Melrose Named One of "Best Places to Live" In Boston Magazine

Melrose was named one of the “Best Places to Live” by Boston magazine as part of the “Starting Out” category in the March 2011 issue. The magazine breaks down the “best places to live” based on the stage of one’s life. 

The magazine states, “in recent years Melrose has transformed from a townie sleeper to a suburban haven for ex-urbanites. Credit goes to Mayor Robert Dolan, the native son who has supported independent boutiques downtown, worked to improve schools, and hosted summertime mixers he calls 'slush nights,' during which Richie’s restaurant serves takeout on neighborhood playgrounds. The real estate market has responded in kind. Houses zip off the  market—74 days on average in 2010. Where you should be looking: Restoration junkies opt for rambling Victorians in the Highlands, which feature Queen Anne architectural swag, while those who love the tree-lined neighborhoods of John Hughes flicks opt for the flat east-side streets near Bellevue Country Club. (It’s like buying in Winchester, but 30 percent cheaper.)”

According to the magazine, the median home price in Melrose is $405,000, a one year increase of 7 percent.

The issue hits newsstands March 1, 2011.

This information was provided by Josh Singer of Regan Communications.