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The City of Somerville is an urban industrial city in the Mystic Valley on the Boston transportation corridor to the northwest. It occupies about 4.1 square miles along the divide between the lower Charles and Mystic River watersheds.
Somerville was a critical military position in the Revolution, with fortifications on Prospect Hill, and was an important corridor of turnpike, canal and railroad routes from Boston during the early 19th century. But in its earliest history, Somerville served as the grazing lands for the residents of Charlestown with only a few scattered permanent settlements. Among them was Governor Winthrop's estate at Ten Hills, the location of the first ship built in the colonies, the Blessing of the Bay, in 1631. Somerville's location, close to Boston and Charlestown, assured early development of markets for the city's agriculture and dairying products as well as well as for pottery, bricks and slate.
Establishment of the area as a town in 1842 stimulated growth and in eight years the community's population more than tripled. In each of the next decades, until 1870, the population doubled. Many of the new settlers, including a large number of Irish immigrants, worked in the various brickyards of Somerville, producing as many as 1.3 million bricks a year by hand or 5.5 million with a new patent press. In 1851, the American Tube Works was opened and began manufacturing the first seamless brass tubes in the U.S. using an English patent. This marked the entrance of heavy industry into Somerville, and was soon followed by rolling and slitting mills, iron works and manufacturers of steam engines and boilers. Diversification into glass production, food processing and meat packing soon followed.
Establishment of street car lines opened Somerville's greatest suburban growth and population again exploded, growing six fold between 1870 and 1915. Development explosions in other parts of the country increased the demand for bricks and at the highest point of production, 24 million bricks were being made a year in the 12 brickyards in the city, while the scale of the meat packing industry earned Somerville the reputation as the Chicago of New England.
The city's population reached its peak during the Second World War when 105,883 people were said to create a density greater than that of Calcutta. Closely built two family homes and three deckers were put up around the city to house this population, many of whom worked in the Ford Motor Company plant, at the First National warehouse or in the wholesale slaughtering and meatpacking industry.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
151 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
157 |
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8th Grade Math: |
158 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
148 |
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8th Grade Science: |
160 |
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4th Grade Math: |
210 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
222 |
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Spending/Student:
$10,453
Average SAT scores:
1420
Student/Teacher Ratios:
12.6 to 1
Community
Population:74,405 Median Income in town: $58,466 Population Density:
(people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 23.5 / 1,000
Violent: 3.4 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
13
/ 84
/ 31
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $377,000
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $389,900
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: -3%
Avg single family tax bill:
$2,880
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
N/A
Subway info:
Red Line
Bus lines:
80, 85, 87, 88, 89, 90, 101, 194, 910, 911
Miles to Boston:
3
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
9
Rail time to Boston:
N/A
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$299,000
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Cheerful, spacious, & bright 2 bedroom + study/office located near the coffee shops, restaurants, & shops of Union Square, & Kirkland Village. Walk or bike to Harvard & Cambridge. Large living room & dining room w/ colorful freshly painted walls, original detail, china cabinet, & hardwood floors. Charming bath w/ colorful tile & double sink. Study/office could be used as a small bedroom, but has no closet. Deeded basement storage & washer/dryer. Shared garden. Newer roof & boiler. 1 car parking.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$499,000
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This delightful duplex is situated in a Victorian-era house on historic Adams Street. Renovated in 2006, the unit has a private entrance & over 1750 square feet of living area on two floors. The interior features modern appointments, which masterfully blend with period details. There are 3 bedrooms, including a spacious master bedroom w/a fireplace as well as 2 full bathrooms including an elegant 4-piece bath w/laundry. An additional 2 bedrooms, a private fenced in patio & deck, & 2-car parking
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$154,440
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Great value for an efficient 2 bedroom unit in convenient Winter Hill location. Unit has great potential.Features modern kitchen and bathroom. Livingroom and kitchen have engineered hardwood floors. One deeded parking space with overflow parking. Opportunity to own a unit in a great building. Sold as is.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$329,000
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Location...location...location. Family owned and well cared for two family in prime area. Property is ideal for investment or for occapancy. Second floor unit offers two levels of living space with 3 generous sized bedrooms, large living room, kitchen & dining room. First floor unit is a spacious one bedroom apartment. Both oil and gas on property (house is heated by oil but gas for hot water and stoves). Located on a side street but convenient to many amenities. Don't miss out!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$499,000
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Fantastic new renovation of a huge turreted Victorian house. Each unit has open floor plans with painted Martha Stewart cabinets, marble counters and farmer sink, stainless appliances and lg islands. Unit 2 has a master suite with huge marble tile shower, plus 2 bedrooms, original oak parquette floors, 2 full baths, lots of lg windows, in-unit laundry. 2 car parking. Close to Highland Kitchen, shopping and transportation.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$495,000
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A fabulous single family meticulously renovated with a gracious entryway and inviting home. Kitchen detailed with soapstone counter tops, cherry wood cabinets, and vented gas cook-top with high heat burners. Expansive back yard for entertaining, lounging, and gardening, with a double lot for 3+ cars. Three bedrooms and great storage space in the attic and basement. All newer systems, roof, windows, and front porch. Open House Sunday 12-2 pm.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$499,000
