Name: Beachmont
Address: Revere

About the neighborhood

Beachmont in North Shore, Massachusetts, offers excellent transit access, including a nearby rapid Blue Line station and multiple bus routes, making commuting convenient. Highways are easily reachable, with ample parking available for residents. The neighborhood features a variety of housing options, including duplexes, small apartment buildings, and single detached homes, with diverse unit sizes from lofts to larger residences. A peaceful atmosphere is supported by numerous well-placed green spaces that provide a tranquil setting. Local amenities, such as grocery stores, restaurants, and cafes, are conveniently close. Good primary and secondary schools contribute to the neighborhood’s overall accessible and pleasant environment.

Characteristics

Transportation

Beachmont affords homeowners the choice between various means of transportation. Beachmont is fairly transit friendly. More precisely, rapid transit stations, such as Suffolk Downs, Beachmont and Revere Beach with access to the Blue Line, are not very far-removed from the bulk of homes in the neighborhood. There are a few bus lines traversing the neighborhood, and bus stops are commonly very close by. Most houses for sale in this part of North Shore are located in places that are also moderately conducive to those who like to get around as pedestrians; many daily needs are convenient to meet without a vehicle. Even though bicycling is prevalent, the bicycle is a somewhat poor method of transportation in Beachmont as there is a considerable amount of hills, and there are few bike lanes.

Services

It is very convenient to get to the nearest supermarket without the use of a car from most houses for sale in Beachmont. Furthermore, there are a fair number of options for those who appreciate nearby restaurants and cafes. With respect to education, in this neighborhood, residents will usually be able to get to both primary and secondary schools without needing a car.

Character

Beachmont is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this part of North Shore. Beachmont is quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor. However, getting to public green spaces, such as Belle Isle Marsh Reservation, is very easy from the majority of locations within the neighborhood since there are approximately 20 of them nearby for residents to check out. Lastly, even though the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this area, its busier streets are still quite energetic, and with its a few nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities.

Car friendly7.6

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.0

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.8

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly5.8

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants6.8

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries8.2

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk