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Lux Follen Heights living on the outskirts of Boston
Follen Heights is a community in Lexington acclaimed for its collection of elegant homes and its convenient location along Massachusetts Route 2, a main thoroughfare leading into Cambridge and Boston. The neighborhood values nature and the environment, with numerous eco-friendly stores and intricate maintenance of landscaping and parks. Follen Heights also has an overall CAP Index crime score of 1 out of 10, significantly lower than the national average of 4. Niche names Lexington the best suburb for public education in the state and No. 11 in America. The multimillion-dollar homes in Follen Heights tend to grab people, and the advantageous location by a major highway, top-notch schools and quality nature expanses keep them here.
Follen Heights is the perfect place to get away from the city.
With many ECO friendly options and refilling service, residents can visit Center Goods.
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Historic and contemporary properties in Follen Heights
Follen Heights' housing market is populated by many well-maintained homes built over the course of the 20th century. Local broker Stephen Stratford of William Raveis Real Estate says there is a fair amount of new construction in the neighborhood, though. There is a preponderance of colonial-style homes in Follen Heights, but also some Cape Cods and ranch styles. Most of these homes sit on spacious lots with ample lawn space. Serene residential blocks are lined with vegetation and the occasional sidewalk. Driveways and garages are customary here, so street parking, when needed, is not a hassle. Houses typically sell between $1.3 million and $2.8 million, though outliers can be found on either end of the range. “People love Follen and will pay dearly for it,” Stratford says.
Homes in Follen Heights include traditional colonial homes with large driveway space.
You can find many rancher style homes in Follen Heights.
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Highly rated public and private schools near Follen Heights
Lexington Public Schools earn an overall district grade of A-plus by Niche. “That’s been Lexington’s draw card since I started in real estate 30 years ago,” Stratford says. Children may begin their education at Bowman Elementary, where one-third of students also speak a foreign language at home. Jonas Clarke Middle is close by as well, whose students well outperform Massachusetts averages on state tests. Lexington High holds the No. 2 spot on Niche's list of the best public high schools in the state. All three schools earn A-plus grades and collectively have dozens of unique sports programs, including alpine skiing and ultimate frisbee. There are plenty of private options in the area, as well, including the A-rated Waldorf School of Lexington for preschool through Grade 8. Lexington Christian Academy earns an A-plus and has boarding and day-school options for students from Grades 6 through 12.
Lexington High School is highly ranked in Massachusetts.
Bowman Elementary School serves K-5 in Lexington.
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Getting active and outside in Follen Heights
Follen Heights not only has many outdoor options nearby, but the city also helps keep these spaces clean and well-kept. “Lexington does a pretty good job of aggressively protecting conservation land and trying to add to it whenever they can,” Stratford says. Just within a few miles of Follen Heights are numerous preserves, including Liberty Heights, Daisy Wilson Meadow, West Farm and Sutherland Woods. Trails carve through each expanse, where people take walks with their dogs and kids. Sutherland Woods also has a playground, Little League field and basketball court. Residents can head right outside of the neighborhood to Beaver Brook North Reservation or Arlington Great Meadows, which are both vast areas with trails, meadows, waterways and plenty of wildlife.
Sutherland Woods nearby has a full sized basketball court for residents to practice their hoops.
Sutherland Woods nearby has a playground.
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Dining downtown and shopping local in Follen Heights
Follen Heights is primarily residential and open outdoor space, so residents often head downtown to Lexington or Arlington for dining out. However, one of the city’s oldest and most popular destinations for food sits by Follen Heights: Wilson Farm. Founded in 1884 and stretching over 30 acres, the farm offers fresh produce, meats, cheeses, a bakery and seafood that attract traffic to the neighborhood. Wilson Farm also has a plant nursery and plenty of special events. Other grocery stores, such as Star Market and Trader Joes, are within 2 or 3 miles for big-box options. Burlington Crossroads has a Target and Burlington Mall features major retailers, including Nordstrom and Macy’s, and both sit about 5 miles north.
Love at First Bite Thai Kitchen and Bar is a nearby resturant to Follen Heights residents.
Nearby to Follen Heights is Massachusetts Ave, with a variety of shopping and dining options.
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Special adventures on Wilson Farm
Follen Heights residents can choose a private lifestyle, though facilities, such as Wilson Farm, can bring the community together. Farm events include tulip picking, tour sessions for children and the Herb Weekend, which offers samples and demos on how to successfully grow an herb garden. Other events include the Grilled Cheese Weekend, the Tomato, Corn and Strawberry Festivals, and For the Birds Weekend, where residents flock to learn more about feeders and create art at the craft tables.
Wilson Farm in Follen Heights is the perfect place to visit during the spring.
Wilson Farm overview in Follen Heights, Lexington.
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Transportation in Follen Heights and Greater Boston
Massachusetts Route 2 acts as a southern border of Follen Heights and an artery connecting the neighborhood to Cambridge, about 8 miles away, and Boston, about 5 miles farther. Thus, Stratford says Follen Heights has been known to attract a lot of academics and medical professionals who work in these two busier areas. The closest commuter rail stations are about 4 miles away for those looking for public transportation into bigger cities. For air travel, Boston Logan International Airport is about 14 miles away via Interstate 93 or Route 2.
Route 2 sign from Pleasant St in Follen Heights.
Bus transportation is available throughout town via the Lexpress and beyond via the MBTA.
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On average, homes in Follen Heights, Lexington sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Follen Heights, Lexington over the last 12 months is $1,649,000, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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