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Frank Carroll, Vice President at Compass

REAL ESTATE GUIDANCE NEAR BOSTON UNIVERSITY

Frank Carroll

Vice President, Compass

Helping Boston University students, families, alumni and investors make confident real estate decisions — for today and what’s next.

  • Local Market Insight
  • Students & Families
  • Investors & Owners
  • Neighborhood Knowledge

Local knowledge. A personal approach.

Boston scenery: Chris Rycroft / CC BY 2.0

About Frank Carroll

30 yearsGreater Boston real estate
Experience verified on Compass

I’m Frank Carroll, a Vice President with Compass and the founder of Frank Carroll Homes. I help buyers, sellers, renters and investors navigate Greater Boston real estate, including housing decisions near Boston University.

I studied English and community health at Tufts before earning a master’s degree in public health at Tufts University School of Medicine. I entered real estate during graduate school. My work includes condominiums, single-family and multifamily homes, first-time buyers, landlords, and corporate and medical relocation.

If you’re buying for a student, comparing ownership with renting or preparing to sell, I’ll help you think through the property and your longer-term plans. Tell me what brings you to Boston, and let’s work out your next step.

Credentials & Background

  • Vice President, Compass
  • Massachusetts License #9032169
  • Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®)
  • NAR GREEN
  • RealTrends Verified 2025
  • Tufts University
    B.A., English / Community Health
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
    MPH, Epidemiology / Public Health

Specialties

  • Buyer Representation
  • Seller / Listing Representation
  • Rentals
  • Investors & Landlords
  • Condominiums
  • Single-Family & Multifamily
  • Corporate Relocation
  • Physician / Medical Relocation
  • First-Time Buyers
  • Boston University Area Housing
30 yearsGreater Boston
Vice PresidentCompass
MassachusettsLicense #9032169
BU FamiliesBuyers & Investors
5-Star FeedbackVerified client reviews

START WITH YOUR DECISION

How can Frank help you?

Start with the decision you are making. Frank stays with the journey from neighborhood context to the property, numbers and next conversation.

Buying for a Student near Boston UniversityBuying for a StudentCompare ownership near BU with the rental path and the plan after graduation.Buying a Home near Boston UniversityBuying a HomeExplore Boston, Brookline and campus-area homes with local context built in.Investing near Boston UniversityInvestingReview purchase opportunities, rental demand and financing assumptions together.
Not sure which path fits yet?Tell Frank what you are considering and start with a local conversation.
Frank’s full background & expertiseCredentials, education, specialties and the experience behind the advice.

Why Frank

Frank helps Boston University students, parents, alumni, buyers and investors make Boston housing decisions with 30 years of Greater Boston real estate experience.

View Frank at Compass →

Credentials & education

  • Vice President, Compass
  • Massachusetts License #9032169
  • Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®)
  • NAR GREEN
  • RealTrends Verified 2025
  • Tufts University · B.A., English / Community Health
  • Tufts University School of Medicine · MPH, Epidemiology / Public Health

Specialties

  • Buyer representation
  • Seller / listing representation
  • Rentals
  • Investors & landlords
  • Condominiums
  • Single-family & multifamily
  • Corporate relocation
  • Physician / medical relocation
  • First-time buyers
  • Boston University area housing

FRANK’S BU-AREA VIEW

Explore Boston University neighborhoods

Compare how each area connects to campus before you compare individual properties.

Allston / Brighton near Boston UniversityAllston / BrightonAllston: 10–20 min walk to CRCGreen B · buses2 priced purchase listings in the published sample$440k–$579k asking-price rangeExplore Brookline near Boston UniversityBrooklineCoolidge Corner: ~25 min walk to CRCGreen Line · buses7 priced purchase listings in the published sample$599k–$880k asking-price rangeExplore Fenway near Boston UniversityFenwayKenmore / Fenway: ~13 min walk to CRCGreen Line · buses1 priced purchase listing in the published sample$569k asking-price rangeExplore Back Bay near Boston UniversityBack Bay~15 min by MBTA to CRCGreen / Orange · buses7 priced purchase listings in the published sample$589k–$1.54M asking-price rangeExplore South End near Boston UniversitySouth End5–10 min walk to BU Medical CampusOrange Line · buses5 priced purchase listings in the published sample$699k–$1.5M asking-price rangeExplore

Purchase counts and asking prices describe this published inventory sample, not the whole market. Sample checked 2026-10-12. Confirm current availability with Frank. BU neighborhood guidance →

INVESTMENT & PARENT PURCHASEReview the property and the plan together.

