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Pondside: is the area from the Jamaicaway to Centre Street surrounding the Jamaica Pond. The neighborhood offers not only easy access to the Pond and surrounding parks, but is also in close proximity to the commercial district on Centre Street. Many of the tree-lined streets have stunning Victorian houses on ample lots with lovely gardens. Some of these larger homes have been converted into multifamily houses and then into condominiums. The former Children's Museum and its grounds were developed into condominiums with breathtaking views of the Pond. Pondside is one of the most sought-after areas in Metro Boston.
Arboretum: is the area from the Arborway next to the Arboretum to South Street and from Centre Street to the Forest Hills MBTA stop. Having the ARnold Arboretum within a short walk to your home makes this neighborhood in high demand. Add to this feature are the conveniences of being close to the MBTA stop and the commercial
districts surrounding Centre Street and South Street. The homes consist of a higher
number of older multifamily homes. The lot sizes are small and many of the street are narrow and one-way. This feature gives the neighborhood a quaint, village atmosphere. Many of the multifamily houses have been converted into condominiums increasing the number of owner occupied residences, but the neighborhood still offers quality apartments for rent.
Woodbourne Area: was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places. The area street boundaries are Walk Hill and Goodway and Wachusett Streets. There is a variety of housing styles including colonial revival, considered by many to be originally designed as affordable for the working class. Single family and multi-family houses are the predominant housing types. Within the Woodbourne Area, is the Bourne Section consisting of the streets Northbourne, Bournedale, Southbourne and Bourne Streets. The Bourne section has the feeling of a village with small tree-lined street and mostly smaller and charming single family houses. The Woodbourne ARea is conveniently located near the Forrest Hills T-Stop and bus stops and The Arnold Arboretum.