Westwood, originally called 'West Dedham', is situated at the junction of Route 95/128 and 93 and provides an excellent location for its residents with easy access to Boston (12 miles to the northeast); and yet with all the elements of a beautiful suburban community. Take a closer look at this beautiful, busting little town of Westwood and you will see a town that puts children and education on the list of top priorities, a place where people are friendly, shopping is plentiful, and living is good. In fact, Boston Magazine listed Gay Street in Westwood on its list of the Best Streets in the Boston area. CNN Money (2005) also listed Westwood 13th on its list of 100 best places to live in the U.S. Close enough to Boston so that you can enjoy all the culture and experiences you'd ever want, but far enough away from big city life so that small-town living is possible.
Westwood is home to over two hundred businesses in established commercial areas, each varied in character. Currently, Westwood has recently redeveloped the University Avenue mixed use overlay district to include a 4.3 million square foot retail, office and residential area, conveniently located near the Westwood Station train. The highway business district, Route 1, is comprised of larger retail and service establishments as well as corporate offices. The shopping areas of High Street and Islington's Washington Street provide retail services for residents that enhance the quality of life in town. Residents and businesses are served by first-rate town services, with water from the Dedham Westwood Water District, sewer services from the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority, electricity from NSTAR and natural gas from Algonquin Gas.
For folks who prefer to commute via public transit, Westwood has two commuter rail lines plus full MBTA bus service on Routes 1 and 1A (Washington Street). Commuter rail service from Boston's South Station has the Route 128 station on its Providence/Stoughton Line, and the Islington station on its Franklin Line. Amtrak trains to Providence, New Haven, New York City and Washington DC also stop at the Route 128 station. There is ample parking in its garage.
Westwood is most recognized for the quality of its schools, which helps give this beautiful hamlet the reputation of being perfect for raising a family. Students consistently score in the top percentiles on national tests and the overwhelming majority of students graduating from the high school go on to higher education. There are 5 elementary schools along with 1 middle and 1 high schools in the Westwood Public School district. Please do not automatically assume that your child(ren) will ride the bus to school. Please take advantage of the School Finder and determine which elementary school you children will attend! Next, check the bus schedule for that school. The high school facilities include a new multi-use artificial turf field with a synthetic track, both of which are open to the public! Westwood is also home to Xaverian Brothers High School, a Catholic prep school for boys, a Montessori school, and a pre-school.
The Town also encourages and maintains many recreational areas and facilities, including numerous conservation areas, playgrounds, ball fields, tennis courts, and an indoor pool facility. The Town has two libraries, a senior center and numerous community-sponsored events for the Town's residents. There is a golf course, but it is requires membership. You can hike or fish in Westwood at the Hale Reservation.
Want to know what information the town has on a certain property? Access tax info and the Assessor's property database here. If you are concerned about what the zoning is behind or near your proposed home, check the zoning map. You will get a kick out of this nifty map of Westwood and everything it shows.
Except for a couple of dozen or sales of condominiums, the rest of the sales are primarily single-family homes. Single family have seen prices running from $350,000 for tear-downs and foreclosures to $8,000,000 for large estates, while the condominium and townhouse sales have been running from $450,000 for a small, older 1 bedroom to $1,000,000 for a large, new-construction townhouse.
As you can see, pricing varies depending upon size, location, and amenities. Real estate sales and pricing are very fluid and can fluctuate in a matter of hours because homes come on and off the market daily... even hourly. What is currently offered for sale is listed below. The following chart is a visual representation of the cyclical nature of real estate activity and compares the ups and downs of Westwood to those of Boston proper. The taller the column the better it is for buyers. The shorter the column the better it is for sellers. Hence 2006 was the best time for a buyer to buy in Westwood, while 2015-2018 were great years for sellers. However, the graphic below indicates a weakening seller's market for Boston with Westwood not far behind.
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*** If you should see some properties listed twice it is because brokers like to list a condo/townhome as a condo plus as a single-family house, or list a dilapidated house as land, as well as a residence.
Luxury condominium at Westwood Place! This one bedroom, one bathroom unit offers excellent natural light and views of the Blue Hills Mountains. University Station neighbo...
Listing courtesy of Joseph Murray from JMM Residential LLC
Desirable top-floor unit with 2 bedrooms & 2 full baths, many upgrades including oak floors & quartz countertop. This is a new building (completed early 2020) & the apart...
Listing courtesy of Dave White from OwnerEntry.com
Build to suit - Currently zoned as residential in a walk to University Station location. Raw wooded land with public water and sewer on street. Back of lot faces 95 and ...
Listing courtesy of Elena Price from Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood
Outstanding opportunity to live on the top floor of Westwood Place overlooking the scenic Blue Hill Mountains! Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condominium in an elevator b...
Listing courtesy of Joseph Murray from JMM Residential LLC
Luxury condo at Westwood Place! This corner 2B2B unit has a great view of Bluehill Mountain. Covered by hardwood floors, the unit around 1500 sq.ft and has superb natural...
