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NORTHEASTERN MARKET REALTOR

Frank Carroll

Northeastern University Real Estate Expert

For Parents, Investors, Buyers & Sellers

Licensed Massachusetts Real Estate Professional

Massachusetts Real Estate License #9032169

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Frank Carroll is a Vice President with Compass Real Estate and the founder of Frank Carroll Homes, serving as the local CollegeHousing.ai real estate partner for the Northeastern University market. With more than twenty-eight years of experience in the Greater Boston market — and deep roots in the Boston area as a Tufts graduate with a master's in public health from Tufts University School of Medicine — Frank helps parents evaluate whether buying near campus makes more sense than renting, guides investors through student-rental property analysis, and positions sellers of leased campus-area properties for the right buyer audience. His work spans buyer and seller representation, first-time homebuyers, residential sales and rentals, investors, corporate and physician/medical relocation, landlords, condominiums, single-family and multifamily homes. He is an ABR® (Accredited Buyer's Representative), a NAR GREEN designee, and a RealTrends Verified 2025 professional, serving Northeastern University's Boston campus neighborhoods — including Fenway, Symphony, Mission Hill, Roxbury, and Back Bay — from his office at 126 Newbury Street.

REALTOR®

Frank Carroll

Frank Carroll Homes | Compass

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MA License

Massachusetts Real Estate #9032169

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Serving

Fenway, Symphony,

Mission Hill & Back Bay

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Featured Listings

Frank Carroll Featured Listings

A selection of Northeastern University-area properties presented by Frank Carroll Homes. For the full, current inventory, see the homes and rentals below.

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Fenway

Co-Op · active

$579,000

1 bd · 1 ba · 850 sqft

Listed by Frank Carroll Homes Team · Compass

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South End

Condo · active

$765,000

1 bd · 1 ba · 819 sqft

Listed by Frank Carroll Homes Team · Compass

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Roxbury

Condo · active

$795,000

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,238 sqft

Listed by Frank Carroll Homes Team · Compass

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Back Bay

Condo · active

$4,000/mo

1 bd · 1 ba · 726 sqft

Listed by Frank Carroll Homes Team · Compass

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Brookline

Condo · active

$3,300/mo

2 bd · 1 ba · 680 sqft

Listed by Frank Carroll Homes Team · Compass

Homes & Rentals Near Northeastern University

Review homes for sale and homes for rent near Northeastern University. Because live listings change daily, contact Frank for the most current inventory and help evaluating a specific property or area.

Northeastern University Property Explorer

Homes for Sale & Rentals Near Northeastern University

Review active homes for sale and available rentals near the Northeastern University campus. Select Buy or Rent to explore current properties, then choose a listing to view details or inquire about a specific property.

30 homes for sale

YOUR NORTHEASTERN REALTOR

Frank Carroll

Frank Carroll Homes | Compass

(617) 875-2138

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For Sale

Fenway

Co-Op · Fenway

Frank Carroll Featured Listing

Listed by Frank Carroll Homes Team · Compass

1 bd 1 ba 850 sqft$579,000

Listed by Frank Carroll Homes Team · Compass

For Sale

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Fenway

Co-Op · Fenway

Frank Carroll Featured Listing

Listed by Frank Carroll Homes Team · Compass

1 bd 1 ba 850 sqft$579,000

Listed by Frank Carroll Homes Team · Compass

For Sale

South End

Condo · South End

Frank Carroll Featured Listing

Listed by Frank Carroll Homes Team · Compass

1 bd 1 ba 819 sqft$765,000

Listed by Frank Carroll Homes Team · Compass

For Sale

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South End

Condo · South End

Frank Carroll Featured Listing

Listed by Frank Carroll Homes Team · Compass

1 bd 1 ba 819 sqft$765,000

Listed by Frank Carroll Homes Team · Compass

For Sale

Roxbury

Condo · Roxbury

Frank Carroll Featured Listing

Listed by Frank Carroll Homes Team · Compass

2 bd 2 ba 1,238 sqft$795,000

Listed by Frank Carroll Homes Team · Compass

For Sale

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Roxbury

Condo · Roxbury

Frank Carroll Featured Listing

Listed by Frank Carroll Homes Team · Compass

2 bd 2 ba 1,238 sqft$795,000

Listed by Frank Carroll Homes Team · Compass

For Sale

Fenway

Condo · Fenway

Courtesy of David-Daili Xiao with Engel & Volkers Newton

2 bd 2 ba 1,074 sqft$1,099,000

Courtesy of David-Daili Xiao with Engel & Volkers Newton

For Sale

Fenway

Condo · Fenway

Courtesy of David-Daili Xiao with Engel & Volkers Newton

2 bd 2 ba 1,074 sqft$1,099,000

Courtesy of David-Daili Xiao with Engel & Volkers Newton

For Sale

Fenway

Condo · Fenway

Courtesy of Michelle Robichaud with Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

1 bd 1 ba 520 sqft$669,000

Courtesy of Michelle Robichaud with Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

