Hastings
A small village along the commuter rail line — quiet residential streets, conservation land, and easy train access to Boston.
About Hastings
Hastings is Weston's commuter-friendly enclave — a small cluster of homes near the Hastings commuter rail station that provides the rare combination of Weston's estate character and actual train access to Boston. The surrounding streets are quiet, wooded, and private, with homes set well back from the road on large lots. Cat Rock Park and the Weston Reservoir are nearby, offering extensive trail networks. For buyers who want Weston's schools and land but need a practical commute to the city, Hastings is the neighborhood that makes it work.
Property Character
Wooded lots of 1-2+ acres with homes set among mature trees. A mix of well-maintained mid-century homes and newer construction. Less formal than Silver Hill, more private than the Center.
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Local Highlights
- •Commuter rail station providing direct service to North Station
- •Adjacent to Cat Rock Park and extensive trail network
- •Weston Reservoir walking paths nearby
- •Wooded, private setting with genuine seclusion
Getting Around
Hastings commuter rail station to North Station in ~30 min. This is the more convenient of Weston's two rail stops. Car still needed for most errands.
Schools
Feeds into Woodland School (rated 9/10). Same top-ranked Weston school system. Smaller neighborhood means a tight-knit group of families who tend to carpool and coordinate.
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