City of Somerville Page

Somerville, MA

Location, Location, Location!

The city of Somerville is located 3.4 miles directly northwest of Boston, a commuter’s dream!  Drivers can connect with the McGrath Highway or Interstate 93, as both pass right through the city. The MBTA also offers direct access to the Boston or points north, via rapid transit trains and 15 different bus routes, with additional rail service available nearby. This is a popular walking and biking city, as well. Walking on the Somerville Community Path you’ll find grass, trees, a community garden and convenient connections to nearby shops and restaurants.

Somerville has history dating back to 1842 which you will see in some of the neighborhood architecture, but it has also embraced a modern vibe. the Assembly Row District which offers upscale shops, hip restaurants and apartments with amazing views of the Mystic River.

Somerville Facts

• Somerville Population: 81,360
• Square Miles: 4.2
• 2022 Average Home Price: Single Family $1,224,448; Condo $874,865
• 2023 Property Tax Rate Per $1,000: $10.34
• Average High School SAT: 1,160
• Median Household Income: $108,896

Things to See and Do

• Assembly Row
• Aeronaut Brewing Co
• Bow Market
• Bouldering Project
• Somerville Theatre
• Winter Farmers Market
• The Museum of Bad Art
• Davis Square
• Union Square
• Mystic River Reservation

Educational Matters

• Somerville Public Schools
• Covid-19 Updates

Restaurants

• • Anna’s Taqueria – 236A Elm Street
  • Avenue Kitchen & Bar – 158 Boston Ave
  • Boston Burger Company – 37 Davis Square
  • Bronwyn – 255 Washington Street
  • Ball Square Cafe – 708 Broadway
  • Carolicious Venezuelan Food – 14 Tyler Street
  • Dave’s Fresh Pasta – 81 Holland Street
  • Field & Vine – 9 Sanborn Court
  • Highland Kitchen – 150 Highland Ave
  • Juliet – 263 Washington Street!
  • Mikes Food & Spirits – 9 Davis Square
  • Mr. Crepe – 51 Davis Square
  • The Neighborhood Restaurant – 25 Bow Street
  • Nibble Kitchen – 1 Bow Market Way
  • Oath Craft Pizza – 280 Elm Street
  • Posto – 187 Elm Street
  • Rosebud American Kitchen & Bar – 381 Summer Street
  • Sarma Restaurant – 249 Pearl Street
  • Sacco’s American Flatbread – 45 Day Street
  • Sound Bites – 704 Broadway
  • Tasting Counter – 14 Tyler Street
  • Union Square Donuts – 20 Bow Street
  • The Painted Burro – 219 Elm Street
  • Dali – 415 Washington Street
  • Spoke – 89 Holland Street
  • True Bistro – 1153 Broadway
  • Foundry on Elm – 255 Elm Street
  • Out of the Blue – 215 Elm Street
  • Tu y Yo – 858 Broadway
  • Five Horses Tavern – 400 Highland Ave
  • La Brasa – 124 Broadway
  • Celeste – 21 Bow Street
  • The Independent – 75 Union Square
  • Alex’s Kitchen – 26 Springfield Street
  • Redbones Barbecue – 55 Chester Street
  • Earls – 698 Assembly Row
  • Tenoch – 382 Highland Ave
  • Legal Sea foods – 301 Great River Road
  • Vinny’s Ristorante – 76 Broadway

City Websites

• • City of Somerville website
  • Somerville Public Library
  • Somerville Recreation Department

Thank You…

I would like to sincerely thank you for choosing me as your real estate professional.
If you have more questions about Somerville, or about any of the surrounding towns, please call anytime. I  look forward to hearing from you!

Elizabeth Crampton, VP, CRS
Coldwell Banker Realty
Egcrampton@aol.com
cell: 781-389-4400