Compare purchase price, ownership costs, financing, rental potential and the plan after graduation.

Review purchase & investment opportunities →RENTING NEAR BUNeed a rental instead?

Continue to BU-area rentals when ownership does not fit your housing plan.

View rental options →
Where should I start if I’m buying near Boston University?

Start with the neighborhood and the route to the BU building you will use most. Then compare property type, price, ownership costs and the plan after graduation.

What should I review before buying an investment property near BU?

Review purchase price, rent potential, condo or association rules, taxes, insurance, maintenance, financing and the exit strategy together before treating a property as an investment.

SEE BOSTON THROUGH FRANK’S LENS

Get to know Boston and Brookline.

Watch Frank’s local tours to compare neighborhoods, housing types and everyday life before choosing where to look.

View Frank’s video library →

Boston area overview

Top 5 Areas Where To Live in Boston, Massachusetts

A broad Boston orientation for comparing location, housing type and day-to-day fit before narrowing the search.Watch on YouTube →

Boston neighborhood guide

Where To Live in Boston, Massachusetts

Use Frank’s citywide perspective to understand the neighborhoods first, then compare homes with better context.Watch on YouTube →

Brookline area guide

Top 5 Areas to Live in Brookline, Massachusetts

A closer look at Brookline and the location tradeoffs that matter when considering homes near Boston University.Watch on YouTube →
REAL HOMES. REAL NUMBERS. BRIGHTER FUTURES.

Homes near Boston University

Compare campus proximity, ownership costs and the four-year numbers — not just listing prices.

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Price
Beds
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Available homes · Sorted by distance
1 / 4
$569,000

Fenway · 0.4 miles to BU · 8 min walk

▱ 1 bedroom ♙ 1 bathroom ▦ 850 sq ft ⌂ Co-op
Why this home surfacedclose to campus, lower purchase price within these results — then compare the full ownership cost and post-graduation plan.

Current published selection. Confirm prices and availability. Distances are straight-line to campus.

Work with local experts

Get guidance from professionals who know BU and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Frank Carroll
Frank CarrollBU RealtorLocal advice. Local insight. Better outcomes.
Call 617-721-7461
Matt Dean
Matt DeanLoan Officer, NEXACreative financing for college home buyers.
Call (512) 415-6142
◷ Dated listing snapshots · confirm availability⌖ No addresses shown△ Work with a local expert for availability↕ Estimated costs. Your results may vary.We use AI to route intent, not replace professionals.

FRANK CARROLL · IN HIS CLIENTS’ WORDS

What it’s really like to work with Frank.

Real moves. Lasting relationships. Start with reviews published outside Frank’s own website.

5.0 / 5Zillow 31 team reviews5.0 / 5Experience.com 66 collected reviews

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FEATURED CLIENT STORYZillow · 5 / 5

Buying a home in South Boston

“It was a great pleasure to work with Frank.”

Mel describes Frank’s availability and help viewing properties before a condo purchase.

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Your next move starts with a conversation.Discuss your Boston housing plans directly with Frank.

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FINANCING COORDINATION

Financing with Matt Dean

Frank remains the local real estate point person while Matt helps model the financing side of a BU-area purchase.

  • Parent-purchase financing
  • Conventional purchase scenarios
  • DSCR scenarios for investors
  • Refinance options
  • Pre-purchase financing review
Discuss financing →
Matt Dean, NEXA Lending loan officer

Matt Dean · NEXA Lending · NMLS #227603

KEEP RESEARCHING

BU housing guides & resources

Useful next steps without losing Frank, your school, or the decision you were working on.

Boston skylineBU Housing GuideStart with the full local guide.→

FRANK CARROLL · BOSTON UNIVERSITY

Let’s talk about your next move.

Whether you’re buying, selling, investing, relocating or still comparing the options, Frank can help you make the next decision with local context.

FIND YOUR COLLEGE