Teele 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:
1
/ 9
/ 1
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:
Single Family
PRICE:
$800,000
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Teele Sq-nr Davis Sq; Expert developer designed & oversaw construction of his own residence, built for the long run. One enters a stately home w/custom trim, built-ins, carefully placed windows for light, privacy, furniture & art. Main floor is open plan, airy & elegant w/9'6" ceilings, 2nd flr-dramatic BR w/19' ceilings & loft rm for meditation, studio use; skylight; custom media rm w/great acoustics; priv patio, garden, custom, beau landscaping; List of many features avail;Condo deed-2 units
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$800,000
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An expert developer designed & oversaw construction of his own priv. res., built for the long run. Upon setting foot inside, one enters a stately home w/custom trim, built-ins, carefully placed windows for light, privacy, furniture & art. Main floor is open plan, airy and elegant w/9'6" ceilings, 2nd flr-dramatic BR w/19' ceilings & loft rm for meditation, studio use; skylight; custom media rm w/great acoustics; priv patio, garden, beau landscaping; list of the many custom features is avail.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$459,900
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One of a kind Townhouse with single family features and walking distance to Davis Square. House has its own garage under for work, play and winter parking. Open floor plan with slider to private deck and intimate urban garden. Hardwood floors throughout this completely renovated house. Remodeled kitchen includes cork floor, granite counters, glass tile backsplash and maple cabinetry.Matching maple window seat makes this a warm inviting home. Landscaping is low maintenance with soakers.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$549,000
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Spacious Teele Sq. condo, less than 3/4 mile from Davis Sq., w/central air, exclusive driveway and garage, and common yard. First fl: eat-in kitchen with ss appliances, granite counters, beech cabinets, and breakfast area w/glass doors leading to covered private porch; w/d in unit; dining room; living room; full bath; sunroom. Second fl: 3 generous bedrooms, full bath, and storage closets. Renovated 2003.Ample basement storage, updated systems. Walk to T, shops, theaters, restaurants, markets
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$579,876
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Wonderful family owned home for 40+ years. Owner takes great pride in this home! Second floor cathedral ceilings in livingroom with additional exposed stairway with Beautiful spacious master bedroom. Great unique archways open and spacious. Wonderful front and back porches; owner's unit has enclosed three seasoned porch which is bright spacious and warm.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$589,900
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2009 LEED Silver certified construction in Teele Sq, just minutes to Davis. This spacious, crisp, contemporary 2 bed plus den unit is situated in a 2009 Green Building of America award winning building. Kitchen with high end stainless Bosch Energy Star appliances. Ultra renewable bamboo floors, low-E Marvin windows. Highest quality construction. Geologica master bath with jacuzzi, large frameless glass shower stall, dual sinks. 1500 square foot bamboo enclosed rear yard with patio and shed.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$559,900
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Wonderful 2 level Vict style condo w/in minutes to Teele Sq, Davis Sq & Tufts U. A mix of orig. details w/mod conveniences, lg e-in kit. Features wide oak flrs, widened entries, a gas firepl, study, side encl porch w/ F&R porches, roof deck & more. Short walk to Teele & Davis.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$439,000
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Fabulous renovation of 4bd duplex on a quiet street steps to Teele Square, Tufts, 15 min walk to Davis. Easy access to Alewife/93; All high-end finishes including granite, stainless steel appliances, built-ins,original detail, smart layout & deck overlooking an oversized yard. If private space is a priority, then the mint master suite is hard to beat w master bath/Jacuzzi, laundry & 4th bed/office.Hardwoods + lovely bonus Sunroom! All this without sacrificing value!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$324,900
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Fantastic sleek loft-style one bed condo in happening Teele Square. Private patio/garden area! Open layout, kitchen w deluxe ss appliances, modern high end finishes throughout. Radiant heated floors, dynamic layout, terrific built-ins, ample closet space, in-unit laundry, electric fireplace, pet friendly. Storage. Every space has been smartly enhanced for great living - all in a fabulous location close to Davis Sq.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$474,000
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Energy Efficient & Green. Architect Designed Residence at Clarendon Hill. Mahogany Door, Open Floor Plans, 8+ ft. Ceilings, Oversized Windows, 2-Level Living, Oak Hardwoods, 2 Bed, 2 Bath, Maple & Granite Kitchen with Island, GE Profile appliances, Gas Log Fireplace, In-Unit Laundry, Spiral Staircase to Great Room (now used as 3rd Bed-Exercise Room,Central Air, Wired for CAT5-DSL-Central Alarm.Separate Basement Storage, 2 Off Street Parking . 7/10 mi to Davis.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$519,000
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NEW CONSTRUCTION ? 17 unit luxury development in desirable Teele Sq. Fabulous SW facing penthouse corner unit w/ lofty living spaces, sun filed dining rm. w/ soaring 14? ceiling, roomy Chef?s kitchen w/ SS appliances & over 20?of granite counters w/ breakfast bar. High efficient heating, 6? fully insulated exterior walls, 2 pkg spots, association garden. Walk score of 88, breeze to Davis Sq. & T into Boston. Choose cabinets, flooring & granite counters w/early purchase.
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