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14 POWDER HOUSE CIRNEEDHAM, MA 02492
4
3
3,342 SQ FT
Listing Broker: William Raveis R.e. & Home Services; Debi Benoit
MLS® #: 73573951
Babson Park
Wellesley
About the neighborhood
Babson Park is a quiet neighborhood characterized by numerous single detached homes, many built before 1960, offering spacious three to four-bedroom options. The area has a calm atmosphere with minimal traffic noise, creating a peaceful environment. Green spaces such as Fuller Brook Park are conveniently located nearby, providing natural settings close to residential areas. While public transit options exist with several bus lines close at hand, traveling by car is especially convenient, with easy access to parking. This neighborhood also benefits from an extensive cycling network, making bicycle travel a practical and pleasant option. Local schools and dining choices are accessible within reasonable distances.
Highlights
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This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forCar friendly
Characteristics
Transportation
The car is very often the favored approach to navigate Babson Park. It is straightforward to park. On the other hand, residents using public transit may have limited choices in this area by reason of the service's low frequency. Nevertheless, homeowners can depend on the Wellesley Hills on the Framingham/Worcester Line. Residents have access to a few bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is generally around the corner. The bicycle is a fairly good means of transportation in Babson Park because the bicycling infrastructure is moderately well-developed. However, getting around as a pedestrian in this neighborhood is not very popular, although many daily errands can be run without the use of a vehicle.
Services
High schools are easy to access without the use of a car from most homes for sale in Babson Park. However, property owners may find it very difficult to reach primary schools as pedestrians. With regards to eating, buying one's groceries frequently requires the use of a vehicle in Babson Park. However, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a good number of choices.
Character
Babson Park is a very good neighborhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a relaxed atmosphere. This area is very quiet, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. Finally, there are around 20 green spaces close by for residents to visit, such as Hunnewell Fields and Centennial Reservation, and they are very well-situated, making it very easy to access them.
Car friendly8.2
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly5.6
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly4.6
Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical
Transit friendly2.8
Transit is available for some trips
Restaurants5.2
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Groceries5.0
Variety of groceries within a short drive
Shopping5.0
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes3.2
Some cafés within a short drive
Quiet8.8
Very few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife2.2
Some bars within a short drive
Vibrant2.4
Calm atmosphere most of the day
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $66,670
- Median Household Income
- $118,420
Housing Type
- 87.3% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.4% SEMI DETACHED
- 5.5% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 5.5% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.8% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 87.3%
- Semi detached
- 0.4%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 5.5%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 5.5%
- Mobile
- 0.8%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 33.5 years
- 0 to 4
- 0.5%
- 5 to 9
- 1.1%
- 10 to 14
- 1.8%
- 15 to 19
- 40.3%
- 20 to 24
- 41.8%
- 25 to 29
- 0.7%
- 30 to 34
- 0.3%
- 35 to 39
- 0.5%
- 40 to 44
- 1.7%
- 45 to 49
- 3.0%
- 50 to 54
- 1.4%
- 55 to 59
- 1.3%
- 60 to 64
- 1.7%
- 65 to 69
- 1.0%
- 70 to 74
- 0.8%
- 75 to 79
- 0.8%
- 80 to 84
- 0.3%
- 85 and over
- 0.9%
Education Level
- 1.8% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 8.3% HIGH SCHOOL
- 2.9% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 1.8% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 31.9% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 33.0% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 15.8% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 3.6% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 1.8%
- High School
- 8.3%
- Some college, no degree
- 2.9%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 1.8%
- Bachelor's degree
- 31.9%
- Master's degree
- 33.0%
- Professional degree
- 15.8%
- PhD
- 3.6%
Commute Mode
- 45.5% FOOT
- 0.3% BIKE
- 3.5% TRANSIT
- 28.8% DRIVE
- 0.9% OTHER
- Foot
- 45.5%
- Bike
- 0.3%
- Transit
- 3.5%
- Drive
- 28.8%
- Other
- 0.9%
- None
- 21.0%
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