Moving from NYC to MA (Boston, Newton: sale, how much, house)

[jayrandom]

[quote=BostonBornMassMade;59087203]dozens of options at 1.5-2.2 million.

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I guess you and I have a different idea of what constitutes a "big lot". I did a search at 1/2 acre+ on Zillow and max budget of $3m and didn't find anything:

Even down to 1/4 acre there are only a handful of options. Realistically 1/4 is plenty big for most people, but not where my head would go when someone asks for a "big lot".

[BostonBornMassMade]

Originally Posted by jayrandom

I guess you and I have a different idea of what constitutes a "big lot". I did a search at 1/2 acre+ on Zillow and max budget of $3m and didn't find anything:

Even down to 1/4 acre there are only a handful of options. Realistically 1/4 is plenty big for most people, but not where my head would go when someone asks for a "big lot".

Yea of course. I’m just looking at houses with a bit of room for those areas. I get what your saying , I thought OP might think that’s a big lot compared to something in NYC. Some of these homes have significant backyards that I’d consider more than adequate for kids to run around in.

[Jacconn]

I think you can find something you’d like in Winchester. Big houses, can get a nice lot, drive or train to Boston in 45 min (peak rush hour - Significantly faster at other times). Great schools and increasingly Asian population (though, by no means close to a majority). Plenty of stay at home mum’s with corporate dad types (also many dual career families too). It’s not a huge town so not always a perfect selection of housing inventory though - not sure what your timing is. Here are some options:

https://www.redfin.com/MA/Winchester...m_content=link
https://www.redfin.com/MA/Winchester...m_content=link
https://www.redfin.com/MA/Winchester...m_content=link

And some recently sold, to get a sense of other options if you wait:
https://www.redfin.com/MA/Winchester...m_content=link
https://www.redfin.com/MA/Winchester...m_content=link
https://www.redfin.com/MA/Winchester...m_content=link

[redplum33]

This is a family of 4 (2 parents, 2 kids). Why would they want a 6 bed, 6 bath McMansion?

[masssachoicetts]

Yeah they said big house, not bland McMansion lol

[Lampert]

Originally Posted by jayrandom

Even down to 1/4 acre there are only a handful of options. Realistically 1/4 is plenty big for most people, but not where my head would go when someone asks for a "big lot".

I guess perception is everything. For my a big lot has to be at least 5 acres, but I don't live in greater Boston.

[claiz]

For diversity plus space need plus school plus car commute to Boston, I say Lexington. Big Asian community and nearby Burlington (which also has a strong Indian community).

[mwj119]

Originally Posted by claiz

For diversity plus space need plus school plus car commute to Boston, I say Lexington. Big Asian community and nearby Burlington (which also has a strong Indian community).

Yeah that was my first thought.

Lexington is really the mecca for schools x diversity x relative proximity to 95/Cambridge/Boston x plenty of space.

[ukfam]

Thank you all for your help. I will be researching all the areas suggested here. Although it seems my husband really seems to like Sherborne for its home (lot size)and public schools.

[CaseyB]

My daughter lives in Sherborn. Nice town. I believe her next door neighbor is Indian (the wife).