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Weston Real Estate Overview
Weston Real Estate Overview
Weston Community Summary
North of Wellesley and west of Waltham, Weston real estate covers 17 square miles just north of the Route 128 and Route 90 intersection. Weston is known for its prosperous residential character; Weston homes for sale range from condos to positively stately homes. Weston is generally considered one of the most exclusive towns in all of Massachusetts due to stable, rising real estate prices and an excellent school system.
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Weston Real Estate Facts
Average Listing Price - $1,575,000
Average Sale Price - $845,500
Population 11,475
Weston Real Estate Tax Rate $11.39/1000
Weston Schools & Education
Weston's superb school system is cream of the crop in the Commonwealth. Its three elementary schools, Field, Country, and Woodland, feed into a central middle school and high school, all focusing on cooperative learning, the writing process, and technology. At a time when so many districts have cut back, Weston Public Schools are still able to offer Spanish starting in first grade and enjoy visiting authors, artists, and musicians. Weston High School offers AP courses in ten subject areas.
Weston is the home of Regis College, a Catholic College with two schools--the School of Liberal Arts, Education and Social Services & the School of Nursing, Science, and Health Professions. It serves approximately 1500 students.
Private School options include: The Meadowbrook School, a coeducational independent day school covering junior kindergarten to eighth grade; The Cambridge School of Weston day and boarding school for grades 9-12; The Rivers School coeducational college prep day school serving grades 6-12 that will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2015; and the Gifford School, a coeducational day school providing a specialized educational and clinical program.
Kids & Family in Weston
Weston offers the expected town sports and scouting opportunities as well as Drama Workshop and a Skating Club. Weekly summer camps enrich kids of all ages, offering classes from Sign Babies to Amazing Architects to Hip Hop. Cat Rock Park is, ironically, dog -friendly. The Weston reservoir is another good place for a family walk.
The Weston Library is technically well-equipped, offers special web access including Morningstar and Mango languages, and supports programs that go beyond book clubs. Concerts or belly dancing anyone?
Dining & Shopping in Weston
Weston's proximity to both Boston and Route 9 allow a full range of dining and shopping options. In town, dining offerings tend toward the lighthearted and casual. Dairy joy, Theo's Pizzeria and Grille, Off Center, and Ye Olde Cottage restaurant (diner) compete with chains like Bruegger's Bagels and Subway.
With major shopping nearby, Weston offers a quality range of frequently purchased items locally at Blue Hyacinth Floral Design, Bridge Street Toys, Dragon books, Flower Expressions, and The Candy Boutique.
Weston Community, Culture, Recreation
Historic taverns, the Golden Ball Tavern and the Josiah Smith Tavern, still exist on the Boston Post Rd. In the town's open space, find over 60 miles of hiking and riding trails, playgrounds, ball fields, and cross-country ski areas. The Pine Brook Country Club and Weston Golf Club keep the golfers busy.
The town of Weston provides a Community Center and outdoor Memorial Pool for its residents as well as a comprehensive and varied program of public recreation opportunities. Regis College events enhance town offerings. The Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History is on the college campus.
The Commute from Weston
Weston has quick access to Routes 128 and 90 for a drive to Boston or the tech corridor. Commuter rail service is available from both Hastings and Kendal Green.
Resources & Links
www.westonlibrary.org/index.php
www.meadowbrook-ma.org/index.mbs
www.weston.patch.com/search/listings?cat=1998198528
www.merchantcircle.com/directory/MA-Weston/category/Retail.Shopping