Longwood

Brookline, MA

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Longwood - Brookline, MA

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Welcome to a quintessential Boston neighborhood

Public Transit Hiking Historic Accessible

Longwood is a historic neighborhood located less than five miles via car or public transit from the heart of Boston. The neighborhood is sandwiched by Beacon Street and the Emerald Necklace, a chain of parks and trails running along a network of streams and ponds. Longwood’s classic New England streets are lined with colonial homes and Victorian brownstones. The list of community amenities is rounded out by parks like Longwood Mall and Monmouth Park as well the thriving Brookline Arts Center. Longwood remains free of heavy commercial developments, but a few cafes and restaurants are situated off Beacon Street. The other side of Beacon Street outside of Longwood features essential stores and more restaurants. Of course, residents are within minutes of the unbeatable dining and shopping choices in Downtown Boston. Those looking to rent in this historic Boston locale have an array of apartments and condos to choose from.

Transportation

80

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

86

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

90

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Coit Observatory
  • Charles River Reservation
  • John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
  • Roxbury Heritage State Park
  • Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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