Brookline, Ma. (Boston, Newton: to rent, houses, to buy)

[Debra H]

My husband and I are thinking of moving to Brookline. We are attracted to its close proximity to Boston, good public transportation, etc. Are there any other good areas that are walkable so you don't need a car? We are looking to buy a single family house.Thanks for any feedback you can provide.

[maggiekate]

Originally Posted by Debra H

My husband and I are thinking of moving to Brookline. We are attracted to its close proximity to Boston, good public transportation, etc. Are there any other good areas that are walkable so you don't need a car? We are looking to buy a single family house.Thanks for any feedback you can provide.

check out west roxbury, roslindale, and newton

[smarty]

Try Jamica Plain (another part of Boston) also. Even Brighton has some houses (many 2 families) available.

[Debra H]

Thanks for your responses. Is a car a necessity in Brookline or Newton?

[smarty]

Originally Posted by Debra H

Thanks for your responses. Is a car a necessity in Brookline or Newton?

Necessary or not depends on you. My assumption is you work in Boston. That means you can take public transportation (subway) into Boston. Then, the next question is what else do you need a car for?

Grocery shopping? You can take public transportation or call a taxi in Brookline (or even have them deliver). For Newton, depending on which part of Newton, I would say it may be easier with a car (but necessary?).

Then, going out of town to a beach. For the one or two day a week, you may want to rent? Again, having a car is easier. Necessary? Probably not.