Pending
83 TOWER STBOSTON, MA 02130
N/A
0
0.04 SQ FT
Listing by Arborview Realty Inc. - Christian Iantosca Team
MLS® #: 73513500
Forest Hills
Boston
About the neighborhood
Forest Hills features excellent access to multiple transportation options, including the Orange Line and about 20 nearby bus routes, making commuting highly convenient. The neighborhood offers robust cycling infrastructure, facilitating smooth and safe rides. Numerous local businesses, cafes, and restaurants are situated close by, providing plentiful dining and shopping opportunities. Residents benefit from an impressive array of green spaces, such as Forest Hill Cemetery and Bussey Brook Meadow, with nearly ten parks within easy reach. Housing primarily consists of charming one and two-bedroom duplexes and apartments, showcasing classic architectural styles developed mostly before the 1960s. Forest Hills combines convenience and charm in a vibrant environment.
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Characteristics
Transportation
No matter the medium of transportation, it is reasonably easy to move around in Forest Hills. Thanks to Forest Hills with access to the Orange Line, and about 20 nearby bus lines, the transit in this part of Boston is very convenient. Forest Hills will also draw house buyers who want to reside in a compact area as it is pedestrian-friendly; many day-to-day needs can be carried out without needing to get in a car, and a variety of businesses are moderately close at hand. Forest Hills is a fairly convenient part of Boston for bike riders. More precisely, the bicycling network is moderately well-developed.
Services
It is straightforward to get to the closest supermarket as a pedestrian in Forest Hills. In addition, there is usually a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. With regards to education, locals will value the proximity to both primary and secondary schools, which are within a short distance from most homes for sale in this part of the city. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools.
Character
Forest Hills is a great part of Boston for those who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Even though the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this area, the vibe can still be quite energetic around its busier streets, and with the nightlife venues in nearby neighborhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located very close by. On the other hand, green spaces, like Arnold Arboretum and Franklin Park, are especially well-distributed and there are approximately 30 of them nearby for residents to visit, resulting in them being very easy to access from numerous locations within Forest Hills.
Car friendly5.8
Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible
Cycling friendly7.2
Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly6.6
Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance
Transit friendly8.8
Near rapid transit and frequent bus lines
Restaurants7.6
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Groceries7.6
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping6.8
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes6.8
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Quiet2.4
Multiple sources of noise nearby
Nightlife5.4
Variety of bars within a short drive
Vibrant3.6
Calm atmosphere most of the day
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $63,445
- Median Household Income
- $106,129
Housing Type
- 2.8% SINGLE DETACHED
- 2.5% SEMI DETACHED
- 59.5% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 20.4% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 11.4% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 3.5% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 2.8%
- Semi detached
- 2.5%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 59.5%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 20.4%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 11.4%
- Mobile
- 3.5%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 32.8%
- 0 to 4
- 4.4%
- 5 to 9
- 1.5%
- 10 to 14
- 3.0%
- 15 to 19
- 0.1%
- 20 to 24
- 4.5%
- 25 to 29
- 21.5%
- 30 to 34
- 21.5%
- 35 to 39
- 5.3%
- 40 to 44
- 8.9%
- 45 to 49
- 2.5%
- 50 to 54
- 5.3%
- 55 to 59
- 6.9%
- 60 to 64
- 8.5%
- 65 to 69
- 4.3%
- 70 to 74
- 0.7%
- 75 to 79
- 0.1%
- 80 to 84
- 0.1%
- 85 and over
- 0.7%
Education Level
- 2.5% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 5.9% HIGH SCHOOL
- 6.7% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 4.7% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 30.4% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 37.0% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 4.0% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 8.5% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 2.5%
- High School
- 5.9%
- Some college, no degree
- 6.7%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 4.7%
- Bachelor's degree
- 30.4%
- Master's degree
- 37.0%
- Professional degree
- 4.0%
- PhD
- 8.5%
Commute Mode
- 0.1% FOOT
- 6.3% BIKE
- 33.4% TRANSIT
- 42.2% DRIVE
- 0.3% OTHER
- Foot
- 0.1%
- Bike
- 6.3%
- Transit
- 33.4%
- Drive
- 42.2%
- Other
- 0.3%
- None
- 17.7%
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9
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Updated
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N/A
0
0.07 SQ FT
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Updated
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4
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MLS® #: 73573424
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