West Roxbury

West Roxbury provides a communal suburban feel, without residents having to travel dozens of miles to reach downtown Boston. Adjoined to Roslindale to the north and suburban Needham to the west, West Roxbury sits less than one mile east of Interstate 95. The primary commercial center of West Roxbury-Centre Street-provides the solid tax base required for residents to enjoy above average real estate values. Single family homes dominate the real estate landscape of West Roxbury, as do tree lined streets that remind visitors of quintessential Americana portraits. West Roxbury formed as an Irish settlement that contained mostly civil servants that worked all over greater Boston. The neighborhood has changed demographics to include an ethnically diverse array of residents that work mostly in the private sector.

Low turnover and strong demand make housing values remain stable in West Roxbury. Commercial real estate costs much less than what investors find in most other Boston neighborhoods. The family friendly Boston neighborhood hosts several annual events, including the annual Corrib Classic 5K race held at Billings Field. More than 2000 participants raise money for a wide variety of charitable causes that benefit Boston non-profit organizations. The Parkway Little League Parade helps strengthen the family first bond that makes West Roxbury a special place to plant roots. West Roxbury offers residents several places to worship, as well as private and public schools that consistently garner high ratings.

If recreational options top your list of Boston neighborhood amenities, then West Roxbury is the neighborhood to live. The Charles River cuts through the heart of Cutler Park, a vast green space that allows West Roxbury residents to leave hectic urban life for a bit of solace among nature. Multiple bus lines operate within West Roxbury, but the best transportation option for avoiding Boston highway congestion is to board a commuter train at the Needham branch of the MBTA. Golfing aficionados satisfy their craving for a Tiger Woods-esque moment by playing the public George Wright Golf Course.