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Fantastic new renovation of a huge turreted Victorian house. Each unit has open floor plans with painted Martha Stewart cabinets, marble counters and farmer sink, stainless appliances and lg islands. Unit 3 has an open plan with cathedral ceilings, skylights, a master suite with huge marble tile shower, plus 2 bedrooms, 5" oak floors, 2 full baths, lots of lg windows, in-unit laundry. 2 car parking. Close to Highland Kitchen, shopping and transportation.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$549,000
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Fantastic new renovation of a huge turreted Victorian house. Each unit has open floor plans with painted Martha Stewart cabinets, marble counters and farmer sink, stainless appliances and lg islands. Unit 1 has a master suite plus 2 bedrooms with the original oak parquette floors, 2 full baths, lots of lg windows, in-unit laundry and an enormous family room with full bath and separate entrance. 2 car parking and outdoor space. Close to Highland Kitchen, shopping and transportation.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$499,000
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A gorgeous condo! Lovingly updated with special care taken to preserve its Victorian charm, this unit is flooded with sunlight and features spacious rooms that interconnect easily for effortless entertaining. Enormous kitchen with fantastic cabinet and work space. Master suite flooded with sunlight, with private bath and balcony. One exclusive use outdoor space for compact car. Shared yard. Spectacular location, a short walk to Davis Square and the T via the bike path!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$695,000
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Spectacualr space and light in this most generous 3 bedroom 2 level unit in a classic Davis Square Philadephia Style Victorian. Private front treetop Deck, overlooks turn of the century residential street. Huge kitchen with its own private deck. Awesome renovation preserves period detail, while adding today's conveniences. Three generous bedrooms and two spaciouis baths are arranged for privacy. Exclusive use outside space for parking one compact car (not tandem). Share yard.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$589,000
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Beautiful new condo conversion. Take the minuteman bike path to Davis Sq or walk to Porter Sq for Red Line train or Ball Sq for restaurants and shopping and future Green Line extension. 2 new granite bathrooms, jacuzzi, cathedral ceiling, skylight, recessed lighting. Lots of natural wood, china cabinet, storage space, 2 porches, central air and newer systems . Laundry in unit, new kitchen appliances, big pantry, decent size common yard.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$249,900
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A lot of potencial on this large 3 plus bedroom Duplex Style Single home, is located in the desirable Winter Hill of Somerville. It has updated windows throughout, Updated heating system, hardwood floors in most rooms, the basement is finished with a full batroom. House is in need of TLC. Sold As Is.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$319,900
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Fantastic value with well maintained and affordable 2FM in East Somerville, Newly renovation full bath, 2+ car driveway parking. This home is good price for MF and ideal for the first time home buyer or investor. Needs 24 hours prior to showing times. Subject to have Bank Pre-approval letter.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$549,000
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WOW! Renovated 3-br, 3-bath duplex in Powder House across from Tufts University green. Close to Davis Square subway & near shops + restaurants in Ball Square. Open plan with gas fp, crown moldings & 8'11 ceiling height. Kitchen with center island, cherry cabinets & stainless steel appliances. Master BR with walk-in closet and bath en suite. Second BR on main level a generous 15 x 15. Light-filled lower level with laundry, expansive bed-bath suite and storage. AC. Enjoy front porch & shared yard.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$1,400,000
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TRUE LOFT LIVING! This rare loft sits in the heart of Davis Square, just two minutes to the red line. With your living space over three levels, this open concept home has the ability to do virtually anything you see fit. Leave it as open as you like or easily put in bedrooms. With over 3400 square feet, two private patios and floor to ceiling windows on all FOUR sides, concrete radiant floors throughout, direct garage access into unit as well as a huge in-unit storage room...COME TAKE A LOOK!
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$419,950
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Standard 3-family, 5-5-5, all separate utilities, old wide pine floors mostly with some plywood, no modernization to the house at all, 3rd floor is standard "cold water flat" gas on gas log heating unit, 3-front porches, no rear porches, needs work, great opportunity for investor or first time home buyer. 1st floor apartment available for showing to serious buyers on second showing. No leases, TAW for both. 2nd floor needs 24 hours prior to showing times. Price reflects work needed to be done.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$299,000
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$549,000
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Spectacular Davis Sq. location. 4 min. walk to T & bike path. 98 Walkscore. Spacious, bright 1st floor 1 level layout w/ 2 beds, 2 full baths. Master bedroom w/ en-suite bath. Tasteful 2012 remodel w/ crown moldings, new wiring & plumbing, Rinnai tankless water heater. Wood burning fireplace. Stunning gourmet kitchen w/ Bosch S/S appliances, granite counters, glass tile back splash, farmer's sink. Luxury baths w/ travertine. Pets OK. Shared yard. In-unit w/d hookup, central air, garage parking.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$419,000
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1890'S Workers Cottage, 1st floor (856sf) with Maple Cabinet Kitchen, Dining Rm, Living Room, Tile Bath and Master Bedroom. 2nd floor (844sf + 588 sf finished 3rd fl). Maple Cabinet Kitchen with skylight, Living & Dining with New Berber Carpet, Updated Tile Bath. 3rd floor Master suite with Skylight Views of neighboring Mansard Roof lines and Boston Skyline. Updated Utilities, Windows and newer Roof. Potential 2 Off Street Parking
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$209,900
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1st O.H. 1/22 12:30-1:30! Never dig your car out of snow again! Garage parking w/ heated drive! This lovely one bedroom atop Winter Hill is minutes to Tufts U., Downtown, Davis, Porter, Harvard Squares and Rts. 93/16/28. Newer gleaming hardwood floors, updated kitchen and bath, private patio, in unit laundry included, fireplaced living room. Central AC. Storage bin + bike storage directly across hall! HIGH owner occupancy. Low condo fee. Just move in and enjoy this fabulous location!
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