For Sale

Fenway

Condo · Fenway

Courtesy of Michelle Robichaud with Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

1 bd 1 ba 520 sqft$669,000

Courtesy of Michelle Robichaud with Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

For Sale

Brookline

Condo · Brookline

Courtesy of Matthew Petty with FRAME Residential

1 bd 1 ba 828 sqft$619,000

Courtesy of Matthew Petty with FRAME Residential

For Sale

Brookline

Condo · Brookline

Courtesy of Matthew Petty with FRAME Residential

1 bd 1 ba 828 sqft$619,000

Courtesy of Matthew Petty with FRAME Residential

For Sale

Fenway

Condo · Fenway

Courtesy of Brian Caluori with Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

1 bd 2 ba 1,211 sqft$1,400,000

Courtesy of Brian Caluori with Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

For Sale

Fenway

Condo · Fenway

Courtesy of Brian Caluori with Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

1 bd 2 ba 1,211 sqft$1,400,000

Courtesy of Brian Caluori with Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

For Sale

Brookline

Condo · Brookline

Courtesy of Doina Leca with Engel & Volkers Boston

2 bd 1.5 ba 803 sqft$815,000

Courtesy of Doina Leca with Engel & Volkers Boston

For Sale

Brookline

Condo · Brookline

Courtesy of Doina Leca with Engel & Volkers Boston

2 bd 1.5 ba 803 sqft$815,000

Courtesy of Doina Leca with Engel & Volkers Boston

For Sale

Symphony

Condo · Symphony

Courtesy of Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team with Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

1 bd 1 ba 534 sqft$495,000

Courtesy of Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team with Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

For Sale

Symphony

Condo · Symphony

Courtesy of Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team with Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

1 bd 1 ba 534 sqft$495,000

Courtesy of Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team with Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

For Sale

Symphony

Condo · Symphony

Courtesy of Bin Hu with Advise Realty

2 bd 1 ba 893 sqft$739,900

Courtesy of Bin Hu with Advise Realty

For Sale

Symphony

Condo · Symphony

Courtesy of Bin Hu with Advise Realty

2 bd 1 ba 893 sqft$739,900

Courtesy of Bin Hu with Advise Realty

For Sale

South End

Condo · South End

Courtesy of Olivia Tjie with Redfin Corp.

2 bd 1 ba 770 sqft$895,000

Courtesy of Olivia Tjie with Redfin Corp.

For Sale

South End

Condo · South End

Courtesy of Olivia Tjie with Redfin Corp.

2 bd 1 ba 770 sqft$895,000

Courtesy of Olivia Tjie with Redfin Corp.

For Sale

Brookline

Condo · Brookline

Courtesy of Karen Morgan with Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

1 bd 1.5 ba 953 sqft$629,900

Courtesy of Karen Morgan with Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

For Sale

Brookline

Condo · Brookline

Courtesy of Karen Morgan with Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

1 bd 1.5 ba 953 sqft$629,900

Courtesy of Karen Morgan with Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

For Sale

Back Bay

Condo · Back Bay

Courtesy of Vineburgh / DiMella Team with Charlesgate Realty Group, llc

1 bd 1 ba 495 sqft$589,000

Courtesy of Vineburgh / DiMella Team with Charlesgate Realty Group, llc

For Sale

Back Bay

Condo · Back Bay

Courtesy of Vineburgh / DiMella Team with Charlesgate Realty Group, llc

1 bd 1 ba 495 sqft$589,000

Courtesy of Vineburgh / DiMella Team with Charlesgate Realty Group, llc

For Sale

Back Bay

Residential · Back Bay

Courtesy of Danielle Bing Team with Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

0 bd 0 ba$250,000

Courtesy of Danielle Bing Team with Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

For Sale

Back Bay

Residential · Back Bay

Courtesy of Danielle Bing Team with Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

0 bd 0 ba$250,000

Courtesy of Danielle Bing Team with Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

For Sale

Back Bay

Condo · Back Bay

Courtesy of Cort LaBonte Coldren Coopersmith Group with Compass

2 bd 1 ba 845 sqft$995,000

Courtesy of Cort LaBonte Coldren Coopersmith Group with Compass

For Sale

Back Bay

Condo · Back Bay

Courtesy of Cort LaBonte Coldren Coopersmith Group with Compass

2 bd 1 ba 845 sqft$995,000

Courtesy of Cort LaBonte Coldren Coopersmith Group with Compass

For Sale

South End

Condo · South End

Courtesy of Charlesgate New Development Team with Charlesgate Realty Group, llc

1 bd 1 ba 937 sqft$899,000

Courtesy of Charlesgate New Development Team with Charlesgate Realty Group, llc

For Sale

South End

Condo · South End

Courtesy of Charlesgate New Development Team with Charlesgate Realty Group, llc

1 bd 1 ba 937 sqft$899,000

Courtesy of Charlesgate New Development Team with Charlesgate Realty Group, llc

For Sale

Back Bay

Condo · Back Bay

Courtesy of The Piracini Group with eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office

2 bd 2 ba 1,285 sqft$1,475,000

Courtesy of The Piracini Group with eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office

