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

Allston offers house buyers several alternative modes of transportation. This part of the city will draw home buyers who want to live in a compact community as it is very accommodating to pedestrians; most common errands can be run without a car, and plenty of businesses are especially close by. Allston is also a fairly pleasant part of Boston for bike riders. For example, the bicycling network is moderately extensive, and bike-share stations are never more than a few blocks away. With many nearby rapid transit stations on the Green Line D, Green Line C, Green Line B and Red Line, and about 20 nearby bus lines, traveling by public transit is easy in Allston. Cars are also a reasonably good transportation option in Allston. It is a short car ride to the closest highway, such as Massachusetts Tpke, from anywhere in this area.

Services

Property owners in this part of Boston will value that a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short distance away. Furthermore, owing to over 300 restaurants and over 50 coffee shops, Allston is an excellent place in which to eat out, for instance along Harvard Avenue. It is also a short pedestrian trip to a very good choice of clothing stores. With respect to education, residents will appreciate the proximity to primary as well as high schools, which are within a short distance from all homes for sale in Allston. In addition to public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools.

Character

Allston is a great part of the city for those who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. There are many things to do in this area to explore. There is a reasonably good selection of entertainment venues, there are usually a very large number of people around, and with its approximately 40 nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities. Main streets, including Harvard Way, are wonderful for those who enjoy going out. There are over 100 public green spaces close by for residents to enjoy, such as Smith Playground and Magazine Beach, resulting in them being very easy to access from the majority of locations in this neighborhood.

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

Most day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk

Transit friendly7.8

Walking distance to rapid transit and frequent bus lines

Restaurants9.0

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Groceries9.2

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk