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Close to highways, shops and beaches in Downtown Saugus
Eleven miles north of Boston, Downtown Saugus offers single-family homes with easy access to daily essentials along U.S. Route 1. “It’s convenient to shopping, the commuter rail, the hospital, Breakheart Reservation, beaches — pretty much everything is at your fingertips,” says Jennifer Mason, a real estate agent with HomeSmart Success Realty with over six years of experience. Home prices are lower here than in Boston, making the area a hub for commuters. “It’s pretty convenient to the highway,” Mason says. “You’ll see dog walkers around — it’s a nice neighborhood.”
Most Downtown Saugus residents travel by car to other nearby areas like Boston.
Take a break from shopping at the Square One Mall along Route One in Downtown Saugus.
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Single-family homes in small subdivisions with sidewalks, trees
Homes in Downtown Saugus are diverse; most were built during the mid- to late 20th century, but 21st-century and historic 19th-century homes are also available. “There are so many different home styles,” Mason says. “It’s everything: Colonials, ranches, Cape-style — there’s not just one style, there’s multiple.” Colonial and Cape Cod styles are the most common, often set in small subdivisions along streets lined with sidewalks and mature trees. Attached or detached garages are typical and some homes have private pools and solar-paneled rooftops. Most houses here range from about $400,000 to $900,000, but the neighborhood’s largest homes cost between $900,000 and $1.4 million — both ranges depending upon a home’s size and features. The median home sale price is $715,000, compared to $900,000 in Boston. The neighborhood also has several apartment complexes, including Saugus Commons Apartments, where residents share access to a swimming pool and clubhouse.
Most homes in Downtown Saugus sit on spacious lots that are often surrounded by wooded areas.
Many colorful Cape Cod houses receive ample sunlight during the latter half of the day in Downtown Saugus.
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Shopping along Main Street and U.S. Route 1
Main Street and U.S. Route 1 are lined with retail plazas featuring dozens of fast-casual chains. “Route 1 is very busy with lots of businesses and restaurants,” Mason says. For groceries, choices include Stop & Shop, Trader Joe’s and Walmart. Square One Mall has over 100 businesses, including department stores like Best Buy, Macy’s and Dick’s Sporting Goods. Route 1 Grill House is the go-to for a boozy brunch, serving mimosa flights and indulgent comfort fare, like chicken ‘n’ waffles and cannoli-stuffed French toast. Established in 1950, Kowloon is known for its Friday night comedy and Asian fusion dishes like Kung Pao tofu and crispy tangerine chicken. For something more casual, Kelly’s offers no-frills New England fare, including seafood plates and their signature roast beef sandwich. Just outside the neighborhood, Kane’s Donuts is a Saugus-born chain with dozens of creative flavors like crème brûlée, maple bacon and pumpkin spice.
There's plenty of space to dine-in at Route 1 Grill House and enjoy a delicious meal and drinks in Downtown Saugus..
Kowloon has a popular tiki bar that serves up tasty drinks in a fun atmosphere in Downtown Saugus.
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Holidays in Saugus
The town of Saugus celebrates most major holidays with community events. In May, residents gather to wave American flags and watch the Saugus Memorial Day Parade pass through Downtown Saugus; participants march in military uniforms dating from the Revolutionary War through today while parading cars honk and blast patriotic music. The procession ends at the Riverside Cemetery, where a ceremony honors veterans’ service to the country. In December, hundreds gather for the Tree Lighting Ceremony at Town Hall, which includes games, cookies and a visit from Santa.
Saugus Public Schools in the neighborhood
Kids here can attend Saugus Public Schools, which earns a C-plus from Niche. All of the district’s schools are right in the neighborhood. Veterans Memorial Elementary School teaches kindergarten and first grade and gets a B-minus. Belmonte STEAM Academy covers second through fifth grade and also receives a B-minus. Saugus Middle-High, unrated by Niche, opened in 2020 and offers college prep classes. “It’s a brand-new high school,” Mason says. “It looks beautiful right on Route 1.”
Belmonte Saugus Middle School and STEAM Academy has an A- grade for diversity on Niche.
The Saugus Middle High School is the home of the Sachems.
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Ponds, lakes and beaches nearby
There aren’t many green spaces in Downtown Saugus, but there’s bass fishing at Pranker’s Pond and Stackpole Field is used for youth sports like baseball, football and lacrosse. Less than a mile away, the 650-acre Breakheart Reservation spans lush woodlands, scenic trails and freshwater lakes — a sharp contrast to the bustle of nearby U.S. Route 1. “It’s part of Saugus and Wakefield,” Mason says. “People like to walk, run, bike or have a picnic there.” The 3-mile Outer Loop Trail is a paved path through pine forests and small hills that leads to a dog park and Pearce Lake. “You’re also pretty close to the beach,” Mason says. Eight miles away, Revere Beach is the oldest public beach in the nation. “You can relax in the sand or go in the water, but it’s usually cold,” Mason says. There’s a 3-mile promenade that lines the beach — a popular spot to birdwatch or see the sunset with an ocean view.
There's nothing but smiles for those journeying along the paved paths at Breakheart Reservation near Downtown Saugus.
Play some volleyball before the movie starts on the beach at Theatre Thursday in Revere Beach near Downtown Saugus.
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Getting around from Downtown Saugus
U.S. Route 1 borders Downtown Saugus and provides a direct route to Boston, 11 miles away. “It’s probably a 20- to 30-minute ride with no traffic or an hour with traffic,” Mason says. Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority buses stop along Main Street, and Malden Center Station is 5 miles away with a commuter rail. MelroseWakefield Hospital is a 3-mile drive, and Boston Logan International Airport is 8 miles away.
There are a handful of buses that conveniently run into Boston from Downtown Saugus.
Living in Downtown Saugus puts you around 5 miles away from the convenient Malden Center subway station.
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On average, homes in Downtown Saugus, Saugus sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Saugus, Saugus over the last 12 months is $687,500, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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