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Accessible living in a Belmont neighborhood
With distinguished New England architecture, Waverly Square is a Belmont community with a collegiate feel near Cambridge and Harvard Square. Progressing from a rural commune to a railroad center and a streetcar suburb, the neighborhood today attracts many residents with academic backgrounds and is sought after for its proximity to nearby universities. Locals enjoy convenient commuter access, pedestrian and bicycle-friendly streets, highly rated public schools and recreational opportunities, making Waverley Square a popular destination for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle that is right by the metropolis. “Waverley Square is a vibrant commercial center in Belmont, and it’s mostly an urban community,” says Adriana Poole, a Belmont resident, town hall member for 14 years and Realtor at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Commonwealth with 8 years of experience. “Trapelo Road makes it easy to connect to other places, and you have the commuter train right in the neighborhood.”
Get ready to ride the wave of life in Waverley Square.
You'll find rows of modern Colonial-style homes in Waverley Square.
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Single-family and multi-family homes in Waverly Square
With mature trees and landscaped yards complementing the New England homes, residential roads meander through the Belmont community. Home prices start at approximately $1 million for cottages, bungalows and Colonial Revivals under 2,000 square feet. Larger traditional farmhouses, Georgian Revivals, Tudor Revivals, Shingle styles and Colonial-inspired properties can run from $1.5 million to over $2.5 million. “Waverley Square has a lot more condos and multi-family buildings than in other parts of Belmont,” says Poole. Duplexes may range from $700,000 to $1.4 million; condos start at $400,000, and units in multi-family homes often fetch over $1.3 million. Homes were mostly built from the early 20th century to the present day, and yard spaces are typically between 5,000 and 7,000 square feet. Occasionally, there are several homes with larger lot sizes of 10,000 square feet or up to a quarter acre. While many residences come with garages, street parking is also fairly common.
Waverley Square has many well-kept colonials, strong in character.
Multifamily homes are a common housing style in Waverley Square.
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Belmont Public Schools
Prospective primary schools include Wellington Elementary School and Daniel Butler School. Students may then head to Chenery Upper Elementary School for fifth and sixth grades and continue to Belmont Middle School for their seventh and eighth-grade years. Belmont High School shares a campus with Belmont Middle, and is known for its award-winning visual and performing arts programs, as well as distinctions such as “America’s Best High Schools” by Newsweek. Apart from the recently opened Belmont Middle School which is not yet rated, all area schools have an A-plus Niche score.
Butler Elementary School serves K-4 in Waverley Square.
Belmont Middle sits behind the Belmont High School near Waverley Square.
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Public parks and recreation areas around Waverly Square
Residents can play basketball, tennis and baseball at Grove Street Park, and children can enjoy the onsite play equipment. Town Field Playground offers additional pickleball courts and play areas for children. Pequossette Park and Danehy Park are nearby with athletic fields and off-leash areas for dogs. Golfers can book tee times at Oakley Country Club or at Fresh Pond Golf Course. Locals can also take their children to Beaver Brook Reservation to see a waterfall, take walks or have fun at the splash pad in the summer months.
Ball up on the courts at the Town Field in Waverley Square.
Bring the toddlers or your kids to the swings at Grove Street Park in Wavelery Square.
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Commuter rail at Waverley Station
Popular for its proximity to city centers, Waverley Square is approximately 4 miles from Cambridge and 8 miles from Boston. The Boston Logan International Airport is about 12 miles away via Interstate 90, and St. Elizabeth's Medical Center and Mount Auburn Hospital are about 4 miles southeast of the neighborhood. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority also provides bus and rail services for commuters, including a commuter train station in Waverley Square. In addition, the neighborhood has bike lanes and sidewalks throughout, and many people opt for biking as their main transportation method. “The city has reconfigured Concord Avenue to be more bike-friendly; they moved the bike lanes and now there’s parking between the cyclists and traffic,” Poole says.
Riding the commuter rail is a breeze in Waverley Square.
Bring your bike to WheelWorks in Waverley Square for a top-notch tune-up.
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Restaurants and retailers along Trapelo Road
Various restaurants and retailers are located along the neighborhood’s main thoroughfare, Trapelo Road, including a Star Market for grocery shopping and a CVS Pharmacy. Residents may grab a cup of coffee at Ovenbird Café or some sweets at Moozy's Ice Cream. Area pizzerias and Italian restaurants include Belmont Pizza and Fiorella’s Trattoria. Cafe Vanak serves Persian cuisine, while Spice Delight makes authentic Indian food. Whole Foods Market and Trader Joe’s are across from Fresh Pond in Cambridge, and Watertown Mall is 3 miles away with big-box retailers such as Target.
Trapelo Rd in Waverley Square is known for being active with locals and visitors alike.
Taste before you buy any of the olive oils offered at Art's Specialties in Waverley Square.
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Music festivals and local events in Belmont
Belmont has several community events throughout the year, including the Belmont Porchfest, which is a music event that takes place on porches and front yards in the neighborhood. The Payson Park Music Festival is a donation-based concert series that runs from June to August. The Belmont Media Center also keeps residents updated on local news, events, art talks and exhibits, providing opportunities for people to get involved in the community. Additional events nearby include the Cambridge Arts River Festival, which takes place in the summer, and the Cambridge Carnival.
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Parks in this Area
Grove Street Playground
Coolidge Playground
Town Field
Beaver Brook Reservation
Basketball
Bike Trails
Fishing
Pequossette Park
Glacken Field & Playground
Baseball/Softball
Soccer
Playground
Transit
Airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
21 min drive
Train
Waverley
Bus
Church St & Lexington St
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Lexington St & Belmont St
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Huron Ave & Grove St
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Trapelo Rd & Beech St
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Lexington St & Burnham St
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Lexington St & Beech St
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Belmont St & Payson Rd
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Waverley Square
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Waverley Square Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Waverley Square, Belmont sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Waverley Square, Belmont over the last 12 months is $420,000, down 23% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,780
Median Age
41
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$123,712
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$154,638
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.2%
College Graduates
73.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
45.4%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
20''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
65/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
82/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
40/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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