Recent comments in /f/massachusetts

asmithey t1_ja0hylh wrote

Reply to Moving to MA w/ family, looking for suburbs to visit as options by zacharykoala

It's a solid list except for that 1/3 acre thing. That's a pretty big lot in eastern MA, especially inside 128. If you're OK with outside 128 in North Andover, Groton, and other such areas it can be found, but it's going to be an older home. And by older I mean probably late 1800s/early 1900s homes.

Inside 128, with the desire for good school systems, you'll be lucky to find 1/4 acre, most lots of that price range and bedrooms will be 1/10th or less. And age will vary from 1800 to 1950s as far as age. Newer homes will be much higher.

2

the-court-house t1_ja0gaxm wrote

Reply to Moving to MA w/ family, looking for suburbs to visit as options by zacharykoala

Welcome! Glad you're making the move. You might want to check out Plymouth. It's the largest town by area in the state, so you'll have plenty of options, from small city, to cookie-cutter suburbia, to farmland. I live here now and I love it.

A million dollar budget can get you a great house. After a quick zillow search, I found a new construction, 4 bed, 4 bath, 3900 sqft, home for $979,000. And that was the most expensive.

Schools are great. I'm a product of, and a teacher in, the school system. Sports/clubs are REALLY big here. Lots of ways for your kids to be involved.

We're 35 miles south of Boston, with access to two MBTA (train) stops.

The downtown is like a small city: shops, restaurants, museums, etc. However, 15 minutes south of downtown is farm land. There are a handful of forest and nature preserves, too. Lots of hiking. Along with miles and miles of beaches, both public and private.

DM if you have any questions.

6