For Sale

Back Bay

Condo · Back Bay

Courtesy of The Piracini Group with eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office

2 bd 2 ba 1,285 sqft$1,475,000

Courtesy of The Piracini Group with eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office

For Sale

Brookline

Condo · Brookline

Courtesy of USLiving Team with Hooli Homes Boston

2 bd 1 ba 800 sqft$599,000

Courtesy of USLiving Team with Hooli Homes Boston

For Sale

Brookline

Condo · Brookline

Courtesy of USLiving Team with Hooli Homes Boston

2 bd 1 ba 800 sqft$599,000

Courtesy of USLiving Team with Hooli Homes Boston

For Sale

Brookline

Condo · Brookline

Courtesy of Dan J. Keating with Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

2 bd 1 ba 1,101 sqft$789,000

Courtesy of Dan J. Keating with Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

For Sale

Brookline

Condo · Brookline

Courtesy of Dan J. Keating with Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

2 bd 1 ba 1,101 sqft$789,000

Courtesy of Dan J. Keating with Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

For Sale

Back Bay

Condo · Back Bay

Courtesy of Manuel Davis with The Collaborative Companies

1 bd 1 ba 572 sqft$1,545,000

Courtesy of Manuel Davis with The Collaborative Companies

For Sale

Back Bay

Condo · Back Bay

Courtesy of Manuel Davis with The Collaborative Companies

1 bd 1 ba 572 sqft$1,545,000

Courtesy of Manuel Davis with The Collaborative Companies

For Sale

Boston

Condo · Boston

Courtesy of Brett DeRocker with First Boston Realty International

2 bd 2 ba 1,268 sqft$849,000

Courtesy of Brett DeRocker with First Boston Realty International

For Sale

Boston

Condo · Boston

Courtesy of Brett DeRocker with First Boston Realty International

2 bd 2 ba 1,268 sqft$849,000

Courtesy of Brett DeRocker with First Boston Realty International

For Sale

Boston

Condo · Boston

Courtesy of Richard Hornblower with Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

2 bd 1 ba 1,028 sqft$397,457

Courtesy of Richard Hornblower with Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

For Sale

Boston

Condo · Boston

Courtesy of Richard Hornblower with Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

2 bd 1 ba 1,028 sqft$397,457

Courtesy of Richard Hornblower with Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

For Sale

South End

Condo · South End

Courtesy of CS Luxury Group with Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

1 bd 1 ba 651 sqft$699,000

Courtesy of CS Luxury Group with Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

For Sale

South End

Condo · South End

Courtesy of CS Luxury Group with Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

1 bd 1 ba 651 sqft$699,000

Courtesy of CS Luxury Group with Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

For Sale

Boston

Residential · Boston

Courtesy of Olivia Brown with Keller Williams Realty

4 bd 3.5 ba 2,278 sqft$925,000

Courtesy of Olivia Brown with Keller Williams Realty

For Sale

Boston

Residential · Boston

Courtesy of Olivia Brown with Keller Williams Realty

4 bd 3.5 ba 2,278 sqft$925,000

Courtesy of Olivia Brown with Keller Williams Realty

For Sale

Mission Hill

Condo · Mission Hill

Courtesy of Kimberly McGhee with RE/MAX Vision

2 bd 1 ba 667 sqft$439,900

Courtesy of Kimberly McGhee with RE/MAX Vision

For Sale

Mission Hill

Condo · Mission Hill

Courtesy of Kimberly McGhee with RE/MAX Vision

2 bd 1 ba 667 sqft$439,900

Courtesy of Kimberly McGhee with RE/MAX Vision

For Sale

Roxbury

Condo · Roxbury

Courtesy of John Perry with PRESS REALTORS® LLC

4 bd 1.5 ba 1,343 sqft$549,000

Courtesy of John Perry with PRESS REALTORS® LLC

For Sale

Roxbury

Condo · Roxbury

Courtesy of John Perry with PRESS REALTORS® LLC

4 bd 1.5 ba 1,343 sqft$549,000

Courtesy of John Perry with PRESS REALTORS® LLC

For Sale

Boston

Condo · Boston

Courtesy of Michelle Otey

3 bd 2 ba 1,288 sqft$1,150,000

Courtesy of Michelle Otey

For Sale

Boston

Condo · Boston

Courtesy of Michelle Otey

3 bd 2 ba 1,288 sqft$1,150,000

Courtesy of Michelle Otey

For Sale

Mission Hill

Condo · Mission Hill

Courtesy of Greg Maund with William Raveis R. E. & Home Services

2 bd 1 ba 1,020 sqft$579,000

Courtesy of Greg Maund with William Raveis R. E. & Home Services

For Sale

Mission Hill

Condo · Mission Hill

Courtesy of Greg Maund with William Raveis R. E. & Home Services

2 bd 1 ba 1,020 sqft$579,000

Courtesy of Greg Maund with William Raveis R. E. & Home Services

For Sale

South End

Condo · South End

Courtesy of Dave Costello & Scott Accorsini Team with Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

