What $1-2 million gets you in Boston and its suburbs

Here’s a snapshot of what’s on the market right now in Boston’s neighborhoods and the metro-area suburbs

The house at 1034 Webster St. in Needham is on under contract; it was listed for $1,079,000. Surette Media Group

April 10, 2026 | 9:00 AM

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When shopping for a house between $1-$2 million in Greater Boston, there’s a wide range of options, but location will dictate size.

“It could be one-bedroom in Beacon Hill, or it could be a seven-bedroom in West Roxbury,” said Ashlee Reed, an agent with REAL Broker.

In the suburbs, proximity to the water is another thing that makes a big splash, according to Lisa Sheehan, a global luxury adviser with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and Robert Paul Properties.

“The buyer that’s coming to my house would be different than the buyer that would come to that same house if it were on the water,” she said.

From luxurious houses to quaint condos, here’s a snapshot of what between $1-$2 million can get you in Boston and its suburbs.

Boston

20 Potosi St., Dorchester

$1,200,000

The living room at 20 Potosi St. in Dorchester. – MATTHEW DELPHENICH

The dining room at 20 Potosi St. in Dorchester. – MATTHEW DELPHENICH

Year built: 1900

Square footage: 2,705

Bedrooms: 4

Baths: 3

Style: Colonial Revival

Taxes: $6,957 (2025)

Last sold for: $875,000 in 2022

Listing agent: The RP Group 207-751-1500; Compass 617-206-3333; Sam Reifman-Packett 207-751-1500

This Colonial Revival is a short walk from the Fields Corner Station.

One of four bedrooms at 20 Potosi St. in Dorchester. – MATTHEW DELPHENICH

A full bathroom with a tub at 20 Potosi St. in Dorchester. – MATTHEW DELPHENICH

The kitchen at 20 Potosi St. in Dorchester. – MATTHEW DELPHENICH

39 Malcolm Road, Jamaica Plain

$1,495,000

The living room at 39 Malcom Road in Jamaica Plain. – Drone Home Media

Year built: 1930

Square footage: 2,450

Bedrooms: 3

Baths: 3

Style: Colonial

Taxes: $8,795.63 (2026)

Last sold for: $772,000 in 2014

Listing agent: Adams & Co. Team 617-874-0736; Real Broker MA, LLC 774-314-9448; Ashlee Reed 617-894-9171

This single-family home is located near major hospitals and public and private schools. It has a bonus room in the attic area.

The kitchen at 39 Malcom Road in Jamaica Plain. – Drone Home Media

The bonus room at 39 Malcom Road in Jamaica Plain. – Drone Home Media

116 Commonwealth Ave. #1, Back Bay

$1,599,000

The main living space at 116 Commonwealth Ave. #1. *– Jack Vatcher of Jack Vatcher Photography*

Year built: 1880

Square footage: 1,445

Bedrooms: 2

Baths: 2

Style: Condominium

HOA fees: $667 per month

Taxes: $17,412 (2025)

Last sold for: $1,400,000 in 2021

Listing agent: Mary Driscoll 617-861-7434; Compass 781-285-8028 (Note: This home was under contract by the time of publication.)

This condo is located in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood. The parlor level is filled with high ceilings and large bay windows that look out to the Commonwealth Avenue Mall.

The kitchen at 116 Commonwealth Ave. #1. *– Jack Vatcher of Jack Vatcher Photography*

One of two bedrooms at 116 Commonwealth Ave. #1. – Jack Vatcher of Jack Vatcher Photography

Suburbs

11 Thaxton Road, Beverly

$1,999,000

The living room with a brick fireplace at 11 Thaxton Road in Beverly. – Zillow Media experts

Year built: 1991

Square footage: 6,118

Bedrooms: 6

Baths: 3.5

Style: Colonial

Taxes: $14,066 (2025)

Listing agent: Lisa Sheehan 978-821-4023; Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties 617-262-1414

Sitting at over 6,000 square feet, this spacious house is located in Beverly’s Thaxton Heights. It was built by the current owners.

The kitchen at 11 Thaxton Road in Beverly. – Zillow Media experts

The primary bedroom at 11 Thaxton Road in Beverly. – Zillow Media experts

316 Summer St., Marshfield

$1,400,000

The kitchen at 316 Summer St. in Marshfield has an exposed wood beam ceiling. *– Melissa Talarico Photography*

Year built: 1827

Square footage: 3,255

Bedrooms: 4

Baths: 2

Style: Colonial

Taxes: $11,678 (2025)

Listing agent: Sheri Consalvi 339-933-3050

This antique house has been in the same family since 1959. The property embodies classic New England character, with wide pine floors, exposed wood beams, and multiple fireplaces.

A sitting room at 316 Summer St. in Marshfield. – Melissa Talarico Photography

The dining room at 316 Summer St. in Marshfield. – Melissa Talarico Photography

One of four bedrooms at 316 Summer St. in Marshfield. – Melissa Talarico Photography

1034 Webster St., Needham

$1,079,000

The living room is fitted with a fireplace at 1034 Webster St. in Needham. – Surette Media Group

Year Built: 1928

Square footage: 1,670

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 1.5

Style: Colonial

Taxes: $9,877 (2025)

Last sold for: $105,000 in 1998

Listing agent: Tanner Payne 774-218-1712; Apex Real Estate Group, LLC 774-218-1712 (Note: This home was under contract by the time of publication.)

This move-in-ready home is moments away from the action of Needham Center and the commuter rail that gets riders into Boston in just over 30 minutes.