Roslindale

You can get away from the frenetic pace of downtown Boston and still call Boston home by living one of the affordable contemporary single, double, and triple family homes that line the streets of Roslindale. The mostly residential neighborhood borders more bustling neighborhoods that include Jamaica Park and West Roxbury. If a quiet lifestyle in a secure community appeals you and your family, you cannot go wrong by establishing roots in the Roslindale neighborhood.

Roslindale acquired its current configuration during the 1920s. Adams Park, with its dedicated spaces for large trees, offers a bucolic respite from the stress of living in a major American metropolitan area. Franklin Park includes a highly rated zoo that attracts families from all over Boston metro. Low crime rates and a strong education system make Roslindale the quintessential Boston neighborhood for young families looking to purchase first homes. Many of Roslindale's architectural attributes borrow from bordering neighborhoods. The western section of Roslindale has a West Roxbury residential feel, with mostly single and two family structures that sit back from tree line streets. To the north, Roslindale reflects the prevailing architectural theme of Jamaica Plain, as two and three family homes dot the landscape.

The rise of suburban shopping malls initially put a dent in the thriving Roslindale Business District during the 1970s and 1980s. However, Roslindale Square has made a strong rebound to counteract big box retailers. Roslindale Square attracts shoppers to a multi-screen movie theater, as well as clothing boutiques and ethnically diverse food markets. The business district augments the real estate value of residential structures that dominate the neighborhood. Shoppers quickly gain access to Roslindale Square by taking the orange line that stops in nearby Jamaica Plain. The MBTA operates numerous bus lines the slice through Roslindale or skirt one of the neighborhood's boundaries.