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Frank Carroll, Vice President / Real Estate Agent at Compass

REAL ESTATE GUIDANCE NEAR NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY

Frank Carroll

Vice President / Real Estate Agent, Compass

Helping Northeastern 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.

About Frank Carroll

MAReal estate license
#9032169

Greater Boston experience for Northeastern families, buyers and investors

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 Northeastern 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

Office

126 Newbury Street, Boston, MA

Specialties

  • Buyer representation
  • Seller representation
  • First-time buyers
  • Residential sales and rentals
  • Investors and landlords
  • Corporate relocation
  • Physician / medical relocation
  • Condominiums
  • Single-family and multifamily homes
  • Parent purchase planning

Areas Frank serves

Cities
Boston
Neighborhoods
Fenway, Symphony, Mission Hill, Roxbury, Back Bay
Local guidanceBoston
Vice President / Real Estate AgentCompass
MALicense #9032169
Northeastern FamiliesBuyers & Investors
Client StoriesPublished client feedback

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 Northeastern UniversityBuying for a StudentCompare ownership near Northeastern with the rental path and the plan after graduation.Buying a Home near Northeastern UniversityBuying a HomeExplore campus-area homes with local context built in.Investing near Northeastern 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

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 Northeastern 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.

View Frank at Compass →

Credentials & education

  • Vice President / Real Estate Agent · Compass
  • MA Real Estate License #9032169
  • 30 years in Greater Boston
  • ABR® · NAR GREEN
  • Tufts University · B.A., English / Community Health
  • Tufts University School of Medicine · MPH, Epidemiology / Public Health
  • RealTrends Verified 2025

Specialties

  • Buyer representation
  • Seller representation
  • First-time buyers
  • Residential sales and rentals
  • Investors and landlords
  • Corporate relocation
  • Physician / medical relocation
  • Condominiums
  • Single-family and multifamily homes
  • Parent purchase planning

FRANK’S NORTHEASTERN-AREA VIEW

Explore Northeastern University neighborhoods

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

Fen Bridge in the Back Bay Fens, Boston.FenwayCompare cultural amenities and the campus routeCompare the trip to your campus buildingLocal area guideExplore Symphony Hall at Huntington and Massachusetts Avenues in Boston.SymphonyCheck whether the lease is private or university-runCompare the trip to your campus buildingLocal area guideExplore Calumet Street in Mission Hill, Boston.Mission HillPlan the move and daily route for the exact homeCompare the trip to your campus buildingLocal area guideExplore Newbury Street in Boston’s Back Bay.Back BayCompare historic buildings and daily accessCompare the trip to your campus building1 priced purchase listing in the published sample$549k asking-price rangeExplore

Purchase counts and asking prices describe this published inventory sample, not the whole market. Sample checked 2026-10-07. Confirm current availability with Frank. Northeastern 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 NORTHEASTERNNeed a rental instead?

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

View rental options →
How can I schedule a callback with Frank?

Use Schedule a Callback and include your preferred day and time, housing plan and contact details. You can also call 617-721-7461. Appointment availability is confirmed with the professional.

How should I compare renting and buying?

Compare the complete housing arrangements, upfront cash, monthly costs, expected time near campus and plan after graduation. The rent-vs-buy calculator provides an editable illustration.

Who can help review financing?

Matt Dean of NEXA Lending, NMLS #227603, is the financing contact. Share the property, intended occupancy and your assumptions for an eligibility review.

SEE BOSTON THROUGH FRANK’S LENS

Get to know the area around Northeastern.

Compare neighborhoods, housing types and everyday life before choosing where to look.

Explore local properties →
Fen Bridge in the Back Bay Fens, Boston.

Neighborhood context

Fenway near Northeastern

Boston identifies Fenway-Kenmore with the Back Bay Fens, Fenway Park and cultural institutions. Northeastern’s 2026 move-in guidance names Fenway as a major off-campus area. Tour the exact block and plan the trip to your campus building.Explore this area →
Symphony Hall at Huntington and Massachusetts Avenues in Boston.

Neighborhood context

Symphony near Northeastern

Northeastern lists university-leased buildings on Symphony Road and nearby streets. A home in the Symphony area may therefore involve a different housing arrangement from an independent private lease. Confirm who manages the specific unit and which agreement applies.Explore this area →
Calumet Street in Mission Hill, Boston.

Neighborhood context

Mission Hill near Northeastern

Northeastern’s August 2026 guide identifies Mission Hill as a major off-campus housing area and stresses planning the move, keys, storage and lease procedures. Check current arrangements for your own move date; September 1 provisions are not year-round parking permission.Explore this area →

Campus & local video context

See Northeastern University in context.

