East Boston Makes Compass' Top 10 List of Neighborhoods to Invest in Now

Photo Credit: East Boston Chamber of Commerce

In booming East Boston, prospective home-buyers and real-estate investors are grabbing up existing properties at lightning-fast speeds. With Eastie’s influx of residential interest and numerous luxury development projects underway, homes in the Jeffries Point section of East Boston are asking north of $500 per square foot.

Neighborhood of note: Jeffries Point

Preferred stock: Any one of a slew of this hip and burgeoning waterfront community’s new developments

Unexpected perk: Skyline views from the beautifully manicured Piers Park and a 15 minute door to-door commute to Downtown Boston.

Expert prediction: “The Jeffries Point section of East Boston is arguably the hottest real estate market in the city. Property values have climbed well over 30% in the past four years,” says Boston agent Ryan Persac.

See Compass’ full list of neighborhoods to invest in here.