Money Magazine has ranked Milton in the top 10 “Best Places to Live’’ 3 times just in the past decade so you know you're on to something good when you're considering moving to Milton. It has a rich and vibrant history and continues to thrive as an affluent suburb of Boston. Milton has a varied demographic which makes it a very interesting place to live. The magazine cited Milton's tree lined streets, proximity to Boston, stable home prices, and its school system. "Milton is just minutes from the jobs and culture of Boston but feels in places like a country getaway,'' the magazine wrote. "One major reason for this stability is the outstanding school system, which boasts six brand-new buildings and offers such rich opportunities as a French immersion program that begins in elementary school. The downside: high taxes.'' "While none of the town's 27,000 residents like having to pay higher taxes to sustain town services, residents appreciate what they have and do what they must to sustain it. Because of that, folks in town enjoy higher property values", responded a town official.
Milton is located just 8 miles south of Boston and all the history, shopping, restaurants and cultural events it has to offer. The community, borders 7,000 acres of conservation land called the Blue Hills as well as the Neponset River with water access to Boston Harbor through the Neponset Estuary. Milton is unique in that it has the most privately and publicly conserved land within 20 miles of Boston. To the northwest it borders the Boston neighborhoods of Readville, Hyde Park, and Mattapan, to the east Quincy, and to the south Braintree and Canton.
If you prefer the outdoors, Milton has the Wollaston Golf Club for duffers, Houghton's Pond for fishermen and swimming, Caldwell Pond at Cunningham Park - outdoor swimming pool, and trails upon trails to hike or ride horseback on. There is also alpine skiing available at Blue Hills Ski Area, consisting of eight trails served by a double chair and two surface lifts. Great Blue Hill in the Blue Hills Reservation is the highest point in Norfolk County, and at 635 feet (194 m), is the highest point within 10 miles of the Atlantic coast south of central Maine, making it an important weather observatory and radio and television transmitter site - the well-known Boston public television and radio station WGBH takes its call letters from Great Blue Hill, the original location of the station's FM and TV transmitters. Jim and his wife enjoy hiking its splendid trails and taking in the panoramic views of the metropolitan area. Great Blue Hill is also home to the Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory, the foremost structure associated with the history of weather observations in the United States.
If you have school-age children, you will want to apprise yourself of Milton's school bus transportation guidelines, eligibility, and fees! Click here to inform yourself and see the schedule/routes for the various school's buses. Milton's 4 elementary public schools feed into its middle and high schools. Complete school district information is obtainable here. There are private high schools and elementary/middle schools available, including Fontbonne Academy, St. Mary of the Hills, St. Agatha's, Thacher Montessori, and Delphi Academy. Milton is also home to the prep school Milton Academy, and Curry College, a small liberal arts institution.
Milton is a prime choice for those who commute into the city along I-93 and I-95 if you can avoid driving during rush hour. Unfortunately, mass transit or rapid transit is not readily available. To take advantage of the Milton Trolley, you need to live on the northeast side and catch it from one of the four stations between Mattapan and Ashmont Stations - Milton, Central Avenue, Valley Road, and Capen Street - where you can then grab the T. Alternatively, if you live on the east side near Quincy there is the 215 bus. Locally, you might enjoy cycling. The opening of the Neponset River Greenway reconnected Milton with Boston Harbor via Port Norfolk, Dorchester. Other cycling routes and locations include Turner's Pond, Brook Road, Blue Hills Parkway, Milton Cemetery, and the Pine Tree Brook greenway.
The town consists of three nominal areas: Milton, Milton Center, and East Milton; however, REALTORS break the town out into four areas: Blue Hills, East Milton, Milton Center, and Milton Hill. Milton boasts several gorgeous 19th-century, country houses, estates, and early 19th-century workers' houses. Want to know what information the town has on a certain property? Access tax info and the Assessor's property database here. The last time I checked, this nifty interactive map was working. Check it out. Click on Find on the left of the screen to enter your address.
Local news in Milton is by distributed by The Milton Times, The Patch; and, of course, The Boston Globe, and The Boston Herald.
Your link to Milton town government is here.
Single family homes in Milton have been running from $450,000 to $3,895,000 while condominiums have been running from $385,000 to $1,550,000. Pricing varies depending upon size, location, and amenities. Real estate markets are very fluid and can fluctuate in a matter of hours because homes can come on and off the market daily... even hourly. What is currently offered for sale is listed below. The following chart is a visual representation of the cyclical nature of real estate and compares the ups and downs of Milton to those of the entire city of Boston. The taller the column the better it is for buyers. The shorter the column the better it is for sellers. Hence 2006 was the best time for a buyer to buy in Milton, while 2013-2017 were great years for sellers. However, buyers can take heart that the graphic below indicates a weakening seller's market.