Listing courtesy of Annie Juanzi Liu from Compass
Build to suit - Currently zoned as residential in a walk to University Station location. Raw wooded land with public water and sewer on street. Back of lot faces 95 and ...
Listing courtesy of Elena Price from Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood
Beautiful pastoral land on one of Westwoods most desired streets - Close to Needham, highway, trains and shopping - Gorgeous sunsets and country style road. Great opport...
Listing courtesy of Elena Price from Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood
Built in 1996, this 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom and 2 car garage parking beautiful colonial is situated at a dead end street in one of Westwood's popular neighborhoods. This...
Listing courtesy of Carlos Xu from Lexwin Realty
Spacious, freshly painted 4 bedroom Colonial convenient to Rte 109 & I-95. Situated on a beautiful, professionally landscaped lot, this sunny home has great space and new...
Listing courtesy of The Jowdy Group from RE/MAX Distinct Advantage
NEW TO MARKET - Introducing the stunning Fresco 6 homes at The Homes at 45 on Abbey Road. There are only 4 homes remaining in this exceptional, active over 55 community n...
Listing courtesy of Jill Kelly from Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood
NEW TO MARKET - Introducing the stunning Fresco 6 models at The Homes at 45 on Abbey Road. There are only 5 homes remaining in this exceptional, active over 55 community ...
Listing courtesy of Jill Kelly from Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood
ONLY 5 HOMES left! Welcome to The Homes at 45, an Exceptional over 55 community nestled in the heart of Westwood. Enter this Award Winning Fresco 2 Home from the welcomin...
Listing courtesy of Jill Kelly from Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood
FINAL PHASE - ONLY 7 HOMES LEFT! The Homes at 45, an Exceptional over 55 community is nestled in the heart of Westwood. Enter this Award Winning Fresco 2 Home from the we...
Listing courtesy of Elaine Patterson from Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood
An incredible opportunity to get into the sought after neighborhood of Weatherbee Estates! Sprawling two bedroom ranch with two car attached garage and almost an acre of ...
Listing courtesy of Anna Federico from Bel Air Properties
METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED 4 bed 3 1/2 bath 3600sf Colonial home offers an open floor plan perfect for entertaining & everyday living. Stunning kitchen featuring granite cou...
Listing courtesy of Elaine Patterson from Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood
Magnificent transformation makes this beautiful home in a desired area well worth the wait. Completely renovated inside and out, there is nothing left to do but enjoy all...
Listing courtesy of Elena Price from Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood
Complete renovation inside & out, this beautiful home shows like new. Set in a popular neighborhood w/ large acre lots come in & see the hard-to-find desirable open floor...
Listing courtesy of Dave White from OwnerEntry.com
TO BE BUILT! Beautiful New Construction with 11 rooms, 4 bed, 3 1/2 baths is the one you've been waiting for! Fantastic floor plan with superior attention to details! Mai...
Listing courtesy of The Varano Realty Group from Keller Williams Realty
Rare opportunity to move into this well-loved home, custom built & designed by the original owners in sought after Weatherbee Estates. This extraordinarily large home wil...
Listing courtesy of Anna Federico from Bel Air Properties
Welcome to "Highgrange". Custom crafted in 1994, this stately 10,360± SF brick Georgian Colonial provides three floors of luxurious living space among its 16 gracious ro...
Listing courtesy of Tom Aaron from Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley
NEW HOME TO BE BUILT. Opportunity to build single family home on two-and-a-half acre parcel in private Westwood location abutting stately Summer/Grove St neighborhood. Co...
Listing courtesy of Michael Musto from RE/MAX Distinct Advantage
Beautifully updated and privately set in Westwoods popular cul-de-sac location. This is the perfect choice for those seeking a home to enjoy with family and friends. Ther...
Listing courtesy of Elena Price from Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood
Magnificent turn of the century 7BR 10 BA French Manor on 3.1 lush landscaped acres offering amazing scenic views of the Blue Hills and the downtown Boston skyline only 2...
Listing courtesy of Mary Crane from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Brookside Apartments is a 9-unit brick multifamily building on over an acre of land. The property features 9 two bedroom units with recent renovations that include substa...
Listing courtesy of Kevin Benzinger from Boston Realty Advisors
Instantly feel at home as you enter this luxurious custom shingle style home built in 2016. Designed by Christopher Hall, a highly respected and sought after architect, t...
Listing courtesy of The Shulkin Wilk Group from Compass
Beyond the gates awaits an indoor and outdoor paradise – elegant, perfectly appointed compound with attention to every detail. Artisan stone courtyard and porte-cochere w...
Listing courtesy of Jamie Grossman from Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Exquisite architectural details, exceptional design elements & a majestic setting make this signature 2017 estate on nearly 7 acres incredibly unique. Impressive foyer wi...
Listing courtesy of Rachel Goldman from MGS Group Real Estate LTD
Westwoods is an elegant, quiet retreat on 74± acres of remarkable land within easy reach of Route 128 and the Boston Metroplex. It features 590 Gay St, a custom-built 10,...
Listing courtesy of John Boyle from LandVest, Inc.
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