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A changing Boston neighborhood divided by Interstate 93
Separated by Interstate 93 on the border of Somerville and Charlestown, Medford Street-The Neck is an eclectic, urban neighborhood just outside Boston. The construction of Interstate 93 through the neighborhood in the 1950s, part of Boston’s urban renewal efforts, altered the neighborhood’s original landscape. "The highway and Sullivan Station changed the connection the neighborhood had. The whole area used to have residential homes,” says Jesse MacDonald, Realtor at Gibson Sotheby's International Realty in Charlestown.
Today, the neighborhood is essentially divided in two. The western side of the neighborhood has an enclave of homes wedged between Somerville and the highway that is still technically part of Charlestown. MacDonald explains that, although the area has no official name, some call it the “Lost Village” or “Forgotten Charlestown.” Others refer to only that part of the neighborhood as “The Neck.” The eastern side of the neighborhood is still connected with the rest of Charlestown, on the Mystic River. Either way, the area offers extensive transportation options into Boston’s city center and a diverse, unique community within walking and biking distance of many retailers and restaurants near the Mystic River.
Residents in Medford Street-The Neck have easy access to Boston and its many amenities.
Colorful and modern townhouse-style homes are common throughout Medford Street-The Neck.
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An eclectic mix of urban living options including condos and townhouses
Homes in the neighborhood run the gamut of urban residential options: properties span from renovated single-family homes from the 1800s to newly built, modern townhouses. The neighborhood’s quirky mix of architecture creates an eclectic, interesting streetscape that suits a variety of needs. “There will be a whole apartment complex next to a single-family or two-family home,” says Grace Bloodwell, Real Estate Broker at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Charlestown. She explains that the area attracts a diverse mix of people. “We really see young professionals, families, empty nesters and medical students,” she says. The neighborhood is split nearly evenly between renters and owners, and properties usually sell for between $800,000 and $1.5 million. One-bedroom condos can sell for as low as $500,000, while renovated, three-bedroom townhouses can reach nearly $2 million.
Western-facing homes in Medford Street-The Neck get ample amounts of sunlight during the afternoon.
Some of the larger residential properties sit in solitude among the rest living in Medford Street-The Neck.
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Local spots along Broadway and more at Assembly Row
Tavern at the End of the World is a popular neighborhood establishment, serving beers and pub grub in its dimly lit, casual venue. “They have the best curry fries in Boston,” Bloodwell says. On Broadway, locals will find more local spots like Vinny’s Ristorante, which serves authentic Italian dishes including heaping piles of pasta, deli meats and pizza. “[Broadway] is a nice, wide tree-lined boulevard. They widened it within the last year for bikes and pedestrians,” Bloodwell says. For groceries and higher-end shopping, Assembly Row is less than a mile away. This development on the river has a Trader Joe’s, T.J. Maxx, Lululemon and more restaurants and stores.
Tavern at the End of the World is a local watering hole that's popular among locals alike in Medford Street-The Neck.
Waverley Kitchen & Bar is local spot and a crowd favorite for good food and drinks in Medford Street-The Neck.
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Recreation in the neighborhood and a waterfront redevelopment plans
Ryan Playground overlooking the Mystic River has served as a green space with ball fields for the neighborhood. Although public waterfront space in Charlestown is limited, the Flatley Company, a real estate development company, has plans to redevelop over 25 acres of the waterfront in the coming years. “There is unused open space, old parking lots and some buildings being underutilized. There is a lot of opportunity there on the water,” MacDonald says. “Their plan is to do something similar to Assembly Row, with office space, apartments, condos and acres of open space.” For more recreation, Clougherty Pool, a public outdoor swimming pool just off Bunker Hill Street, is just next to Doherty Playground and basketball courts.
Play a game of street hockey at Ryan Playground in Medford Street-The Neck.
Families love to sit and swing on a sun-filled day at Doherty Park in Medford Street-The Neck.
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School choice in Boston and Bunker Hill Community College
Students attend the Boston School District. The district offers school choice, meaning that neighborhood students aren’t zoned to attend specific schools based on their address. Some of the nearest schools include The Warren-Prescott School, a K-8 facility that has a B-plus grade from Niche, and C-plus-rated Charlestown High School. The high school offers early college and career pathways including technology, business and health careers. Students in these pathways have the opportunity to develop job skills through job shadowing, internships and mentoring. Bunker Hill Community College is also in the southern part of the neighborhood. The college has a B grade from Niche and enrolls over 8,000 full- and part-time undergraduate students.
Warren-Prescott School in Charlestown has an overall grade of B on Niche.
Charlestown High School has an overall grade of C+ on Niche.
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Commuting into Boston’s city center on the Orange Line and I-93
Commuters can take the Orange Line into Boston’s financial district from Sullivan Square, and Bloodwell notes that many residents work at Massachusetts General Hospital, also nearby off the Orange Line. Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority buses service lines through the neighborhood as well. For those who prefer to drive, Interstate 93 goes through the neighborhood. Boston Logan International Airport is also about 4 miles east.
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Medford Street-The Neck Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Medford Street-The Neck, Boston sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Medford Street-The Neck, Boston over the last 12 months is $970,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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