A small village located six miles west of downtown Boston, Chestnut Hill’s name refers to the several hills that look onto the Chestnut Hill Reservoir. While most of this quaint town primarily remained a farm town with plenty of usable lands, the famous reservoir area was developed in 1870 by the renowned landscaper and architect, Frederick Law Olmsted.

Even so, Chestnut Hill still holds onto its roots, offering plenty of opportunities to revisit its history. The Kennard Park and Conservation Area, for example, is a post-agricultural forest based on 19th-century farmland. There, you can find stone walls, the original swamp, and century-old trees.

Chestnut Hill is home to Boston College and plenty of single-family homes. Many residents would agree that one of the best parts about living in Chestnut Hill is the landscape, which is complete with rolling hills and a reservoir. It’s a very desirable community to live in, for people and pests. A combination of woodlands and water means that many pests and insects are common in the area.