2 bd 2.5 ba 1,427 sqft$1,495,000

Courtesy of Dave Costello & Scott Accorsini Team with Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

For Sale

South End

Condo · South End

Courtesy of Dave Costello & Scott Accorsini Team with Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

2 bd 2.5 ba 1,427 sqft$1,495,000

Courtesy of Dave Costello & Scott Accorsini Team with Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

For Sale

Boston

Condo · Boston

Courtesy of Michael Berger with Keller Williams Realty

3 bd 2.5 ba 1,550 sqft$989,000

Courtesy of Michael Berger with Keller Williams Realty

For Sale

Boston

Condo · Boston

Courtesy of Michael Berger with Keller Williams Realty

3 bd 2.5 ba 1,550 sqft$989,000

Courtesy of Michael Berger with Keller Williams Realty

YOUR NORTHEASTERN REALTOR

Frank Carroll

Frank Carroll Homes | Compass

(617) 875-2138

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For Sale

For Sale · Co-Op

Fenway

Boston, MA · Fenway

$579,000 1 bd 1 ba 850 sqft

Listed by Frank Carroll Homes Team · Compass

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Rent vs. Own + Cash-Flow Snapshot

Compare estimated nearby rent with the cost of owning this property. Roommate contributions may offset part of the payment, but all figures require review.

Rent Nearby

$950/mo

1 beds × $950/mo

Own This Property

$3,730/mo

Estimated payment @ 7.25%

Monthly Gap

-$2,780/mo

DSCR: 0.25x

Simple read: Estimated comparable rent is $950/mo. The estimated monthly ownership cost is $3,730/mo, creating an estimated difference of $2,780/mo before appreciation, tax treatment, principal reduction, maintenance changes, vacancies, or rent changes.

Monthly Ownership Estimate

Estimated monthly costs with local-service review points for each line. Confirm actual financing, taxes, insurance, association charges, utilities, and management costs with qualified professionals.

Purchase Scenario

$579,000

est. price · 25% down ($144,750)

Principal & Interest

30-yr @ 7.25% · loan $434,250

$2,962/mo

Property Tax

~1.2% effective rate on $579,000

$584/mo

Homeowners / Hazard / Flood InsuranceConfirm during review

$2,200/yr estimate · varies by location, coverage, carrier

$183/mo

HOA / Condo DuesConfirm during review

Confirm during review

$0/mo

Property ManagementEducational estimate

~8% of gross rent · leasing, maintenance, rent collection

$76/mo

Internet / Utilities SetupConfirm during review

Student-friendly plan estimate · varies by provider

$80/mo

Move-In / Setup ReserveEducational estimate

Monthly reserve for furniture, storage, move-in costs

$200/mo

Estimated Total Monthly Ownership Cost

$4,086/mo

vs. $950/mo estimated rent

Compare Financing Options

Rent Nearby

$950/mo

Est. PITIA

$3,730/mo

Est. Diff

-$2,780/mo

Interest-Only

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COMPARE FINANCING OPTIONS

Comparable Nearby Options

Compare other active Northeastern University-area properties from the current result set.

Fenway

Condo · 1 bd / 1 ba · $669,000

Similar property

Fenway

Condo · 1 bd / 2 ba · $1,400,000

Similar property

Symphony

Condo · 1 bd / 1 ba · $495,000

Lower price

Near campusFinancing reviewLower-maintenance option

Additional Local Services

Property ManagementConfirm during review

Homeowners / Hazard / Flood InsuranceConfirm during review

Moving / StorageConfirm during review

Internet ProviderConfirm during review

Educational estimates only. These figures are not a loan quote, investment advice, tax advice, an appraisal, or a guarantee of rent, approval, occupancy, appreciation, or cash flow. Property-specific figures should be reviewed with qualified real estate, lending, insurance, tax, and property-management professionals.

