Hi there-- I was born and raised on the North Shore but have been living near NYC for the last 8 years. I am dying to move home w my husband and 2 boys (2.11 and 3mo) I could be getting a job back in Boston. I hope to have a formal offer in the next couple of weeks.
Sooooooo, here's my question...If you could live anywhere in MA within driving distance to Boston, where would you live? Best schools, best commute, etc.
Our housing budget would most likely be around 600k max. Would like to stay within reasonable distance to family. They live from Swampscott to Brookline.
Thanks!!!
Re: Where would you live???
@lovenyc - we just moved from Brighton so know the soldiers field road area well. What about Arlington? Concord? Your best bet may be places along route 2 - for $600k you may even be able to snag a pretty good townhouse in Cambridge if you wanted, but you may require private schools for the kids that way. Even metro west would serve you well. Westford is really nice, as is Littleton and the commute isn't as awful as if you needed to take the pike in the morning.
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Me: 31 DH: 29
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I have been digging around for rentals in Watertown and Arlington. We'll rent until my husband moves from NJ.
Oh-- @Wine&Cupcakes, do you know anyone who has used Little Sprouts daycare in Brighton??
Arlington is a nice town with easy access to the city and to Soldiers field road. Nice restaurants, too!!
For 600k you can get a really nice house here is wilmington.. Schools are rated 7 here. Like flora said we getting a new HS now. Our utilities are the best around I have to say and our taxes are one of the lowest compared to surrounding towns
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It looks nice!
~Santa Claus is Coming to Town~
Me: 31 DH: 29
DX (me): Inborn error of metabolism - protein restriction, metabolic formula & weekly blood tests
DNA Results (7/1): DH is NOT a carrier for my genetic disorder!
7/3: Metabolic clinic gave the green light to TTC - holy crap!