"Despite the popular (and mostly accurate) narrative that affordability is practically over in Boston, there is still some relative value to be had in 2026 inside city limits (of course, one shouldn't get their hopes up for a discount on a Beacon Hill townhouse). Buyers who want the most bang for their buck should look in areas like Hyde Park, Roslindale, Dorchester, Mattapan, and parts of East Boston, according to Melvin A. Vieira Jr. of RE/Max Destiny."
"For hidden gems, he points to the neighborhoods many buyers overlook until they compare prices: the commuter rail access of Mattapan, the historic architecture and sweat equity potential in Fort Hill and parts of Roxbury, and the ongoing transformation of markets like Chelsea, Everett, Quincy, Revere Beach, and Lynn. But ultimately, he reminds buyers to think beyond the walls of the home."
Greater Boston housing market remains competitive more than five years after the pandemic, yet pockets of relative value are expected in 2026. Inside Boston, buyers can find better value by targeting neighborhoods such as Hyde Park, Roslindale, Dorchester, Mattapan, and parts of East Boston, and by searching side streets rather than main commercial corridors to balance transit access, schools, and community investment with lower prices. Additional opportunities appear in commuter-rail communities and transforming markets including Fort Hill, Roxbury, Chelsea, Everett, Quincy, Revere Beach, and Lynn. Buyers should evaluate neighborhood quality and long-term investment potential alongside the property itself.
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