Back Bay
Thanks to its location, architecture and a general feeling of serenity, Back Bay is one of the most desirable neighborhoods of Boston. It is primarily a residential area filled with some of the most elegant Victorian brownstones found in the United States. Most of them have been converted into smaller rental units and the ones that remain undivided are usually available to buyers only.
Engulfed by the Charles River and the Boston Commons Park from two sides the neighborhood offers plenty of space for leisure and recreation. If you have a dog, like to bike, roller-blade, jog, or simply take long quiet walks you will certainly appreciate this area. The other two sides, opening right out to the center of the city make it very convenient for walking to work, going shopping or just having a meal.
There are a number of trains and buses within walking distance of Back Bay but chances are you will not use them very often. The proximity of Newbury Street, Boston's most prestigious venue, with many exclusive restaurants, boutiques and art galleries as well as the Prudential Mall guarantees that all of your daily and weekend necessities will be taken care of.
One of the major characteristics that distinguish this area from other Boston neighborhoods is a relatively small number of students that live here. Instead, Back Bay is home to some of the older generation of the original New Englanders as well as to some young well-to-do families. The only drawbacks of the neighborhood are the notorious lack of parking space and of course the high prices. However, if you can handle both of these than it is our recommendation that you make Back Bay your priority when searching for your next home in Boston.
