Commuter rail
The Framingham/Worcester line runs through the Route 9 corridor, the Fitchburg line serves Concord and Lincoln, and the Franklin line reaches the southern towns. Station proximity is a genuine differentiator here.
MetroWest, Massachusetts
Bringing people home to MetroWest.
The towns west and southwest of Boston along Route 9, Route 2 and the I-495 corridor — conservation land, town centers with long histories, and larger lots with the upkeep that comes with them.
Listings
Homes for sale in MetroWest
Orientation
Find your MetroWest
MetroWest spans a wide arc. Natick, Framingham and Marlborough are larger and more urban, with rail and a lot of employment nearby. Concord, Lincoln, Sudbury, Weston and Dover lean rural and residential, with conservation land and older homes. Out at the I-495 edge — Franklin, Hopkinton, Bellingham, Wrentham — you generally get newer construction and more square footage.
The honest way to narrow this region is to pick your commute first, then your lot. Almost everything else follows from those two answers.
Highways
Route 9, Route 2, the Mass Pike and I-495 define the region's shape. Traffic varies enough that we would rather look at your specific trip than publish a number.
Open space
Conservation land, rail trails and reservoirs run through much of MetroWest, and they shape which lots exist and where. It is often the reason people choose one town over the next.
Travel times depend on your route, your schedule and the day. We look at them with you rather than publishing an average.
Explore by map
See how MetroWest fits together
Hover or select a community to find it on the map, then open its page to explore homes and local guidance.
Municipal boundaries are shown for orientation. Region names reflect the way buyers commonly explore Massachusetts, not government districts.
Communities
A place to start in MetroWest
Begin with a few of the places that best express the region, then explore every community below.
Natick
Downtown, rail and a range of housing styles
Framingham
The region's largest city, with real variety
Concord
Historic center, conservation land and rail
Sudbury
Residential town with substantial open space
Hopkinton
Newer neighborhoods near the I-495 corridor
Franklin
Commuter rail and a wide range of price points
Weston
Large lots, conservation land and rail access
Marlborough
Employment base with more affordable housing
All communities
Every city and town in MetroWest
Explore the cities and towns that make up MetroWest. If a place does not yet have its own guide, ask us for a local introduction.
Buying here
What to look at in MetroWest
Wells, septic and Title 5
Plenty of MetroWest homes are on private well and septic. Title 5 inspections are required for most transfers, and water quality testing is worth adding.
Conservation restrictions and wetlands
Conservation land and wetlands are common, and they can affect additions, pools and outbuildings. Ask what is recorded on the deed before you plan a project.
New construction and older homes side by side
The same town can hold a 1780 farmhouse and a 2024 colonial. They are inspected, insured and maintained very differently, so decide which you actually want.
Bean Group Team
Massachusetts Bean Group Team Members
Bean Group team members licensed in Massachusetts who work with buyers and sellers in MetroWest.
Sharon Bean
Executive PartnerReal Estate Agent
Licensed in Massachusetts (MA)
Susan Penta
Real Estate Agent
Licensed in Massachusetts (MA)
Rhonda Haley
Real Estate Agent
Licensed in Massachusetts (MA)
Common questions
Questions people ask about buying in MetroWest
What does MetroWest include?
The Middlesex towns west of the inner suburbs — Natick, Framingham, Concord, Sudbury, Marlborough and their neighbors — plus the western and southern Norfolk towns along I-495, including Franklin, Medfield, Sharon and Wrentham. The directory on this page lists all of them.Is MetroWest the same as the 495 corridor?
They overlap. I-495 forms the western edge of the region, and several MetroWest towns sit right on it, but the region also reaches in toward Route 9 and Route 2.Where do I get the most space?
Generally toward the I-495 edge and in the more rural towns. Closer to Boston, lots get smaller and prices per square foot climb.
Thinking about MetroWest?
Tell us what you are looking for and we will point you at the right towns — including the ones you have not thought of yet.