Washington Square
A quiet residential area with excellent access to the C line and Beacon Street corridor.
About Washington Square
Washington Square is Brookline's residential sweet spot — quieter than Coolidge Corner, more walkable than Chestnut Hill, and served by the C line on Beacon Street. The 'square' itself is a small commercial node at the intersection of Beacon Street and Washington Street, with a handful of restaurants, a pharmacy, and daily-needs shops. The surrounding blocks are lined with handsome homes — Colonials and Tudors on streets like Griggs Road, Salisbury Road, and Tappan Street. It's the kind of neighborhood where families walk to the T stop in the morning, kids ride bikes to friends' houses after school, and the pace feels distinctly slower than the busier commercial areas. Corey Hill Park, perched at one of the highest points in Brookline, offers panoramic views of the Boston skyline.
Property Character
Solidly residential and well-maintained. A mix of handsome Colonials and Tudors on good-sized lots, alongside some prewar apartment buildings on Beacon Street. Less condo-heavy than Coolidge Corner. Streets like Griggs, Salisbury, and Tappan have beautiful, established housing stock. More single-family inventory available here than in the denser Brookline neighborhoods.
Typical Home Styles
Best For
Local Highlights
- •Corey Hill Park — panoramic Boston skyline views from one of Brookline's highest points
- •Washington Square shops — small but practical commercial node at Beacon and Washington
- •Beacon Street corridor — tree-lined boulevard with the C line running through
- •Griggs Road and Tappan Street — beautiful, walkable residential blocks
- •Prasad — upscale Indian cuisine that's become a neighborhood destination
Getting Around
Washington Square stop on the Green Line C branch, plus nearby stops at Tappan Street and Dean Road. Kenmore in about 15 minutes, Copley in 20. Bus route 65 connects to Brighton Center. The C line frequency can be inconsistent, but the multiple stops give flexibility. Street parking is more manageable here than in Coolidge Corner.
Schools
Served primarily by Lawrence School (K-8), with some addresses in the Devotion School zone. Lawrence is a well-regarded K-8 with a diverse student body and strong community. All students go to Brookline High School. The Lawrence school community is particularly tight-knit.
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