Davis Square, Somerville
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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:
3
/ 13
/ 3
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:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$799,900
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This property is not turn key. However, it is in a fantastic location and offers great potential for an experienced buyer, or a creative buyer with vision. Only minutes from Davis Sq., Teele Sq., and Tufts. Walkscore of 91. This 3 family has extra space that formerly was a convenience store. RC zoning allows for many possibilities. Great opportunity to acquire a versatile property in a prime location.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$199,900
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Recently renovated studio with private patio and storage in the Davis Square Area. Newly painted. Very clean. Granite throughout. Hardwood floors. Custom made Murphy Bed. Custom designed his and hers closets. High Efficiency appliances. Laundry in the building. Low Condo Fees with the extremelly low Somerville residential Tax exemption available. Safe area to walk. Great area to live. T stop within Minutes. Bus stops within seconds. Perfect starter home or pied de terre in the Boston area.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$399,000
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Stellar Porter Square/Davis Square location on tree-lined residential side street. Sunny southeastern exposure streams lights through tall bow windows in living room & dining room. Spacious renovated eat-in-kitchen with solid counters/SS appliances. Classic architectural features include elegant fireplace (now gas! ) & glowing original wood floors. Two comfortable-sized bedrooms. 1.5 baths. Basement storage & private W/D. Shared yard for summer grilling. 1 car parking. This has it all!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$799,000
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Unbeatable Davis Sq. location steps to T, shops, restaurants, theaters. This 2-fam is in good condition and was originally a SF that could convert back nicely . Unit 1: LR, DR, bdrm, full bath, kitchen w/Ikea cabinets, unheated mudroom. Unit 2: two levels; on the first level: office, bdrm, LR, and kitchen w/maple cabinets and sliding door to deck; top floor is a master suite with half bath and large deck w/ panoramic views. Driveway and yard. Updated systems, blown-in insulation.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$799,000
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Unbeatable Davis Sq. location steps to T, shops, restaurants, theaters. This 2-fam is in good condition and was originally a SF that could convert back nicely . Unit 1: LR, DR, bdrm, full bath, kitchen w/Ikea cabinets, unheated mudroom. Unit 2: two levels; on the first level: office, bdrm, LR, and kitchen w/maple cabinets and sliding door to deck; top floor is a master suite with half bath and large deck w/ panoramic views. Driveway and yard. Updated systems, blown-in insulation.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$615,000
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Truly lovely, renovated 3 bd/1.5 ba condo on top two floors of a 2-unit association in Davis Sq. 1st fl: LR; DR w/ built-in hutch; kitchen w/ss appliances, solid counters, breakfast bar; office w/decorative fp w/door to enclosed front porch; half-bath w/ laundry; private covered rear porch. Top floor: 3 bds w/ lg closets and full bath. Wood floors, central air, generous bsmt storage, 2 car unobstructed parking in rear - all just steps away from Davis Sq. T, shops, eateries, theaters, parks.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$929,000
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Beautiful, renovated (2005) single with AC on a side street in Davis Sq. close to T and bike path. Farmer?s porch, 2-car driveway, and lovely patio with perimeter landscaping off kitchen. First fl: foyer w/hall closet; LR; DR; spacious granite/cherry/stainless kitchen w/island; study or bedroom; laundry room; tiled half bath. Top fl: 2 beds, tiled full bath, and fabulous master suite w/double closets plus walk-in closet, large tiled bath. Wood floors. Ecological fibercement siding. Walkscore®=97
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$489,900
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Sun-drenched, renovated, four bedroom condominium in a gorgeous home on beautiful corner with a large fenced lawn and garden. Enjoy your morning coffee on the outdoor porch before a short walk to Davis Square and Porter Square. Amenities abound with a Walkscore of 91. Kitchen features Energy Star appliances and Brazilian cherry hardwood floors. Living room has bay windows, high ceilings, crown molding and Southern light. Lower level has front loading washer and dryer. 2 car off-street parking.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$399,900
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Sun-drenched, two bedroom condominium in a gorgeous home on beautiful corner with a large fenced lawn and garden. With loads of outdoor space and a quick walk to the Red Line this condo is a Somerville rarity. Amenities abound with a Walkscore of 91. This two level condo has the exclusive use of outdoor deck and two off-street parking spots. Other features include eat-in kitchen, plenty of attic storage and laundry in unit.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$495,000
