Boston Condos for Sale 

HowLoud: Great Website for Noise-Sensitive Home Buyers

One of the more interesting sites I’ve come across is HowLoud. It’s a great tool for noise-sensitive Boston condo buyers who want a larger, data-driven perspective on how loud a particular location is.

You can type in an address and get the Sound Score, which aggregates noise from cars and plane traffic and other “local sources.” You end up with a number from 50-100 (the lower the number, the louder the location) that rates the noise level at a given property.

The site was developed by Brendan Farrell, who was looking for an apartment in Los Angeles in a quiet location. He couldn’t find anything online that rated noise levels, so he built the site to help others looking for a new home.

I typed in my office address at 137 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114 and the Sound Score is a 69 for “active.” 

Downtown Boston is a busy, dense city and you’re unlikely to find a spot that scores much higher than 75. But HowLoud is a helpful tool for getting a grip on what’s around the Boston condo for sale you’re considering purchasing.