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Waban, One of Newton's 13 Villages

Families looking at Newton real estate are often surprised to find that Newton is not a typical suburb of Boston. True, in the 1800s the area was a commuter suburb for wealthy Boston businessmen. Today, however, most of Newton’s residents work within Newton or its surrounding towns rather than commute to Boston. This contributes to a flourishing local economy, where restaurants, banks, boutiques, and other businesses prosper — along with buyers and sellers of Newton real estate. This vibrant local economy is a pleasant environment for everyone who works and plays in Newton, Massachusetts.

A unique aspect of the Newton economy is that there are 13 villages that make up the town of Newton. Each village center is a hub for shopping, dining, public art installations, and more. NewtonVillages.org is a city-wide coalition dedicated to making Newton’s village centers “better places to walk, bike, eat, shop, work, play, gather and live.” The organization manages such projects as planning festivals and events, adding bike racks, and placing local artists’ work in vacant spaces. The Newton Chamber of Commerce includes over 700 businesses and offers discounted health insurance, direct customer referrals, educational seminars, advertising opportunities and the advantage of networking with other local, established businesses in the area.

The 13 Villages of Newton, MA

Auburndale
Chestnut Hill
Lower Falls
Newton Centre
Newton Corner
Newton Highlands
Newtonville
Nonantum
Oak Hill
Thompsonville
Upper Falls
Waban
West Newton

For more information on Newton real estate and to begin a comprehensive search through hundreds of Newton MLS listings, visit the Newton real estate website today.

Since the fourth quarter of 2008, nearly 20% of commercial properties in Boston have become vacant. Businesses are steadily moving out of the city and into smaller cities like Providence, RI and Massachusetts’ surrounding suburbs. At this point in the market, now is a good time to invest in commercial property for your existing or future business endeavors.

The following are a few commercial properties in Greater Fall River MA real estate that are worth taking a look at.

At just under 4800 square feet, the building above might be a good option for an office or service-based company. The parking lot is fenced in and includes an electric gate opener. It is located at 208 Stafford Road in Fall River, MA, and it available for sale or for lease.

The property behind the inopportunely placed truck above is located at 277 South Main Street in Fall River, MA. If you are looking for a liquor license, this two-floored restaurant space already has one, as well as two bars. It is located downtown in close proximity to the Court House. The third floor has its own separate entrace and can be rented out.

There are dozens of MLS listings for commercial properties in Fall River MA and in the surrounding cities. With landlords desperate to fill their vacant spaces, now is a great time to sign a lease or invest in Fall River MA real estate for you own business.