Name: Allston
Address: Boston

About the neighborhood

Allston offers excellent public transit options, including multiple rapid transit stations along the Green Line B and several nearby bus routes, making access to other parts of the city convenient. The neighborhood features a well-developed bicycling infrastructure complemented by nearby bike-share stations. A wide range of schools, both public and private, are located throughout the area, providing educational opportunities close to residences. Dining options abound, with over 100 restaurants and around 10 cafes contributing to a vibrant food scene. Numerous entertainment venues and nightlife spots ensure dynamic social opportunities, while several parks, including the Charles River Reservation, provide abundant green spaces for relaxation and recreation.

Characteristics

Transportation

Regardless of the means of transportation, it is rather simple to move around in this area. Home buyers who want to live in a compact community will welcome the very pedestrian-friendly nature of Allston; carrying out daily needs is very easy without a vehicle, and many businesses are particularly close at hand. Bicycling is very adopted in this area because the cycling network is fairly well-developed, and bike-share stations are hardly ever more than a few blocks away. Allston is a fairly convenient part of Boston for getting around by public transit as a result of many nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Red Line, Green Line D, Green Line C and Green Line B, and about 20 nearby bus lines. Allston is also car friendly. It is a short drive to the closest highway, such as Massachusetts Tpke, from anywhere in Allston.

Services

Locals will appreciate the proximity to both primary and secondary schools, which are within a short distance from all homes for sale in Allston. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. With respect to eating, it is very often an option for property owners in Allston to buy general and specialty groceries without the use of a car. Moreover, owing to 350-odd restaurants and cafes in this area, there is almost always a place to get a meal or beverage just around the corner. Property owners can find a large number of nearby clothing stores.

Character

Home buyers who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time in green spaces will feel at home in Allston. Finding bustling areas in this neighborhood is very easy. There are numerous nearby entertainment venues, there are a very large number of people around most of the time, and finding one of the about 40 bars is very easy because they are generally situated in especially convenient locations. Main streets, such as Harvard Way, are very good for those who enjoy going out. There are over 100 parks close by for residents to check out, like Smith Playground and Magazine Beach, making it very easy to reach them from the majority of locations in Allston.

Car friendly5.2

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly6.8

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly8.8

Large number of pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a few minutes' walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is typically practical

Transit friendly7.8

Walking distance to at least one frequent transit route

Restaurants9.0

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries9.2

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk