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Where is Boston's Back Bay? 

Located right on the Charles River, the Back Bay is bordered by Beacon Hill to the North, the South End to the East, and Kenmore Square as you pass over Massachusetts Avenue.  The Back Bay neighborhood of Boston is encompassed in zip codes 02115 & 02116 (use these zip codes for your MLS Property Advanced Searches).

 

Why live in Boston's Back Bay? 

With sweeping Charles River views, easy access to the Charles River Esplanade, the beautiful tree-lined,  Commonwealth Avenue pedestrian mall, and great shopping & dining, residents know why they love the Back Bay. Residents are steps away from some of the best boutique shopping in Boston on Newbury Street or the upscale Copley Mall, home to Neiman’s, Barney’s, Saks’ and many other great shopping destinations. The Back Bay is home to Boston’s most elegant 4-10 story Victorian brownstones, which have been restored in a wave of developer & homeowner renovations occurring in the last 5 years creating a new inventory of Boston Back Bay homes. The Back Bay's Newbury Street area is also a great landing spot for many of Boston's students and grad students who often choose to rent or buy condo units around this active area of the Back Bay.

 

Emerging Back Bay Boston Real Estate Trends: 

Quiet tree-lined streets spanning from the Boston Common, pristine, upscale renovations & restorations of these grand old Victorian single family homes & condominium developments have transformed the neighborhood in recent years – restoring many buildings to their original grandeur. Paving the way for a new level of Back Bay luxury high-rise living are a series of super-luxury concierge condo developments including the Mandarin Oriental Residences & Hotel, The Clarendon high-rise luxury residences, and The Bryant Back Bay, all completed between 2007 & 2010. The 2008 sell-out of the 360 Newbury Street Condominiums also added another luxury, concierge condo development to the Back Bay with the beautiful renovation of the modern Frank Gehry-designed building. Most recently, the Back Bay has seen a number of beautiful high-end restorations of grand Back Bay buildings lining the Boston Commons on Arlington Street, including Zero Marlborough. The Back Bay also has many new options for first-time homebuyers because many brownstones that had been rental units since the 1970s were completely renovated and transformed into 1 bedroom & 2 bedroom condos - offering great purchasing options for buyers wanting a great location and a newly renovated home. 

 

Find Back Bay Boston Luxury Properties for Sale, contact a Ballast Real Estate Agent:

• One Charles Street South
• 285 Columbus Lofts
• 360 Newbury Residences
• The Albert A. Pope Residences
• The Belvedere
• The Bryant Back Bay Luxury Residences
• The Clarendon Back Bay
• The Grandview
• Le Jardin on the Commons
• The Mandarin Oriental Residences
• The Ritz Carlton Residences (3 Avery St)
• The Somerset
• Tremont on the Common
• Trinity Place
• Zero Marlborough

Find Back Bay Real Estate Overlooking the Boston Common, contact a Ballast Real Estate Specialist:

• Zero Marlborough
• Le Jardin
• The Heritage
• The Four Seasons Residences
• The Ritz Carlton Residences (Tower I or II)
• Tremont on the Common
• The Grandview

 

Closest T Stops & Transportation:

• The Green Line T Stops:  Arlington St, Copley, Hynes Convention
  
• The Orange Line T Stops:  Back Bay Station or Mass. Avenue T Stops
• AMTRAK Rail Routes:   Back Bay Station
• Bus Lines:  3 lines (*Buses are isolated to Boylston & Mass Ave only)
• Need a Car?  Find a Back Bay ZIPCAR
• Need "Clean Green" Transportation?  Call for PlanetTran
• Need a Limo? Call Boston Coach

 

Back Bay Calendar Highlights:

July 4th Fireworks:  Back Bay’s Charles River Esplanade

 

Back Bay Residents’ Neighborhood Favorites:

	Favorite New Restaurant:                          Lydia Shire & Jasper White's Towne      900 Boylston Street                             Boston, MA 02115
	Favorite Library/Landmark Restoration: Boston Public Library                              700 Boylston Street                              Boston, MA 02116
	Favorite Steak (Traditional):             Capital Grille on Newbury                       359 Newbury Street                              Boston, MA 02116
	Favorite New Hotel (opened 2009):       The Mandarin Oriental                           776 Boylston Street                              Boston, MA 02116
	Favorite Upscale Lunch:                           Sel De La Terre                                       774 Boylston Street                              Boston, MA 02116
	Favorite Upscale Bar Scene:                     Post 390                                                 406 Stuart Street                              Boston, MA 02116
	Favorite Sushi:                                         Uni Sashimi Bar at the Eliot Hotel          370 Commonwealth Avenue                      Boston, MA 02116
	Favorite Gourmet Sandwich:                   The Parish Cafe          361 Boylston Street                              Boston, MA 02116
	Favorite Historical Landmark:              Trinity Church  206 Clarendon Street                        Boston, MA 02116

 

1. Favorite New Restaurant: Lydia Shire & Jasper White's Towne
2. Favorite Library/Landmark Restoration: Boston Public Library
3. Favorite Steak (Traditional):  Capital Grille on Newbury
4. Favorite New Hotel (opened 2009): The Mandarin Oriental
5. Favorite Tea:  Tealuxe 
6. Favorite Upscale Lunch:  Sel De La Terre
7. Favorite Upscale Bar Scene:  Post 390
8. Favorite Sushi:  Uni Sashimi Bar at the Eliot Hotel
9. Favorite Gourmet Sandwich:  The Parish Cafe
10. Favorite Historical Landmark:  Trinity Church

 

The Ballast Top Outdoor Picks for the Back Bay:

1. Best Jog:  the Boston Common
2. Best Stroll:  the Commonwealth Avenue Mall
3. Best Tennis Court: the Boston Common Courts
4. Best Baseball/Softball Field: the Boston Common Field
5. Best Sailing Center: 4 blocks to the Charles River Esplanade