Name: Coolidge Corner
Address: Brookline

About the neighborhood

Coolidge Corner offers excellent access to multiple rapid transit stations, including Green Line B, C, and D, making commuting convenient without a car. The neighborhood boasts a well-developed bicycling infrastructure with frequently available bike-share stations nearby. Its vibrant atmosphere includes bustling streets, many entertainment venues, and nearby bars, particularly along Winchester Street. Residents benefit from easy access to more than 50 restaurants, around 10 cafes, and a variety of specialty and general grocery stores. With approximately 20 public green spaces like Riverway I and Riverway, outdoor leisure opportunities are plentiful. Housing options range from lofts to larger units, including apartments and duplexes built largely before 1960.

Characteristics

Transportation

Coolidge Corner does not necessitate driving because various other methods of transportation are available. Property owners can rely on public transit to get around in Coolidge Corner. In particular, there is the Lansdowne with access to the Framingham/Worcester Line. It is very convenient to come across a nearby rapid transit station, such as Brigham Circle, Tappan Street and Griggs Street on the Green Line D, Green Line B, Green Line C and Green Line E, from most houses in the neighborhood. There are approximately 20 bus lines passing through the neighborhood, and the nearest bus stop is generally around the corner. Home buyers who want to reside in a compact area will also be pleased with the very pedestrian-friendly nature of this part of the community; most daily needs can be met without a vehicle, and a variety of businesses are very close by. Bicycling is adopted in Coolidge Corner because there are a good number of bike lanes, and there is usually a bike-share station nearby.

Services

It is a short trip to reach primary as well as high schools from most homes for sale in this neighborhood. Residents can choose between public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. When it comes to eating, both general and specialty grocery stores are usually accessible within a very short trip from most homes for sale in this part of Brookline. Moreover, with 350-odd restaurants and cafes in this neighborhood, there is almost always a place to get some food or drink just around the corner. It is also straightforward to get to a number of clothing stores as a pedestrian, for instance along Washington Street.

Character

Home buyers who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time outdoors will feel at home in Coolidge Corner. It is very easy to find lively areas in this part of the community. An extensive selection of entertainment venues can be found nearby, there are a very large number of people around most of the time, and with its approximately 40 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. Winchester Street is among the most dynamic streets in this neighborhood. There are over 50 green spaces close by for residents to explore, including Magazine Beach and Riverway, which makes it very easy to access them.

Car friendly4.8

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly7.4

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly9.8

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

Transit friendly7.6

Walking distance to at least one frequent transit route

Restaurants9.0

Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries9.2

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping8.8

Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes9.8

Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Quiet3.6

Multiple sources of noise nearby