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Cozy streets that just keep on giving
Upper Washington-Spring Street is the kind of place where locals can grab a bite at the neighborhood center and then stroll to a nearby park to enjoy it. Residents make this recreation and relaxation routine, taking full advantage of this southern Boston suburb’s amenities. Upper Washington-Spring Street is a mostly self-sufficient community, so residents sometimes find it hard to pry themselves away from the cozy and ever-giving streets of the neighborhood to venture downtown.
Residents of Upper Washington-Spring St would share they feel a strong sense of community.
Rows of colorful homes line the streets of Upper Washington-Spring St.
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Dining all along Washington Street
Washington Street is the area's most prominent artery because of the restaurants and businesses that line it. Fairouz is one dining option, a well-liked destination for Lebanese food where the shawarma plates are particularly popular. Those who like to eat at home can trek to the Greek International Food Market and grab fresh ingredients — from olive oil to pickled roasted red peppers. Viva Mi Arepa, across from the Greek International Food Market, is an acclaimed Venezuelan restaurant. To the north, off Spring Street, is Joe's 320 Café, a cozy spot specializing in weekend brunch.
Recreo Coffee Shop is the go-to coffee spot for Upper Washington-Spring St residents.
Yucatan Tacos is known for their delicious tacos serving Upper Washington for many years.
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Hiking the Stony Brook Reservation
Draper Playground is well-loved for its abundance of open space; residents like to visit to picnic, play on the playground and run around the athletic fields. For hiking, locals can head to the 475-acre Stony Brook Reservation, which includes the trails off Enneking Parkway and Bellevue Hill Park. “A big selling point of this neighborhood is that it’s right down the street from Bellevue Park,” says Michelle Lane, Realtor at Michelle Lane Real Estate who has sold in the area before. “It’s mostly just woods, but there’s lots of walking paths, and people like to take their dogs for walks in there.” Havey Beach is also a popular spot. Locals like to launch boats and kayaks onto the Charles River from the area, and it also features a year-round indoor ice rink.
Take a walk on the winding paths at Bellevue Hill in Upper Washington-Spring St.
Gaze upon Stoney Brook as you take on the reservation trails in Upper Washington-Spring St.
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Homes for first-timers and empty-nesters
Houses represent a diverse mix of properties built during the 20th and 21st centuries. “There was a midcentury building boom in the area,” says Realtor Steve Morris of LAER Realty Partners, “so there is a solid smattering of homes from that era in particular.” Cape Cods and colonials are some of the styles common to the neighborhood. The smaller midcentury options on the Spring Street side serve as good starter or empty-nester homes for people looking to downsize. Residential corridors on the Spring Street side tend to be organized in a grid fashion, while winding streets are more the norm on the Upper Washington side. Home prices encompass a wide range, anywhere from $600,000 to about $1 million.
Split level homes are particularly common in Upper Washington-Spring St.
Colonial homes can be found on every corner in Upper Washington-Spring St.
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The historic Roxbury Latin School
Upper Washington-Spring Street is home to The Roxbury Latin School, the country’s oldest school in continuous existence. It has an A-plus on Niche, and Morris says that “students come from far and wide” to attend this private, boys-only institution that sends virtually all of its students on to college. Among the public schools in Upper Washington-Spring Street is Kilmer K-8 School, which has a B-minus Niche score, and New Mission High School, which has a B. New Mission has an early college & career pathways program in Computer Science, Engineering and Health Sciences. The program is partnered with Wentworth Institute of Technology, UMass Boston and Harvard MEDscience.
The Joyce Kilmer K-8 School in Hyde Park has an experienced, caring staff.
The New Mission High School in Hyde Park offers a unique and diverse academic curriculum.
The Roxbury Latin School in Hyde Park is a prestigious all boys school housing grades 7 to 12.
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Transit galore around Upper Washington-Spring Street
One of the Upper Washington-Spring Street's attractions is its transportation access. Lane says, "Most homes are within walking distance of at least three different bus stops, and the area is about 1 mile from the commuter train. It's a bit of a farther walk than other neighborhoods, but it's still considerably walkable." There's also easy access to VFW Parkway and Interstate 95, which is a little under 3 miles west and can be used to commute downtown. For out-of-state travel, Boston Logan International Airport is 17 miles away. In the event of an emergency, West Roxbury VA Medical Center is right inside the neighborhood.
Residents of Upper Washington-Spring St can grab the nearest train at West Roxbury.
Upper Washington-Spring St. offers residential living with convenient access to downtown.
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Upper Washington-Spring Street Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Upper Washington-Spring Street, Boston sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Upper Washington-Spring Street, Boston over the last 12 months is $727,500, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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