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YOUR NORTHEASTERN REALTOR

Frank Carroll

Frank Carroll Homes | Compass

(617) 875-2138

View Profile →

For Sale

Fenway

Co-Op · Fenway

Frank Carroll Featured Listing

Listed by Frank Carroll Homes Team · Compass

1 bd 1 ba 850 sqft$579,000

Listed by Frank Carroll Homes Team · Compass

For Sale

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Fenway

Co-Op · Fenway

Frank Carroll Featured Listing

Listed by Frank Carroll Homes Team · Compass

1 bd 1 ba 850 sqft$579,000

Listed by Frank Carroll Homes Team · Compass

For Sale

South End

Condo · South End

Frank Carroll Featured Listing

Listed by Frank Carroll Homes Team · Compass

1 bd 1 ba 819 sqft$765,000

Listed by Frank Carroll Homes Team · Compass

For Sale

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South End

Condo · South End

Frank Carroll Featured Listing

Listed by Frank Carroll Homes Team · Compass

1 bd 1 ba 819 sqft$765,000

Listed by Frank Carroll Homes Team · Compass

For Sale

Roxbury

Condo · Roxbury

Frank Carroll Featured Listing

Listed by Frank Carroll Homes Team · Compass

2 bd 2 ba 1,238 sqft$795,000

Listed by Frank Carroll Homes Team · Compass

For Sale

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Roxbury

Condo · Roxbury

Frank Carroll Featured Listing

Listed by Frank Carroll Homes Team · Compass

2 bd 2 ba 1,238 sqft$795,000

Listed by Frank Carroll Homes Team · Compass

For Sale

Fenway

Condo · Fenway

Courtesy of David-Daili Xiao with Engel & Volkers Newton

2 bd 2 ba 1,074 sqft$1,099,000

Courtesy of David-Daili Xiao with Engel & Volkers Newton

For Sale

Fenway

Condo · Fenway

Courtesy of David-Daili Xiao with Engel & Volkers Newton

2 bd 2 ba 1,074 sqft$1,099,000

Courtesy of David-Daili Xiao with Engel & Volkers Newton

For Sale

Fenway

Condo · Fenway

Courtesy of Michelle Robichaud with Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

1 bd 1 ba 520 sqft$669,000

Courtesy of Michelle Robichaud with Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

For Sale

Fenway

Condo · Fenway

Courtesy of Michelle Robichaud with Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

1 bd 1 ba 520 sqft$669,000

Courtesy of Michelle Robichaud with Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

For Sale

Brookline

Condo · Brookline

Courtesy of Matthew Petty with FRAME Residential

1 bd 1 ba 828 sqft$619,000

Courtesy of Matthew Petty with FRAME Residential

For Sale

Brookline

Condo · Brookline

Courtesy of Matthew Petty with FRAME Residential

1 bd 1 ba 828 sqft$619,000

Courtesy of Matthew Petty with FRAME Residential

For Sale

Fenway

Condo · Fenway

Courtesy of Brian Caluori with Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

1 bd 2 ba 1,211 sqft$1,400,000

Courtesy of Brian Caluori with Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

For Sale

Fenway

Condo · Fenway

Courtesy of Brian Caluori with Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

1 bd 2 ba 1,211 sqft$1,400,000

Courtesy of Brian Caluori with Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

For Sale

Brookline

Condo · Brookline

Courtesy of Doina Leca with Engel & Volkers Boston

2 bd 1.5 ba 803 sqft$815,000

Courtesy of Doina Leca with Engel & Volkers Boston

For Sale

Brookline

Condo · Brookline

Courtesy of Doina Leca with Engel & Volkers Boston

2 bd 1.5 ba 803 sqft$815,000

Courtesy of Doina Leca with Engel & Volkers Boston

Property information, pricing, photographs, and availability may change. Verify current details before making a housing decision. CollegeHousing.ai is an independent housing information platform and is not a brokerage, MLS, property-listing provider, or affiliate of Northeastern University.

Before Paying Four Years of Rent Near Northeastern, Compare the Ownership Scenario

Estimate monthly ownership costs after roommate contributions, compare them with Northeastern-area rent, and see possible equity and resale scenarios over your student's time near Northeastern University.

This is a planning estimate. Actual financing, expenses, rent and resale results vary.

Step 1: Property & Purchase

Purchase Price

Down Payment (%)

Years Near Campus (2–6)

Example Parent-Buyer Scenario

Illustrative starting scenario — adjust any assumption to compare your own situation.

Student's Monthly Rent

Estimated monthly cost for one student's private bedroom near campus.

Purchase Price

Down Payment

Interest Rate

Years Near Campus

Number of Roommates

Avg Monthly Rent Per Roommate

Estimated Family Cost After Roommates

$1,223/mo

Approximately $127/mo less than renting

After $1,800/mo roommate contribution

Estimated 4-Year Difference

Estimated 4-year advantage: $32,472

Includes estimated principal reduction and resale proceeds.

Based on 2 roommates contributing an estimated $1,800/mo, a 20% down payment and a 4-year hold.

2% appreciation · 4% selling costs · 90% roommate-rent collection

Personalized Financing Review

Get a personalized financing review using the numbers entered above.

Your calculator assumptions will be included automatically.

This estimate is educational and is not financial, tax, legal, real-estate or lending advice. Results are illustrative and do not guarantee loan approval, rental income, appreciation or investment performance.

How Frank Carroll Can Help Near Northeastern

Buying Near Northeastern

Compare condos, townhomes, single-family homes, location tradeoffs, parent purchase options, and resale considerations near Northeastern University.

Investing Near Northeastern

Evaluate rental demand, student housing fit, campus-area location, property type, and long-term ownership potential near Northeastern.

Selling Near Northeastern

Position a campus-area property for parents, investors, and buyers specifically looking near Northeastern University.

Northeastern-Area Real Estate Locations Frank Carroll Can Help Review

Parents, investors, and sellers often compare different Boston locations depending on whether they want walk-to-campus convenience, condo ownership, student rental potential, access to campus amenities, or a quieter residential setting near Northeastern University. Frank Carroll can help review properties in the Boston areas most relevant to your situation.

Common Northeastern-Area Housing Zones

Boston housing decisions often depend on proximity to Northeastern, property type, and lifestyle fit.

