West Roxbury, MA is a Boston City address with Suburban feel. West Roxbury is located in Boston's southwest corner. It was originally part of the town of Roxbury when that town was separate from Boston. Today West Roxbury is known for it's civic activism and neighborhood feel. Many of the cities homes are occupied by the cities police and fire professionals. There is a great deal of youth programming available for the kids in this area. The streets are tree lined and all the single family homes make up the feel of living in a suburban neighborhood. Centre Street anchors the neighborhood's business district, which consists of restaurants, banks, and shops. Millennium Park is a former landfill that has been converted into 100 acres of trails, ball fields and picnic areas.
West Roxbury is a neighborhood in Boston bordered by Roslindale to the northeast, the Town of Dedham to the west and south, the Town of Brookline to the north, and the Towns of Needham and City of Newton to the west. It is often referred to as a suburb within the city. Founded in 1630 (contemporaneously with West Roxbury, Massachusetts was originally part of the town of Roxbury and was mainly used as farmland. In the 19th century, Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, Roslindale and West Roxbury were all called Roxbury. They were later divided up into different neighborhoods, so modern day West Roxbury is at the western edge of what used to be Roxbury in the 19th century. (as stated in the history of West Roxbury on Wikipedia)
The history of this area and the sense of community make this a great place to raise a family. This is affordable Boston. 44 LaSell Street is a home I have on the market right now and I will hold an Open House there this weekend March 18 from 1-3PM. LaSell street if right off LaGrange and a block from the VFW Parkway. There is commuter rail and bus transportation available within walking distance. Come see this home that includes it's own studio apartment on the bottom floor that is a legal in-law.
West Roxbury is home of the Roxbury Latin School, part of the Independent School League which includes Milton Academy, Belmont Hill School, St Mark's School and several other of the most prestigious schools in the country. Roxbury Latin has one of the highest endowments of any private school in the country. West Roxbury also has a number of good public, charter and Catholic schools for your children. Once known for a predominantly Catholic population West Roxbury is now a mix of all nationalities and faiths.
44 LaSell Street is a move in ready home in a quiet neighborhood. Come visit this Sunday and have a look. West Roxbury is a great place to live and grow your family.
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