Explore campus and the surrounding setting through independently selected videos from the original publishers.

View video library →

Campus tour · Northeastern ·

Northeastern University Campus Tour | Boston Campus

A current official tour of Northeastern’s Boston campus, including its setting between Fenway, Roxbury, South End and Back Bay.Watch on YouTube →

Videos remain hosted by their original publishers; no university affiliation or endorsement is implied. Historical videos provide visual context. Confirm current housing and campus information separately.

Properties

Property records with their published status, price history and source details.

CondoSouth End · 0.9 mi to campusView source photos ↗
Sold
Sold price$1,085,000

2 beds · 2 baths · 1,058 sq ft

Sold · MLS 73524551

Sold October 9, 2026 (MLS event).

Previous asking price: $1,150,000.

Frank Carroll · Compass · Listing agent for the sold record

View property history ↗

Source reviewed 2026-11-03. Confirm any later changes with the source.

CondoJamaica PlainView source photos ↗
Sale listing expired
Last sale asking price$775,000

2 beds · 2 baths · 1,238 sq ft

Sale listing expired · MLS 73560653

Current rental offer: $3,250/month · MLS 73595298

Sale MLS 73560653 expired October 30, 2026, as displayed in the source history.

The separate rental offer is MLS 73595298. The advertised lease runs through May 31, 2027; renewal may be possible. Confirm the start date.

Owen Tredennick · Compass · Alternative listing agent for the rental. No pets allowed.

Frank Carroll · Compass · Rental listing agent

View current rental details ↗View sale listing record ↗

Source reviewed 2026-11-03. Confirm any later changes with the source.

CondoSouth End · 0.4 mi to campusView source photos ↗
Sale listing expired
Last asking price · MLS 73516154$765,000

1 bed · 1 bath · 819 sq ft

Sale listing expired · MLS 73516154

Sale MLS 73516154 expired October 29, 2026.

Frank’s website also advertises this unit as Coming Soon at $775,000, without a new MLS number or listing date.

Frank Carroll · Compass · Retained listing record

View MLS property history ↗View Frank’s property page ↗

Source reviewed 2026-11-03. Confirm any later changes with the source.

Co-opKenmore Square · 0.8 mi to campusView source photos ↗
For sale
Asking price$569,000

1 bed · 1 bath · 850 sq ft

For sale · MLS 73531585

Building regulations do not permit undergraduate residents.

Frank Carroll · Compass · Listing agent

View property details ↗

Source reviewed 2026-11-03. Confirm any later changes with the source.

Use each card’s listing status and source details to distinguish current offers from property history.

REAL HOMES. REAL NUMBERS. BRIGHTER FUTURES.

Homes near Northeastern University

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

Neighborhood
Price
Beds
Type
Distance
Available homes · Sorted by distance
1 / 5
$669,000

Fenway - Kenmore · 0.7 miles to Northeastern

▱ 1 bedroom ♙ 1 bathroom ▦ 520 sq ft ⌂ Condo
Why this home surfacedclose to campus — then compare the full ownership cost and post-graduation plan.

Current published selection · last checked 2026-10-07. Confirm prices and availability. Distances are straight-line to campus.

Work with local experts

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

Frank Carroll
Frank CarrollNortheastern 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
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FRANK CARROLL · IN THEIR CLIENTS’ WORDS

What it’s really like to work with Frank.

Real moves. Lasting relationships. Read client experiences with the original source attached.

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FEATURED CLIENT STORYZillow

Finding a rental in South Boston

“Frank was exceptional during our apartment search.”

Gabi describes neighborhood guidance and patience during an apartment search.

Comparing apartments in Back Bay · Zillow

“Great interaction and experience with Frank!”
Read this client’s story

Story summary This client describes comparing apartments with Frank’s advice and updated listing options.

joebarchi
Read original review on Zillow

Buying a home in South Boston · Zillow

“It was a great pleasure to work with Frank.”
Read this client’s story

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

Mel Gharazeddine
Read original review on Zillow

Explore more voices. Select an excerpt to feature its story.

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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 review the financing side of a Northeastern-area purchase.

  • Parent-purchase financing
  • Conventional purchase scenarios
  • Investor scenarios where eligible
  • Refinance options
  • Pre-purchase financing review
Discuss financing →
Matt Dean, NEXA Lending financing professional

Matt Dean · NEXA Lending · NMLS #227603

KEEP RESEARCHING

Northeastern housing guides & resources

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

Northeastern University sign at Krentzman Quad with Ell Hall behind it in Boston.Northeastern Housing GuideStart with the full local guide.→

FRANK CARROLL · NORTHEASTERN 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

Frank Carroll | Realtor near Northeastern