Fenway / Symphony

West of campus along Huntington Avenue — high-rise and mid-rise condos and apartments with strong student and professional demand.

Mission Hill

A residential neighborhood southwest of campus with a mix of multifamily and single-family homes commonly reviewed by investors.

Roxbury / Fort Hill

Proximity to Ruggles Station and the Orange Line — condos and multifamily with strong rental demand.

Back Bay / South End

Premier Boston neighborhoods a short ride from campus on the Orange/Green Line for a wider, higher-price-point search.

Northeastern Housing Guides

Local guides for parents, investors, and sellers near Northeastern University.

Parent Guide

Buying Housing Near Northeastern: Parent Guide

What parents should evaluate when comparing rent, ownership, and resale near Northeastern.

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Parent Guide

Rent vs. Buy Near Northeastern University

A Boston-focused rent-vs-buy guide for families evaluating student rental costs.

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Investor Guide

Northeastern Student Rental Investment Guide

How investors can evaluate rental demand, cash flow, and exit strategy around Northeastern.

Read Guide

Seller Guide

Selling a House Near Northeastern University

How campus-area owners can position a Fenway property for parents and investors.

Read Guide

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Frank Carroll — Northeastern University Realtor FAQ

Common questions for parents, buyers, sellers, and investors considering real estate near Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts.

Who is the CollegeHousing.ai Realtor near Northeastern University?

Frank Carroll, Vice President at Compass and founder of Frank Carroll Homes, is the assigned local Realtor for CollegeHousing.ai's Northeastern University market.

How much Greater Boston real estate experience does Frank Carroll have?

Frank has more than 28 years of residential real estate experience in Greater Boston.

Can Frank help parents or investors evaluate property near Northeastern University?

Yes. His verified experience includes buyer representation, investors, condominiums, single-family and multifamily properties, rentals, and landlord representation. Property performance is never guaranteed.

Can Frank help Northeastern University faculty or medical professionals relocate?

Frank works with corporate relocation and physician/medical-professional relocation clients, including housing decisions relevant to Northeastern University's Charles River and Medical campuses.

What Northeastern University-area neighborhoods can Frank help clients evaluate?

Frank can provide real estate guidance involving areas near Northeastern such as Fenway, Symphony, Mission Hill, Roxbury, and Back Bay, depending on the client's housing and commute requirements.

Is Frank Carroll employed by or endorsed by Northeastern University?

No. Frank is an independent real estate professional with Compass. CollegeHousing.ai is not affiliated with or endorsed by Northeastern University.

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Local Professionals

Connect directly with independent professionals serving parents, investors, and property owners in the Northeastern University housing market.

Real EstateFinancing

REAL ESTATE

Frank Carroll

Frank Carroll Homes | Compass

Vice President

Local real estate guidance for parents, investors and sellers evaluating homes and investment properties near campus.

Parent and student housing purchases
Campus-area investment properties
Local listings and property sales

(617) 875-2138

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FINANCING

Matt Dean

NEXA Lending

Sr. Loan Officer · NMLS 227603

Financing guidance for parent purchases, second homes and investment properties near campus.

Parent-purchase financing
DSCR and investor loan options
Refinance and equity reviews

(512) 415-6142

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28+ Years

Real Estate Experience

Vice President

Compass Real Estate

Parent Buyers

College Housing Experience

Boston Native

Charles River Campus Focus

Northeastern University Real Estate Guidance

Northeastern University Real Estate Guidance for Parents & Investors

Frank Carroll helps parents, investors, buyers, and sellers make informed housing decisions near Northeastern University. He has extensive experience helping out-of-state families purchase homes for students across Boston's Charles River Campus neighborhoods.

Northeastern University's Three Campuses

"Near Northeastern University" can mean several distinct locations, and the right neighborhood changes with each.

• Huntington Avenue Main Campus — the anchor campus in the Fenway, with most undergraduate and graduate teaching and co-op activity. Most parent-buyer and student-rental activity centers here.
• Northeastern Main Campus — the anchor campus along Huntington Avenue in the Fenway, home to most undergraduate and graduate teaching. Relevant to parents, students, faculty, and professionals.
• Northeastern Health Sciences / Longwood proximity — Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and the Longwood Medical Area sit nearby, making the district relevant to medical professionals, residents, and faculty.

By default Frank's Northeastern University guidance focuses on the Charles River Campus, with the Medical and Fenway campuses handled as distinct, client-specific considerations rather than a single interchangeable area.

Frank's Areas of Practice

Specialized guidance across the college-town housing decisions that matter most near Northeastern University.

Buyer Representation

Exclusive representation for parents and buyers evaluating homes near campus.

Seller & Listing Representation

Positioning a campus-area property for the right buyer audience.

First-Time Homebuyers

A clear, low-pressure path to a first home near Northeastern.

Real Estate Investors

Underwriting student-rental cash flow and long-term demand.

Residential Sales

Buying and selling homes, condos, and multifamily buildings.