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Rare offering at the Lowe School Lofts! Super Sunny Corner two bedroom Loft in the heart of Davis Square. Steps to the red line T and Bike Bath. Voluminous open space with high ceilings and huge windows. This school house conversion is set off the street and elevated above street level providing beautiful tree top views with lots of privacy. Features include: updated kitchen and bath, off street parking and extra private storage area.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$514,000
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Well maintained, character filled 3 BR, 1.5 bath single family in a lovely residential neighborhood close to both Davis & Porter Square. One block from the Minuteman bike path, Lexington Park, & Albion Park. Renovated powder room, refreshed kitchen w/stainless steel appliances, 1st flr laundry, high ceilings, hardwood flrs throughout. Original mill work, Bostonian moldings & Victorian ballistry. Charming sunburst front porch, professionally installed patio, landscaped yard great for relaxing
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$759,000
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Unique 2 bed/2 bath brick & beam corner loft with 3 sides of exposure, located just a stones throw away from all that Davis Square has to offer. Post and beam interior, original brick walls, 12 ft ceilings featuring exposed ductwork, polished concrete floors, central AC, deeded parking, in-unit W/D & 2 private balconies; with the minute man bike path at your back door and easy access to the city, living in this sought after Davis Lofts Community is the only place that you should come home to!
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$798,000
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Two Family Mansard Victorian with additional Loft-Style Third floor Living Space". Excellent Davis Square location, Period Details, Rooftop Deck, Hardwood Floors,Recent Kitchen and Bath Renovation. Parking, Cathedral Ceilings, Skylights ,Exposed Bricks ,Tall Windows,Basement Storage,Coin-Op Washer/Dryer.Off Street Parking Large Driveway. Corner Lot.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$1,329,000
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Restored Mansard Victorian with amazing living and outdoor space. Attention to every detail has been made to create the perfect city dwelling.Tall ceilings, open living space, first floor bedroom suite w/full bath Open living floor plan with Fireplace, Chef's kitchen, dining room w/ 8 foot French Doors leading to patio.Elegant master suite with 8 foot doors to deck and private third floor sanctuary, finished basement w/bath and private entrance, fenced yard and patio, two decks. Two car parking.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$325,000
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Renovated 2nd floor of a 3 family between Davis and BAll Sq, Unit has high coved ceilings, french doors,study area, brand new eat in kitche, new systems etc plus in unit LHU. This unit has exclusive use of the front porch. a garage spot available for purchase for 15k . Yard is common, Great location,high ceilings and no wasted space make this a must see. Condo fee est $107
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$829,000
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Authentic PENTHOUSE LOFT in the heart of Davis Square. Enter this penthouse from a system of light steel catwalks, balconies and stair towers. Featuring three walls of windows, huge living area on first level to customize as you like, access a bedroom and full bathroom on the mezzanine level by going up a beautiful staircase that leads to dramatic skylights. Accent lighting throughout and a fabulous private 500 sq ft roof deck. W/D in unit, extra basement storage!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$1,500,000
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Beautiful loft in renovated 19th century mill with very spacious open living room spilling thru walls of glass french doors & onto a trellis covered private patio and yard. Dramatic & practical residence. 3 bedrooms, each with a full bathroom. Master bedroom with large walk in closet and glass shower w/ views. Full basement is partially finished with separate access. Davis Square restaurants, shopping, Linear Park, and subway are literally only steps away. Ideal for the red line commuter.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$549,000
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Newly renovated in the wonderful Davis Square Loft community, this one plus bedroom loft has ample closet space in the main bedroom, tons of storage and pantry space throughout the unit as well as a twin size sleeping loft for guests. With built in shelving in the living room and direct South facing light, you will feel happy to come home to this little sanctuary just steps away from all that Davis Square has to offer. Pet friendly, off street parking, laundry in unit plus private outdoor space!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$389,000
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Walk to Davis Square and Porter Square! Stunning, high quality, architect designed renovation. 2 bed 2 bath in 2 unit building.Open concept living and dining areas great for entertaining. SS appliances, granite counters w/ huge bar. En suite master bath w/marble floor and whirlpool tub. All new plumbing,elec,driveway & roof. In unit laundry, central air,high ceilings, lots of storage. 1 car parking.
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