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Greater Boston, Neighborhood

Belmont

Known as “The Town of Homes,” this prestigious enclave is a masterclass in quiet residential elegance, featuring three distinct village centers, top-ranked academics, and meticulously maintained New England architecture.

Inner Suburbs, Neighborhood

Arlington

A community defined by the Minuteman Bikeway and top-tier schools, offering a thoughtful transition from the urban energy of East Arlington to the stately, architecturally significant homes of Jason Heights.

Greater Boston, Neighborhood

Melrose

A Victorian jewel box with a “hallmark” downtown feel, prized for its high-stewardship preservation of Queen Annes and Italianates and its rare triple-stop Commuter Rail access.

Greater Boston, Neighborhood

Revere

The region’s premier coastal value play, where the historic sands of America’s first public beach meet a new wave of modern waterfront condos and seamless Blue Line access to downtown.

Inner Suburbs, Neighborhood

Chelsea

A compact, high-energy urban enclave where industrial grit meets artistic innovation; it offers the region’s best “transit-per-dollar” value via the Silver Line and a major 2026 waterfront revitalization movement.

Inner Suburbs, Neighborhood

Everett

Boston’s fastest-evolving urban frontier, defined by its industrial grit-turned-growth, the energy of the Encore district, and high-density value for those who want to be “next door” to the city.

Inner Suburbs, Neighborhood

Malden

A high-energy transit powerhouse where a world-class international dining scene meets a diverse housing stock ranging from industrial lofts to hillside Colonials with skyline views.

Inner Suburbs, Neighborhood

Medford

A historic “streetcar suburb” that has been revitalized by the Green Line Extension, offering a mix of grand West Medford Victorians, sturdy triple-deckers, and unbeatable proximity to Tufts University.

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