Residential Rentals

Lease placement, tenant flow, and rental-market guidance.

Corporate Relocation

Moving to Boston with a research-driven, coordinated process.

Physician & Medical Relocation

Housing decisions for medical professionals and faculty.

Landlord Representation

Lease, occupancy, and rental-management guidance for owners.

Condominiums

Low-maintenance campus-area condo ownership options.

Single-Family Homes

Neighborhood selection and resale for family buyers.

Multifamily Properties

Owner-occupied and investment multifamily buildings.

Real Estate Consulting

Independent guidance on hold, sell, refinance, or reposition.

For Out-of-State Families

Buying Near Campus From Out of State?

Frank has helped out-of-state clients purchase homes for their children to live in while attending Northeastern University, including transactions coordinated remotely. He combines deep local knowledge of Fenway, Symphony, and Mission Hill with a research-driven approach to help families compare properties without needing to be in Boston for every step.

(617) 875-2138

Areas Frank Serves Around Northeastern University

Serving buyers, sellers, parents, and investors throughout Boston and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Primary areas near Northeastern University

FenwaySymphonyMission HillBack BayRoxbury

Broader Boston service area

South EndJamaica PlainFenway–KenmoreLongwoodCoolidge CornerAllstonBrookline

A Research-Driven Approach to Boston Real Estate

Decades of local depth

With more than 28 years across the Greater Boston market, Frank has guided buyers and sellers through the full range of the city's housing cycles, from triple-decker conversions in Mission Hill to brownstones in Back Bay and historic condos near Symphony.

A low-pressure approach

His approach emphasizes responsiveness, careful listening, and a low-pressure buying or selling experience tailored to each family's or investor's situation.

About Frank Carroll

About Frank Carroll — 28+ Years in Greater Boston Real Estate

Frank Carroll is a Vice President with Compass and the founder of Frank Carroll Homes, with more than twenty-eight years of residential real estate experience across the Greater Boston market. A graduate of Tufts University — where he studied English and Community Health / Public Health as an undergraduate before earning his MPH from the Tufts University School of Medicine — Frank came to Boston from New York and has built his practice around the neighborhoods, buyer pools, and rental patterns that define the city's housing market.

His work spans buyer representation, seller and listing representation, first-time homebuyers, real estate investors, residential sales and rentals, corporate relocation, and physician and medical-professional relocation. He also represents landlords and works across condominiums, single-family homes, and multifamily properties — experience that carries directly into the parent-buyer and student-rental decisions near Northeastern University.

Frank's independent affiliations include the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MAR), and the Greater Boston Real Estate Board (GBREB). He holds the ABR® (Accredited Buyer's Representative) designation and the NAR GREEN designation, is a RealTrends Verified 2025 professional, and is active in physician and medical relocation through Moving Medicine Partners.

Credentials & Memberships

Massachusetts Real Estate License #9032169

Vice President, Compass Real Estate

ABR® — Accredited Buyer's Representative

NAR GREEN Designation

MPH, Tufts University School of Medicine

RealTrends Verified 2025

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Northeastern University Market Guide

Northeastern University Real Estate Specialist – Frank Carroll | Boston Housing Agent

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Summary

Frank Carroll is a Northeastern University realtor and Boston housing specialist, serving parents, investors, buyers, and sellers across Fenway, Mission Hill, Symphony, and Back Bay — including parent student housing investments and student-rental properties near Northeastern University.

Frank Carroll of Compass Real Estate provides independent local buyer and investor representation for off-campus housing near the Northeastern campus, guiding parents, investors, and sellers through property selection, occupancy and condo-rental rules, and offer strategy across Boston and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Off-Campus Housing in Boston, MA: Fenway, Symphony & Mission Hill

Northeastern University anchors a stretch of Boston's Fenway district that blends one of the country's densest student-renter pools with a deep professional employment base — Longwood Medical Area, Back Bay, and the broader downtown Boston economy. Demand near Northeastern is driven not only by students but also by graduate students, young professionals, and medical-area workers, giving campus-area property a broader and more durable buyer and renter pool than a typical campus market.

The most common miss near Northeastern is treating every neighborhood as interchangeable. Occupancy limits on unrelated tenants, condo-rental caps, Boston's rental registration requirements, and proximity to the Green Line E and Orange Line vary block to block — and they change the rent-vs-buy and investor math in ways a general-purpose agent often overlooks.

Because Northeastern does not require all undergraduates to live on campus, a large off-campus student and professional population keeps rental demand steady across Fenway, Symphony, and Mission Hill — a different dynamic than campuses where first-years flood the rental market.

That is the gap Frank Carroll fills. As an independent local Realtor with Compass Real Estate, his focus is the mechanics of buying, holding, and selling around the Northeastern campus — pairing the student decision with the durable Boston demand that shapes resale and rental value.

Buy, Sell & Invest Near Northeastern University with Frank Carroll

Frank Carroll is a Realtor / Vice President with Compass Real Estate (Massachusetts Real Estate License #9032169) and more than twenty-eight years of experience across the Greater Boston market. He helps three groups, each with a different question:

Parents

Review the buy-in-place decision — Fenway and Mission Hill homes, occupancy and condo rules, exit options after graduation.

