Fayville
Eastern Southborough along Route 135 — near the Framingham border, the commuter rail, and Fay School.
About Fayville
Fayville sits in eastern Southborough, centered around the commuter rail stop on Route 135 (the Framingham/Worcester line). This is Southborough's most transit-accessible area — the Southborough commuter rail station is here, making it the logical choice for anyone who commutes to Boston by train. Fay School, one of the oldest boarding schools in the country, anchors the neighborhood with its manicured campus. The housing is a mix of vintage Colonials and Capes near the train station and larger properties on Parkerville Road and the surrounding streets. Fayville has slightly more density than the rest of Southborough, which gives it a faintly more connected, village-like feel.
Property Character
Mix of older Colonials and Capes near the commuter rail, with larger homes on wooded lots along the surrounding roads. The most transit-accessible housing in Southborough.
Typical Home Styles
Best For
Local Highlights
- •Southborough commuter rail station for Boston commutes
- •Fay School campus adds green space and prestige
- •Slightly more village feel than other parts of Southborough
- •Eastern location provides easier access to Framingham and Route 9 corridor
Getting Around
Southborough commuter rail station (Framingham/Worcester line) — roughly 45 minutes to South Station. The best transit option in Southborough by far. Route 135 connects to Framingham and Westborough.
Schools Serving Fayville
Feeds into Neary Elementary (rated 8/10). Adjacent to Fay School (private, grades 1-9). Strong school community with high academic expectations and robust extracurricular offerings.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fayville
What is Fayville in Southborough like?
Eastern Southborough along Route 135 — near the Framingham border, the commuter rail, and Fay School. Fayville sits in eastern Southborough, centered around the commuter rail stop on Route 135 (the Framingham/Worcester line). This is Southborough's most transit-accessible area — the Southborough commuter rail station is here, making it the logical choice for anyone who commutes to Boston by train. Fay School, one of the oldest boarding schools in the country, anchors the neighborhood with its manicured campus. The housing is a mix of vintage Colonials and Capes near the train station and larger properties on Parkerville Road and the surrounding streets. Fayville has slightly more density than the rest of Southborough, which gives it a faintly more connected, village-like feel. Fayville is especially popular with boston commuters who want to use the train and families connected to fay school. Contact Steinmetz Real Estate for a personalized tour of Fayville.
What are home prices in Fayville, Southborough?
Homes in Fayville typically range from $700K (Cape near station) – $1.3M (Colonial on acreage). The Southborough market has seen a +5.5% year-over-year price change. Sarina Steinmetz has 26+ years of experience in this neighborhood — call (617) 610-0207 for a precise valuation.
What types of homes are in Fayville?
Fayville features Colonial, Cape Cod, Garrison Colonial, Contemporary homes. Mix of older Colonials and Capes near the commuter rail, with larger homes on wooded lots along the surrounding roads. The most transit-accessible housing in Southborough. Browse active listings in Southborough on our listings page.
How is the commute from Fayville, Southborough?
Southborough commuter rail station (Framingham/Worcester line) — roughly 45 minutes to South Station. The best transit option in Southborough by far. Route 135 connects to Framingham and Westborough. From Southborough, the drive to Downtown Boston (South Station) is approximately 45-60 min and 45-55 min (Commuter Rail) by transit.
What are the best schools near Fayville?
Feeds into Neary Elementary (rated 8/10). Adjacent to Fay School (private, grades 1-9). Strong school community with high academic expectations and robust extracurricular offerings. Top-rated schools include Algonquin Regional High School (9/10), P. Brent Trottier Middle School (8/10), Woodward Elementary (8/10). The Steinmetz team can help you verify school zones for specific addresses in Fayville.
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