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The pulse of Somerville’s center
Only 5 miles from downtown Boston lies Davis Square, an area that many consider the core of Somerville. The neighborhood is not only a center for transportation, where 5 roads converge alongside the Davis Red Line T station, but it is also a center for dining, home to dozens of restaurants and bars. “The presence of the Red Line, as well as the fact that it has a bustling street life informed by the movie theater, cafes and grocery stores, turned it into the city center for the city of Somerville. It has a pulse,” says Charles Cherney, a Realtor with the Charles Cherney team at Compass in Somerville and nearby Cambridge, who has served the area since 1999. Davis Square is surrounded by a number of multi-unit homes and condos with a series of neat sidewalks connecting residents to parks and schools.
Davis Square offers countless amenities and food options for residents.
Davis Square is located just West of Boston.
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Davis Square’s rainbow of dining options
Davis Square has many longtime businesses and dining options supported by locals and nearby Cambridge and Boston residents. Rosebud Indian American Bar & Kitchen “is a charming vintage diner that recently has become a wonderful gastro-Indian restaurant,” says Brett Sillari, a Realtor with Senné who has served Boston for over seven years. Additional area restaurants include Boston Burger Company, which was featured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, and Mortadella Head, which serves a mix of classic Italian traditions and unique and modern recipes. Nights in Davis Square often end at The Burren, an Irish pub Sillari says is known for live music at night. Somerville Theatre, originally built in 1914 for stage shows, vaudeville, opera and movies, screens films and hosts live concerts. Groceries are available at the nearby Star Market, or at the Davis Square Farmers Market on Wednesdays between May and November,
There are plenty of seats at the bar at Foundy On Elm in Davis Square.
Mortadella Head in Davis Square is well-known for its pizza and sandwiches.
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Somerville’s core MBTA station
Davis Square has been the nucleus of Somerville since the Red Line T-station opened in the 1980s. The Davis Square station provides direct access to the Red Line and several Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority bus routes. With the recent addition of the Green Line to the area, commuting options have only increased for residents heading downtown. “The area is a wonderful commuting location for public transit and bikers alike,” Sillari says. From Davis, residents can take Massachusetts Avenue into Cambridge and then Boston, or access Route 3 and Route 2, which runs west to I-95. Boston Logan International Airport is less than 9 miles away and Cambridge Health Alliance’s Somerville Campus is 1 mile away.
Living in or around Davis Square makes commuting in and out of the city easy.
Davis Station gives you fast access to nearby towns through the Red Line.
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Porchfest
While residents can head to downtown Boston for events like the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, Somerville is known for Porchfest. Porchfest is an outdoor celebration of music where bands from all around the city come to play. Every genre of music is represented, including classical and techno. This community event features over 100 bands performing at various spots around the city, from local businesses to people’s front lawns. The festival also features a number of food and drink vendors driving around the different venues.
Relaxing in Somerville’s shade
Kenney Park is a playground with a basketball court, a fitness area, swings and a paved area set aside for chalk-drawing that is only one block away from the center of Davis Square. The Somerville Community Path is a paved railroad trail that starts in Davis Square and is used for biking and walking.
Teammates look up as this player scores the game-winning point at Kenney Park in Davis Square.
Enjoy the long trail at Somerville Community Pathway in Davis Square.
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Condos and multiunit Somerville homes
Because of the short commute into Boston, Davis Square is considered a “a wonderful area to rent,” Sillari says. There are apartments, townhouses and condo options throughout the densely packed neighborhood. While most of the neighborhood has multiunit homes and condos, homebuyers can find Queen Anne and Boston triple-decker homes alongside Cape Cod and some Colonial Revival homes. Prices can commonly range from $650,000 to $2.1 million, with almost every home within walking distance of the T station costing at least $1 million.
Davis Square has modern-style homes with chique details.
Homes in Davis Square can very in style and size.
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College prep in Somerville
Students in Davis Square can start their education at John F. Kennedy Elementary School, a K-8 school, and then finish up at Somerville High School. The school is popular for its Advanced Placement courses and its Career and Counseling program, which works to aid students through post-graduation and assists students who are the first in their families to attend college. Both schools receive an A-minus rating on Niche.
Children start their learning at nearby John F. Kennedy School.
Large glass windows brings natural light to the main entrance of the Somerville High School.
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On average, homes in Davis Square, Somerville sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Davis Square, Somerville over the last 12 months is $1,202,000, down 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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