About Roslindale

An accessible, diverse neighborhood for all with a strong sense of community and easy access to green space.

Once known as the “garden suburb of Boston” Roslindale was named for its surrounding landscape when the area seceded from Roxbury and was annexed as a part of Boston in 1873. The word “roslin” was suggested by a local, well-traveled resident who said the area reminded him of Roslin, Scotland which was then combined with the word “dale” as it is surrounded by rolling hills, like a dale. The area known today as Roslindale Village boomed prior to the rise of the shopping mall, serving as a major shopping district for the city of Boston with department stores, food markets, showrooms and a movie theater. Much of its historic architecture remains in place with modern day improvements and establishments in place. The community continues to grow and evolve, yet has a strong history of established residents and businesses at its core.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Proximity to downtown with ample green space, but without the downtown price tags.

A good mix of condos and single family homes with many businesses concentrated in and around the “Village” or the “Square” of streets including Belgrade, Washington, Corinth and South Streets, which border Adams Park. Commuting via the Commuter Rail is only 12 minutes from Roslindale Village to Back Bay Station or the Orange Line at Forest Hills is a quick bus ride away for T commutes.