Bender Hatch Insurance
87 Wendell Street, 4th, Floor, Boston, MA 02110
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87 Wendell Street, 4th, Floor, Boston, MA 02110
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Boston homeowners pay an average of $1,960 to $2,271 per year for homeowners insurance, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of around $1,777. Specific neighborhoods like East Boston ($2,153/year) and South Boston ($2,092/year) tend to have even higher rates due to waterfront exposure and flood risk.
Yes, historic brownstones typically require specialized coverage including ordinance or law coverage and guaranteed replacement cost coverage. These additions protect you from the high costs of meeting current building codes during repairs and ensure full coverage for expensive historic restoration work, which can involve hard-to-find craftsmen and specialty materials.
Wind damage from nor'easters is covered by standard homeowners insurance, though you may face a wind or named storm deductible of 1% to 5% of your home's value. However, flood damage from storm surge is not covered—you need separate flood insurance for that. Ice dam damage is typically covered if water enters through the roof.
Flood insurance in Boston averages $640 per year through the National Flood Insurance Program, though waterfront properties can cost significantly more depending on elevation, distance to water, and replacement cost. Coverage maxes out at $250,000 for buildings and $100,000 for contents under NFIP, so high-value waterfront properties may need private flood insurance to supplement.
A named storm deductible is a special, higher deductible that applies when damage is caused by a hurricane or named storm. In Massachusetts, these deductibles typically range from 1% to 5% of your home's insured value, meaning you could pay $5,000 to $15,000 out of pocket on a $300,000 policy before insurance coverage begins.
You can reduce costs by bundling home and auto insurance (15-25% savings), installing monitored security and fire systems (5-20% discount), raising your deductible, updating old electrical and plumbing systems, and maintaining good credit. Shopping around among multiple insurers is essential since rates vary significantly for identical coverage.
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