Overview
This quaint and cozy residential area is an attractive spot for anyone who desires a quiet neighborhood street with near immediate access to a commercial center. Home to a diverse mix of families, artists, and professionals, the streets of St. Botolph feature mostly historic brownstones with some newer condominiums and apartment towers. Though the neighborhood is mostly residential, its prime location between Back Bay and the South End offers residents easy access to the best parts of Boston’s top neighborhoods.
St. Botolph with Katie Garger
This quaint and cozy residential area is an attractive spot for anyone who desires a quiet neighborhood street with near immediate access to a commercial center. Home to a diverse mix of families, artists, and professionals, the streets of St. Botolph feature mostly historic brownstones with some newer condominiums and apartment towers.
Though the neighborhood is mostly residential, its prime location between Back Bay and the South End offers residents easy access to the best parts of Boston’s top neighborhoods.
Location
Nestled between Prudential to the northwest and Claremont to the southeast, St. Botolph’s eight-block stretch is bounded by Huntington Avenue, Copley Place, the Southwest Corridor Park and Massachusetts Avenue.
$2M+ Luxury Market Data
While St. Botolph was a smaller contributor to Back Bay’s overall sales volume in 2025, with just three transactions above $2M, luxury is far from absent here.
The appeal of this pocket lies in its balance. Buyers can secure newer homes, whether new construction or thoughtfully renovated residences, with generous floor plans at a noticeably lower price per square foot than the more storied sections of the neighborhood. In 2025, the average price per square foot landed at $1,429.97.
The top sale of 2025 reflects this value proposition clearly. Unit #2 at 119 Saint Botolph, a duplex new in 2023, closed at $3,100,000, or $1,392.01 per square foot. Opportunities to purchase a recently constructed or fully renovated home at this price point are increasingly rare in Back Bay.
Neighborhood Specialists
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To learn more about changing market dynamics moving into 2026 check out our Perspective on the Boston Luxury Housing Market>