Investors

Underwrite student-rental income, expenses, lease structure, September-1 turnover, financing, and long-term Boston demand.

Sellers

Position a campus-area property for parents, investors, and local buyers while a lease or tenant is in place.

What coverage as an independent local professional actually includes

• Neighborhood and micro-market selection across Fenway, Symphony, Mission Hill, Roxbury, and Back Bay.
• Property comparisons, private showings, and offer strategy specific to parent purchases and student-rental investments.
• Occupancy-limit, condo-rental-cap, and rental-registration review before underwriting a shared or rented property.
• Coordination with local investors, property managers, and cooperating lender professionals to complete the buyer journey.

Boston, MA Neighborhoods for Northeastern University Off-Campus Housing: Fenway, Symphony & Mission Hill

Each zone near Northeastern University serves a different buyer and investor. Here is how the primary micro-markets compare.

Fenway

High-amenity urban district wrapping campus and Longwood

The neighborhood immediately surrounding Northeastern's campus — anchored by Fenway Park, the Longwood Medical and Academic Area, and the Green Line E branch. A deep, durable renter and investor pool beyond students.

Best forInvestors underwriting student-rental and professional income, and parents comparing buy-vs-rent with steady demand.

Typical productCondominiums in brownstones and mid-rise buildings, many configured for shared roommate or professional groups.

WatchoutsOccupancy limits on unrelated tenants, condo-rental restrictions, higher HOA fees, and elevated price-per-square-foot.

Symphony

Compact transit hub just south of campus

A tight, well-connected district between Northeastern and the South End, straddling the Orange Line and Green Line E. Proximity to campus and Back Bay keeps demand strong year-round.

Best forParents and investors prioritizing walk-to-campus access, transit, and durable professional rental demand.

Typical productCondominiums and small multifamily buildings within short walking distance of Huntington Avenue.

WatchoutsLimited supply, tighter parking, and condo-rental rules that vary by building.

Mission Hill

Classic Boston student-renter hill

A storied residential hill just southwest of campus with major hospitals nearby and the Green Line E below. One of Boston's densest, most student-friendly rental corridors.

Best forInvestors underwriting rent-by-room student-rental income with a deep, established tenant pool.

Typical productTriple-deckers and small multifamily buildings configured for shared roommate groups.

WatchoutsOccupancy limits on unrelated tenants, parking scarcity, and variance in building condition and maintenance.

Roxbury & Back Bay

Two contrasting Boston looks, both close to campus

Roxbury offers more attainable price points along the Orange Line; Back Bay is premium brownstone Boston. Together they give Northeastern-area buyers and investors a wide spectrum of property and budget.

Best forParents seeking value or a lasting premium asset near the Northeastern ecosystem, respectively.

Typical productRoxbury gray-line homes, row houses, and multifamily buildings; Back Bay historic brownstones and upscale condominiums.

WatchoutsOccupancy and condo-rental rules vary block to block; Back Bay carries a significantly higher price point and historic-district constraints.

The academic lease cycle every Northeastern University-area buyer and investor should know

• Boston-area leases overwhelmingly align to the academic calendar, with the heaviest turnover concentrated around the September 1 move-in window — one of the most compressed moving days in the country.
• Northeastern does not require all students to live on campus, so a large off-campus student and professional population drives steady rental demand in Fenway, Symphony, Mission Hill, and Roxbury.
• The Green Line E and the Orange Line are the primary transit spines through the neighborhoods around campus, and proximity to them materially shapes both rent and resale.
• Occupancy limits, condo-rental caps, and Boston's rental registration requirements vary by building and municipality — they matter for both parents buying a shared home and investors underwriting.

Searches Frank frequently helps families and investors with

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Also Serving the Northeastern University Market

Frank Carroll serves parents, investors, and sellers across the full Northeastern University area, from Fenway and Symphony to Mission Hill, Roxbury, and Back Bay.

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The Boston, MA Buying Ecosystem: Financing, Property Management & Insurance near Northeastern University

A campus-area real estate decision is rarely a realtor-only conversation. Frank Carroll works alongside independent local partners who complete the picture — the same CollegeHousing.ai routing model, connecting you to professionals near Northeastern University:

• Financing and lending professionals — for parent purchases, investment-property loans, refinance, and DSCR scenarios on a student rental.
• Property managers — for lease placement, rent collection, and the day-to-day of a leased student property.
• Insurance professionals — to review campus-area rental and landlord coverage.

Start with a Northeastern University-specific review

Tell Frank Carroll whether you are a parent evaluating purchase-or-rent near campus, an investor underwriting a student rental, or an owner considering a sale or refinance — and he will route the right local conversation.

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Neighborhood and market descriptions are general and educational, not financial, tax, legal, real estate, or lending advice. Occupancy limits, condo rules, lease timing, and property values vary by property and neighborhood — verify before relying on them.