CNN’s Money Magazine’s list of Top Places to Live came out recently and I’m happy to announce that four Massachusetts towns made the list!  

#3 Newton, MA
This comes as no surprise. Newton is an excellent city, and it’s actually made up of 13 villages such as Newton Centre, Chestnut Hill, and West Newton to name just a few.   Newton is rich with culture, amazing restaurants and lots of shopping opportunities!  Residents of Newton love it’s proximity to downtown Boston…and the ease in which they can get there! Lots of T stops around Newton, and if you’re driving it’s right on the Mass Pike and 95.   Newton public schools are highly desirable as well; making this an excellent place to live!  If you choose to live in Newton, you can expect to pay in the $600k range for a 3 bedroom home….but don’t let that scare you, there are many housing options in the various Newton villages to suit most budgets.

#28 Waltham
I love Waltham.  I really do.  I love it’s diverse mix of people, the mix of housing options, and the many restaurants available on Moody Street.  One of my favorite Waltham restaurants is Biagio’s…..the food is amazing, the atmosphere can compete with any upscale Boston restaurant. Plus they have a great roof-deck.   I clearly love food as much as I do real estate! ;)   Take a visit to Waltham and you’ll see why so many people are making this “urban/suburban” location their home.   There’s a great mix of old mill buildings that have been converted into luxury lofts, new construction townhouses on tree lined streets, and of course, single family homes.    A fun fact about Waltham?  The actor who played Big Bird makes Waltham his home. 

#39 Brookline
Everyone loves Brookline!!!  I really have never met anyone who wouldn’t love to live there!  What isn’t there to like?!   Stunning architecture, one of the most incredible golf courses around, the ability to walk to Fenway Park (yes, I said walk!), great local parks like Larz Anderson Park for the kids (and the dogs!)…not to mention some seriously gorgeous homes (priced as high as $20 million!)  make Brookline very desirable! 

#52 Weymouth
Don’t feel like driving to work?  If you live in Weymouth, you don’t have to.  You could take the Harbor Express commuter boat into Boston!  Weymouth is in a fabulous location….very close to Boston and even closer to Cape Cod.  An excellent mix of work & play!  Many of the homes in Weymouth are waterfront….so if you’d like to come home to the beach each day after work, consider living in this quintessential seaside New England town. 

As always, if you’re thinking of moving (or know someone who is), you can reach me at 617-276-5247 or via email at Nikki.Devaux@SothebysRealty.com    I work with a great group of agents throughout the entire state of Massachusetts and we can help you find a home in any town (and any price range) you desire. 

Cheers! ~Nikki

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