Follen Heights
A quiet, wooded residential enclave in southeastern Lexington — close to Arlington, generous lots, and a neighborhood that values privacy and green space.
About Follen Heights
Follen Heights occupies a wooded corner of southeastern Lexington, near the Arlington border and the start of the Minuteman Bikeway. The character here is distinctly different from the center — more wooded, more private, with homes set back on lots that feel deeper into nature than their actual distance from civilization. The housing stock is predominantly mid-century with some newer construction, and the lots tend toward a third of an acre or more with significant tree cover. Follen Church, a Unitarian congregation, gives the area its name and has been a community anchor for generations. For buyers who want Lexington schools and a Lexington address but prefer a more secluded, wooded setting over center-town bustle, Follen Heights delivers exactly that.
Property Character
Mid-century Colonials and Capes on wooded lots, some newer construction. Significant tree cover gives a secluded feel. Lots are generally a third of an acre or larger. Quiet dead-end streets and cul-de-sacs.
Typical Home Styles
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Local Highlights
- •Wooded, private setting with a secluded feel
- •Close to Minuteman Bikeway trailhead
- •Larger lots with significant tree cover
- •Quiet streets and cul-de-sacs ideal for families
Getting Around
Minuteman Bikeway provides car-free access to Alewife Red Line — a 15-20 min bike ride. Express bus accessible from nearby Massachusetts Avenue. Slightly more transit-accessible than northern Lexington due to Arlington proximity.
Schools
Feeds into Bowman Elementary (rated 8/10) or Bridge Elementary (rated 9/10) depending on address. Close to the Arlington border means some families also use Arlington recreation programs.
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