
22
30.5 min
Drive
82
$800,000
Duxbury
35
36 min
Drive
32
$1,175,000
Easton
29
31.6 min
Drive
35
$775,000
Foxborough
29
33.7 min
Drive
33
$714,750
Hingham
23
36.9 min
Drive
8
$1,375,000
Mansfield
32
30 min
Drive
40
$725,000
Medfield
29
36.5 min
Drive
28
$1,085,000
Milton
10
32.9 min
Drive
51
$1,062,000
Norfolk
23
38.7 min
Drive
78
$854,000
Plymouth
42
28 min
Drive
84/93
$700,000
Quincy
10
35.6 min
Drive
79/92
$725,000
Scituate
31
37.4 min
Drive
73
$1,149,000
Sharon
24
35.2 min
Drive
17
$815,000
Walpole
27
34.4 min
Drive
54
$800,000
Westwood
24
33.2 min
Drive
22
$1,242,500
Weymouth
16
33.8 min
Drive
102
$660,000
For more information on schools in the area, please visit www.niche.com
Source: bestplaces.net Source: Boston Magazine [https://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/best-public-high-schools-greater-boston-2024/] 3 Source: MLSPIN. (2025). Single Family MLS Search from MLSPIN, January 2025 - December 2025 1
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GREATER WORCESTER AREA
GREATER WORCESTER AREA CITY/TOWN
MILES TO BOSTON
AVERAGE COMMUTE1
COMMUTE TYPE1
SCHOOL RANKING2
MEDIAN HOME PRICE3
Boylston
47.9
29 min
Drive
A-
$600,000
Leicester
52.6
29.5 min
Drive
B-
$452,000
Shrewsbury
44.4
28.8 min
Drive
A+
$720,000
Sterling
38.6
30.7 min
Drive
A-
$615,000
Upton
38.6
34.9 min
Drive
A-
$790,000
Worcester
53.7
24 min
Drive
B
$445,000
Leominster
47.1
27.9 min
Drive
B
$480,000
For more information on schools in the area, please visit www.niche.com Source: bestplaces.net Source: Niche.com [https://www.niche.com] 3 Source: MLSPIN. (2025). Single Family MLS Search from MLSPIN, January 2025 - December 2025 1
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MEDIAN MONTHLY RENT
1
CITY/TOWN
STUDIO
1 BED
2 BED
3 BED
Back Bay
$2,600
$3,250
$5,300
$9,225
Brighton
$2,120
$2,350
$2,875
$3,500
Brookline
$2,340
$2,850
$3,825
$4,825
Cambridge
$2,750
$3,000
$3,725
$4,450
Charlestown
$2,400
$2,900
$3,875
$5,000
Dorchester
$1,900
$2,500
$2,800
$3,300
Jamaica Plain
$1,850
$2,400
$2,995
$3,500
Quincy
$1,650
$2,000
$2,500
$3,050
South End
$2,300
$3,395
$4,400
$5,700
Waltham
$1,600
$2,100
$2,700
$3,550
Source: MLSPIN. (2025). MLS Search from MLSPIN, January 2025 - December 2025
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TRANSPORTATION & GETTING AROUND
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For more information on transportation throughout Massachusetts, please visit www.visitma.com/travel-info/transportation/
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DRIVING DISTANCES Photo: massvacation.com/guide
CULTURE & ARTS Massachusetts has a rich history, dating back to the beginning of this country. Taking this into consideration, it should come as no surprise that the state is filled with museums and other cultural experiences. Below you’ll find a small sampling of the state’s offering of art and history, as well as popular neighborhoods and attractions for the curious explorer. SIGHTSEEING TOURS AND OTHER ENRICHING ATTRACTIONS Boston Duck Tours, Boston View Boston 360, Boston Freedom Trail, Boston MGM Fenway, Boston Whale Watches, Boston Yankee Candle, Deerfield Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge Battleship Cove, Fall River
Shrewsbury Street, Worcester Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, Boylston The Masterpiece Trail, various locations The Center for Arts, Natick Paradise City Arts Festival, Marlborough Lexington Green, Lexington Lawn on D, Boston
SEASONAL ATTRACTIONS
POPULAR NEIGHBORHOODS
Boston Duck Tours Cisco Pop-Up Beer Garden, Boston, Seaport SnowPort Village, Boston, Seaport SoWa Winter Market, Boston, South End Cape Cod Polar Express Ride, Buzzards Bay Boston Landing Outdoor Movies, Brighton
South End, Boston North End, Boston Harvard Square, Cambridge Beacon Hill, Boston Seaport, Boston
For more information on arts and culture, please visit www.visitma.com/things-to-do/arts
CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL MUSEUMS Museum of Fine Arts, Boston EcoTarium, Worcester Franklin History Museum, Franklin Basketball Hall of Fame, Springfield Old Colony History Museum, Taunton Boston Children’s Museum, Boston Peabody Essex Museum, Salem New England Aquarium, Boston Worcester Art Museum, Worcester Museum of Science, Boston Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford Harvard Museum of Natural History, Cambridge Plimouth Patuxet Museums – Formerly Plimouth Plantation
SHOPPING AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTS Newbury Street, Boston SoWa Boston, Boston Arsenal Yards, Watertown Market Street, Lynnfield Legacy Place. Dedham The Shops at Chestnut Hill, Chestnut Hill Eataly Marketplace and Dining, Boston
Wrentham Outlets, Wrentham Quincy Market & Fanueil Hall, Boston Assembly Row, Somerville Copley Place, Boston Patriot Place, Foxborough Prudential Center, Boston Canal District, Worcester
DINING & ENTERTAINMENT ENJOY THE BOUNTIFUL ENTERTAINMENT Boston’s vibrant theater scene includes more than a dozen major performance venues in the Downtown Theatre District, plus even more in other nearby Boston neighborhoods and Cambridge. Some of these include: Boston Opera House Emerson Colonial Theatre Wang Theatre Shubert Theatre
Emerson Paramount Center Huntington Theater Company Cutler Majestic Theatre The Wilbur Theatre
OTHER THEATRES
OTHER ENTERTAINMENT
The Hanover Theatre, Worcester North Shore Music Theatre, Beverly Central Square Theater, Cambridge Somerville Theatre, Somerville
Boston Symphony Orchestra Boston Pops Orchestra Xfinity Center, Mansfield
FOOD & DRINK With strong roots in farm to table, Massachusetts is home to some of the best restaurants in the country. The food scene is strong, and so is the drink scene with more and more breweries and wineries opening every day. Two areas to be sure to check out are Shrewsbury Street’s Restaurant Row and Little Italy in Boston’s beloved North End.
