Name: Mattapan
Address: Boston

About the neighborhood

Mattapan offers a variety of living options, including duplexes, large and small apartment buildings, and single detached homes, with unit sizes ranging from lofts to spacious four-bedroom layouts. The neighborhood’s slower-paced atmosphere is enhanced by approximately 30 nearby public green spaces such as Hunt Playground and New Calvary Cemetery, providing excellent opportunities for relaxation outdoors. Transportation is convenient with two train stations on multiple lines, about 10 bus routes, good bicycling infrastructure, and accessible parking options for personal vehicles. Residents also benefit from nearby public and private schools, diverse local businesses, grocery stores, restaurants, and coffee shops all within easy reach.

Characteristics

Transportation

Regardless of the mode of transportation, it is rather simple to get around in this part of Boston. People who want to live in a compact area will welcome the reasonably pedestrian-friendly character of Mattapan; many daily errands can be run without a vehicle, and various businesses are close by. Cycling is also convenient in Mattapan as this part of the city features reasonably good cycling infrastructure. With Ashmont with access to the Red Line, and approximately 20 nearby bus lines, the fairly good transit system allows people to get to many destinations without needing a vehicle. Cars are also a fairly good transportation option in Mattapan as it is ordinarily not too difficult to park.

Services

House owners will welcome that no matter where their home is situated in Mattapan, primary as well as high schools are close by. In addition to public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. When it comes to food, home buyers in this neighborhood will value that a grocery store is always only a short pedestrian trip away. In addition, there is usually a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. Residents benefit from a good number of nearby clothing stores.

Character

The character of Mattapan is exemplified by its slower-paced atmosphere. This part of Boston is quiet, as there are low levels of noise from traffic - although there are still several louder areas, especially around the railway line. Lastly, there are about 30 public green spaces nearby for residents to explore, including Ross Playground and Boston Nature Center, making it very easy to get to them from a large number of locations within the neighborhood.

Car friendly5.8

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly6.8

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly7.0

Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly6.4

Walking distance to rapid transit and frequent bus lines

Restaurants7.2

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

Groceries8.4

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk