Relocating to Mass (Boston: real estate, house, good schools)

[asabatelli]

Moving to Mass end of July from DC. looking to spend less than $400K on a house. My job is close to the Alewife T.

Any recommendations on affordable (less than $400K for a house) towns with good schools, green space & access to the commuter rail?

thanks!

[seldomseen]

You shouldn't have to much of a problem finding a decent single family house in the Boston Metro are for $400k the real estate prices are declining a lot here, and many sellers are motivated and willing to entertain all good offers. I flexible are you in terms of commuting? Distance/time wise...are you intending on driving, or taking public transportation? There are many nice towns within, right outside the route 128 loop that you can consider, some are more suburban/urban/diverse etc than others.

Many towns outside of Boston offer good schools, public transportation etc...If you provide more information about town characterstics you prefer more specific information could be provided.

[ncwannabee]

I would suggest towns west of 495 and south of the Mass Pike.