For more information on food and drink, please visit www.visitma.com/food
SPORTS Whether it’s singing Sweet Caroline during a Red Sox Game at Fenway Park, or cheering on the Patriots during a snowstorm at Gillette Stadium, or watching the Bruins or Celtics at TD Garden, one thing is true: We love our sports!
FOOTBALL
BASEBALL
New England Patriots
Boston Red Sox
BASKETBALL
HOCKEY
Boston Celtics
Boston Bruins
AA & AAA BASEBALL
SOCCER
Lowell Spinners Brockton Rox Worcester Bravehearts Worcester Red Sox Cape Cod Baseball League
New England Revolution
RUGBY Boston Thirteens
LACROSSE Boston Cannons HOCKEY Springfield Falcons AND 13 SKI MOUNTAINS!
Patriot, Bruins, & Celtics logos credit: yan4ik - stock.adobe.com Red Sox logo credit: Stollis - stock.adobe.com
For more information on sports in the area, please visit https://www.visitma.com/things-to-do/sports/
ANNUAL SIGNATURE EVENTS JANUARY
JUNE
New England Boat Show, Boston Chinese New Year Celebrations, Boston Boston’s Winter Fest, Charlestown
Boston Dragon Boat Festival, Boston Nantucket Film Festival, Nantucket St. Peter’s Fiesta, Gloucester Green River Festival, Greenfield Harborfest, Boston
FEBRUARY Boston Wine & Food Festival, Boston Lowell Winterfest, Lowell MARCH St. Patrick’s Day Road Race & Parade, Holyoke St. Patrick’s Road Race & Parade, Worcester St. Patrick’s Day Road Race & Parade, Boston Red Sox Opening Day, Boston APRIL
JULY Barnstable County Fair, East Falmouth Boston Pops 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular, Boston Levitate Music & Arts Festival, Marshfield Lowell Folk Festival, Lowell New Bedford Folk Festival, New Bedford Newburyport Yankee Homecoming, Newburyport Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts, Boston
AUGUST Boston Marathon, Boston North End Italian Feasts & Processions, Boston Daffodil Days, Nantucket Patriots’ Day Celebrations, Boston and Concord August Moon Festival, Quincy Falmouth Road Race, Falmouth Gloucester Waterfront Festival, Gloucester MAY Latino Family Festival, Boston Boston Calling Music Festival, Boston Marshfield Fair, Marshfield Figawi Sailing Race, Hyannis & Nantucket Northampton Pride, Northampton Paradise City Arts Festival, Northampton
SEPTEMBER THE BIG E - Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield Cape Cod Canal Day, Buzzards Bay Franklin County Fair, Greenfield OCTOBER Haunted Happenings, Salem Head of the Charles Regatta, Cambridge Topsfield Fair, Topsfield NOVEMBER America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration, Plymouth Bright Nights at Forest Park, Springfield DECEMBER Boston’s Annual Tree Lighting on Boston Common, Boston First Night/First Day Celebrations, Boston Nantucket Christmas Stroll, Nantucket Boston’s Winter Fest, Charlestown
HEALTHCARE Massachusetts is home to 102 hospitals1, and that includes some of the highest ranked and revered in the country. Below is a list of the top hospitals in Massachusetts according to the U.S. News & World Report hospital rankings.
TOP TEN HOSPITALS IN MASSACHUSETTS
1. Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston (Tie) 1. Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston (Tie) 3. Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Boston 4. UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester 5. Tufts Medical Center, Boston 6. Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington 7. Baystate Medical Center, Springfield 8. Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, Boston (Tie) 8. Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Newton (Tie) 10. Salem Hospital, Salem
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Source: https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/ma
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES There are 106 colleges and universities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that are listed under the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.1 These institutions include thirteen research universities, twenty-two master’s universities, and thirty-nine special-focus institutions. Below is a list of the Top 10 Universities in Massachusetts according to Niche.com.2 TOP TEN UNIVERSITIES IN MASSACHUSETTS
1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge 2. Harvard University, Cambridge 3. Williams College, Williamstown 4. Tufts University, Medford 5. Wellesley College, Wellesley . 6. Boston University, Boston 7. Boston College, Chestnut Hill 8. Northeastern University, Boston 9. Amherst Collect, Amherst 10. Babson College, Wellesley
American Council on Education. (2021, December 15). Institutions search. Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. https://carnegieclassifications.acenet.edu/institutions/?inst=&stabbr%5B%5D=MA 2 Source: https://www.niche.com/colleges/search/best-colleges/s/massachusetts/ 1
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