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Westwood

Westwood is an established community of 13,000 located 12 miles southwest of Boston. Situated at the junction of Routes 95/128 and 93, Westwood provides an excellent location for its residents and its businesses. Westwood provides the further convenience of having two commuter rail lines, full MBTA bus service an Routes 1, 1A and 109 traversing the Town.


Westwood is recognized for the quality of its schools. 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. The Town also encourages and maintains many recreational areas and facilities, including numerous conservation areas, playgrounds, ballfields and an indoor pool facility. The Town has two libraries, a senior center and numerous community-sponsored events for the Town's residents.


Westwood currently has 75 retail and over 130 commercial/industrial businesses located within the Town. Westwood's town services are excellent, with water from the Dedham-Westwood Water District, sewer service from the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority, electricity from Boston Edison and natural gas from Algonquin Gas. Westwood has an established industrial/office park and is actively seeking to encourage responsible, growing businesses to locate within the town while maintaining the quality of life for its residents.

School System Info

MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:

10th Grade Math:

22  

 

10th Grade Eng:

2  

 

8th Grade Math:

27  

 

8th Grade Eng:

24  

 

8th Grade Science:

12  

 

4th Grade Math:

5  

 

4th Grade Eng:

20  

 

Spending/Student:

$9,747

Average SAT scores:

1700

Student/Teacher Ratios:

12.2 to 1

 

 

Community

Population:14,010 Median Income in town: $112,210 Population Density:
(people per square mile)

1274

 

 

Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):

Property: 10.9 / 1,000
Violent: 1 / 1,000

 

Real Estate

Number of active:

Singles/Condos/Multis: 72 / 0 / 0

Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year:

$522,500

Median home price 5 yrs ago:

$548,750

% change since last year:

N/A

% change since 5 years ago:

-5%

Avg single family tax bill:

$7,005

 

Transportation

Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)

Route 128 (Providence/Stoughton Line)

Subway info:

subway

Bus lines:

bus

Miles to Boston:

25

Drive time to Boston (minutes):

34

Rail time to Boston:

24

 

 

RECENT LISTING

TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$599,000

Corner lot, just under an acre and already cleared. Cul-de-sac location.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$1,749,000

TO BE BUILT! fantastic, 2.3 acre wooded lot conveniently located near rt. 128 . Ideal for privacy and for access to highway.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$599,000

This antique Colonial home is full of charm, historically known as the "Dean Estate". Walking distance to Islington cntr, golf course and the Downey Elem. school. FP livingroom with built-in cabinets, moldings and hardwood floors. A gorgeous front to back library with three walls of windowsand the kitchen with a butlers pantry. Enjoy your afternoon and evenings sitting out on the covered farmers porch. This home needs some work to be restored to its original beauty. All showings accompanied.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$499,000

Newer colonial in walk to train and town location. Move in condition - Fireplaced livingroom, dining room, eait in kitchen with sliders to deck overlooking large level lot. Hardwood floors, Bedrooms on second level, Master offers walkin closet, full bath and hardwoods. Full walkout basement offers extra space for recreation or office. Laundry on second floor. Good sized closets for ample storage. Central Air, Large lot abutting conservation offers privacy and space. Perfect commuter location.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$925,000

WATER FRONT ON WILLETT POND!!!!!!!!!Opportunity Knocks!!! What a great chance to live on the water, take advantage of boating and beach rights with The Willett Pond Association and still be in Westwood!! Meticulously landscaped pond front Straight Ranch with a nice open floor plan, great family kitchen with fireplaced family room right there, wonderful deck that provides great view of Willett Pond, Central Air, lower level that has walk out to the yard and patio for entertaining!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$2,450,000

Under construction at Fox Meadow by Gilbane. Distinctive 6,958 sf Stone & Shingle Colonial designed by Jan Gleysteen and set on 1.45 idyllic acres. Dramatic two-story entry hall with 9' ceilings on 1st floor. Sleek state-of-the-art kitchen with signature breakfast room plus spacious family room and library. Private master suite, dressing room, sitting room & master bath with radiant heat floor. Finished 3rd floor with recreation room, bedroom & full bath. Convenient commuter location.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$469,000

Delightful Shingle & Stone home w/wonderful, separate 24'x26' 2-story barn/garage ideal for workshop or studio & gar. parking for 2 cars under. Highlights of this adorable home incl. an inviting cherry kitchen w/cozy dining area, spacious living rm w/stone frplc, as well as lower level fam. rm. w/ stone frplc., new skylit bedrm w/lovely new bath & tastefully updat 2nd full bath. Charm galore! Set on large 3/4+ acre lot w/ private patio & 2 driveways. Popular & convenient nghbd setting. Special!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$629,000

 



