Brighton House for Sale

Oak Square, a village in Brighton just east of Boston, offers a suburban feel with the convenience of city access. The neighborhood is known for its walkability, allowing residents to easily visit local restaurants like Thai North and 8 Pizzas, or shop at Oliveira Meat Market and Kiki’s Kwik Mart. For larger shopping trips, Whole Foods Market and retail stores at Prudential Center are less than 4 miles away. The area features historic homes from the late 1800s to the 20th century in ranch, Colonial, Victorian, and Colonial-Revival styles, with modest front yards and one-car driveways. Oak Square is commuter-friendly, with Interstate 90 providing a 6.3-mile drive to downtown Boston and Boston Logan International Airport just a mile further. Public transportation is accessible via the green line at Warren Street. The neighborhood is home to highly rated schools like Michael Driscoll School and St. Columbkille Partnership School. For recreation, residents frequent the Oak Square YMCA, which offers various fitness classes and childcare programs, and Hardiman Playground, which includes a basketball court, handicap-accessible playground, and dog park. Annual events like the Community Egg Hunt at Brighton Common and proximity to Boston’s staple events, such as the Boston Marathon and Red Sox games at Fenway Park, add to the neighborhood's appeal. Oak Square’s low crime risk compared to the national average makes it a practical choice for families and individuals alike.