This is Milton's best real estate site to search for: homes, land and foreclosure properties. It is seriously the only site you will ever need to find your next home or investment property! Bookmark this page and check back anytime to see what is currently available in Milton. Unlike other search sites which includes properties already under contract, this site only shows properties that are truly available. This site is updated by the official REALTOR®’s database every 15 minutes.
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No Showings yet. The Tenant in the process of moving out. Split level single family home located at Blue Hill Estates. Large lot over 1/2 Acre. The 1st floors offers livi...
Listing courtesy of The Cobi Team from William Raveis R. E. & Home Services
Just in time for the holidays colonial-style single family with hardwood floors, 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, garage with attached barn, and paved driveway. The kitchen fea...
Listing courtesy of Linda G. Champion from CUE Realty
This quintessential New England colonial in highly sought after Milton has been completely restored but still maintains its early 20th-century charm. The main level featu...
Listing courtesy of Allyson Kinch White from Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Picture perfect 2 bedroom/2bath home located in Milton Village. Open living space with split-bedroom design features gas fireplace, custom built-in desks & bookshelves. T...
Listing courtesy of Derek Eisenberg from Continental Real Estate Group, Inc.
This beautifully renovated single family home features a third floor au pair or in law suite in addition to the two car garage and perfect size back yard. 2020 renovatio...
Listing courtesy of Kate A. Duggan from Bostonia Properties
This Condo was appraised well over asking price! Compare to 244 Eliot St. U:2 Sold for $757k.) And 36 Central Ave.U:12 Sold for $725k ( MLS 72698261 & 72499851 ). Please ...
Listing courtesy of Eugene Irwin from Keating Brokerage
LOT 7 in a newly created 10 lot gated residential development in a most desirable area, Historical Scott woods, nestled in the Blue hills, perked, utilities, 850,000 lot,...
Listing courtesy of Linda J. Hamilton from Hamilton Realty
Exquisite renovation, in private gated Brush Hill Estates, this 3 bed/2.5 bath luxury-townhouse is apportioned from the original Hollingsworth Mansion, offering rich arch...
Listing courtesy of Beverly Tilden from William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Amazing opportunity to own not one, but two buildings in the heart of E. Milton Square. This location offers a two family and a single-family residence with off street pa...
Listing courtesy of Frank Gillespie from Village Realty HM, LLC
Where in Milton can you find a single family at this price with all this space? This single-family checks off all the boxes. Living by the private golf course of Wollas...
Listing courtesy of Brian Gagnon from Coldwell Banker Realty - Back Bay
Wolcott Woods, Milton's newest 55+ community. The Bradford, is a two-bedroom design with a farmer’s porch, which provides an inviting gathering spot to socialize with fri...
Listing courtesy of Greta Gustafson from LandVest, Inc.
Wolcott Woods, Milton's newest 55+ community. The Draper is a three-bedroom, three ensuite bath design. Step into its foyer from a charming front porch and experience a l...
Listing courtesy of Greta Gustafson from LandVest, Inc.
Wolcott Woods, Milton's newest 55+ community. The Cushing is a three-bedroom home with a classic side entry porch. Its flexible floor plan features both first and second ...
Listing courtesy of Greta Gustafson from LandVest, Inc.
Wolcott Woods, Milton's newest 55+ community. The Cushing is a three-bedroom home with a classic side entry porch. Its flexible floor plan features both first and second ...
Listing courtesy of Greta Gustafson from LandVest, Inc.
Wolcott Woods, Milton's newest 55+ community. The Cushing is a three-bedroom home with a classic side entry porch. Its flexible floor plan features both first and second ...
Listing courtesy of Greta Gustafson from LandVest, Inc.
Welcome to an oasis of luxury where serenity abounds in this sought after Brush Hill Road location. This stunning property must be seen to appreciate its elegance. Situat...
Listing courtesy of Natalie Sacco from Olde Forge Realty
This stunning brick front Georgian Colonial is located at the end of a cul-de-sac in Indian Cliff Estates, one of Milton's most desirable neighborhoods. The home is magni...
Listing courtesy of Kevin G. Keating from Keating Brokerage
No matter the season. you will fall in love with this quintessential New England classic! From the sweeping vistas of the lush grounds, to the warmth only found in a home...
Listing courtesy of Kris MacDonald from Insight Realty Group, Inc.
Superior luxury builder presents this 6600 sq foot colonial on 1.3 private acres, in ideal Milton's Scott's Woods location. The gracious foyer welcomes you with high cei...
Listing courtesy of Team Pearlstein from Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Stately 5+ bedroom Georgian Colonial in the Brush Hill estate area. With over 7000 sq ft of executive living space, this home was constructed by premier builders. Enter ...
Listing courtesy of Baker Realty Group from Keller Williams Realty
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