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$899,000

Charming custom built Cape with modern floor plan. Gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and hardwood floors throughout. The living room features a gas fireplace/custom built-in cabinets. Elegant dining room with wainscoting and large picturesque bay window. Second floor boasts a large master with en suite bath and walk- in closet plus three bedrooms and a family sized bath with double sinks. Laundry room with sink/cabinets and storage completes the second floor.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$1,299,000

New to market lovely 5,000 sq. ft home set on lush professionally landscaped lawn.Over 2 PRIVATE acres surround this 5 bedroom colonial with open first floor layout.Natural light floods the beautiful kitchen with plenty of room at the island and in the stepped down breakfast nook,choose which fireplace to curl up to in the living room,dining room,or family room,huge cathedral ceiling master suite,and so much more.Stately and convenient to everything and 128!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$769,000

Great Location! This House is approx. 95% New! 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths, Center-Entrance Colonial with Open Floor Plan! Owners did extensive Renovations approx. 2 years ago. Possible expansion over garage for additional room. Many Updates! Call for More Details!  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$799,000

Look no further than this one of a kind piece of land, overlooking beautiful Lyman Pond. Build your dream home on prestigious Gay Street, Westwood. You will have it all in this premium location. Close to town ctr. Easy access to dining and shopping at nearby Legacy Place. Quick access to highways, Rte's 109, 1, 95 and 128, all while enjoying beautiful sunsets on this exceptional piece of property. Lot size 1.84 acres, 267 ft. of frontage - Gas on the street. Start building your dream today!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$535,000

Excellent opportunity to live in this terrific neighborhood. Home has been lovingly maintained over the years Waiting for a few 2012 touch ups! Large fireplaced living room, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen.(hardwood floors under the carpet on 1st floor) 3 good sized bedroom. Master has full bath. Finished lower level with fireplace and 1/2 bath 2 car garage Acre lot. Very accessible to all! Don't miss out on this terrific home!! Showings begin at OH 12-1:30 Sun. May 6th  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$409,900

Near Buckmaster Pond and Martha Jones School. Screened porch overlooks beautiful yard and grounds and above-ground pool. Maple/granite kitchen. Masterbedroom has adjoining room for a nursery or home office. Updated systems. Hardwood floors. Comfortable front sunroom. This is a great family home in a highly desirable area! Make it your home today!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$689,000

Meticulously maintained contemporary style home. Move in condition and Perfectly set in popular neighborhood with private views and abutting Hale Reservation.. Unique in style with open floorplan and lots of natural light. Updated eat in kitchen, all season sun room, fireplaced living room, open diningroom, den or office off kitchen, three bedrooms, master has own bath, finished lower level with fireplace and walkout to patio area. Great location for commuters close to town and major routes.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$585,000

Gorgeous colonial in walk to school and town location. Old world charm character and detail found with todays conveniences makes this the perfect home. Newer roof, heating, windows, updated electric and plumbing. Livingroom, diningroom, Newer eat in Kitchen with granite counters with pantry and open to familyroom addition which leads to deck,1st flr laundry, All bedrooms on second level with good sized closets and generous sized ceilings, large level lot, 2 car garage, Full walkout basement  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$1,599,000

Nice Price Reduction! Motivated Seller! Pretty custom-built Colonial set at end of cul-de-sac.on 1.35 acres. This house has it all! Huge familyroom, gas fireplace, French doors to deck and patio. Fabulous kitchen, granite island, gas stove, woodfloors throughout. Six bedrooms, Three master suites, huge walk-in closets. Favorites include, open floorplan, front & back staircases, mudroom, bonus room, walk-up attic, finished lower level, walk-out. Walk to Hale Reservation, Schools, and Town!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$529,000

Impeccable Cape with 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Completely remodeled kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless steel appl.Hardwoods throughout - all refin. New windows in 2008. New roof 2010.Painted inside and out in 2008. Beautifully landscaped, level wooded lot with Westwoods' best treehouse waiting for your children! Sprinkler system.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$325,000

Great opportunity to own in Westwood. Will need some work on the exterior but overall a good home in a great neighborhood.Fireplaced living room, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, screened porch off rear, bedroom on 1st floor(or den) and 3 bedrooms on 2nd level. 2 full baths one up one down. Finished (walk-out lower level) What a convenient location! Close to all Schools,shopping,major routes,train etc....Don't miss this one!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$939,000

Welcome to 28 Thatcher Street. This gracious brickfront Colonial is situated on three pastoral acres in the heart of Westwood. Features include four bedrooms, two and one half baths, hardwood throughout, new heating system, central vac, security system and a two car garage. Conveniently located in the Deerfield School District and minutes to major highways and the Commuter Rail. Sunny and bright, a truly wonderful offering. Floor pla attatched. Call for an appointment.  






 

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