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East Somerville’s urban vibe
On the north side of the Charles River, just 3 miles from downtown Boston, lies East Somerville, a neighborhood that once witnessed Paul Revere's legendary midnight ride in 1775 and is now one of the most populated parts of bustling Somerville, Massachusetts. "I think East Somerville is a special place," says Jennifer Keenan, a longtime Boston-area resident and Realtor with Keller Williams Realty Boston-Northwest. "It has a hip, urban vibe and a diverse mix of people that makes life there interesting. It's the kind of place where you're going to be out on the street chatting with your neighbors, and you can walk down the street for a coffee.”
Tidy rows of single and multifamily homes line East Somerville streets.
Mural by David Zayas titled "Buenos Días" outside of Taco Laco in East Somerville.
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Mix of local and chain eateries and stores
A stroll along Broadway allows diners to sample flavors from countries including Italy, Brazil and El Salvador. La Brasa’s chef, who implements a wood fire in his cooking, pulls inspiration from around the world. Those searching for a cold pint will find it, along with a plate of fish and chips, at the Tavern at the End of the World Irish pub. East Somerville folks can pick up groceries at the Stop & Shop in the neighborhood. Locals can also follow the paved sidewalks under Interstate 93 to get to Assembly Square, where there is a Trader Joe’s and an outlet mall.
Tulum is a newer restaurant in East Somerville that welcomes current and future residents.
Aggie's Place is a quick and convenient option for small items in East Somerville.
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At Zero New Washington Dog Park in East Somerville, dogs can socialize and play.
Pocket parks and a dog park for East Somerville residents
Despite its urban setting, East Somerville offers plenty of opportunities for residents to enjoy the outdoors. Chuckie Harris Park, at the neighborhood's north end, has a playground, a community garden and picnic tables. At Glen Park, kids can play on the large playground, soccer field or basketball courts, but children aren't the only East Somerville residents with green spaces to enjoy. At the nearby Zero New Washington Dog Park, energetic pups can climb over ramps, scoot through tunnels and socialize with other dogs while pet parents relax under the shady gazebo.
Citywide Somerville events
The Chuckie Harris Park is also the site of several neighborhood events, from Dancing in the Streets dance nights to a Halloween Block Party with a pet costume contest. In addition, Somerville's citywide events bring residents together to celebrate the city’s long history as well as its modern-day culture. During the Patriots Day Colonial Fair in April, which includes a reenactment of Paul Revere's warning ride, community members can try their hand at Colonial-era games. The SomerStreets Carnival is a party-in-the-streets festival with food and entertainment from around the world. Each year, a themed dance party called The Big Gay Dance Party takes place in Union Square Plaza to mark Pride Month. In 2024, participants were encouraged to dress in dinosaur-themed attire. Most city events take place less than 1 mile from East Somerville homes.
A colorful mural brightens the wall outside of Taco Laco in East Somerville.
East Somerville is filled with vibrant murals that are extremely detailed.
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Historic single and multifamily homes
East Somerville's blend of old and new is represented in its mix of housing, which includes modern condo buildings and townhouses alongside Boston triple-deckers and Queen Anne-style detached homes from the late 1800s and early 1900s. "Everybody’s remodeling," says Jack Lister, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Verani Realty and a resident of Somerville for more than 45 years. "There are some single-family homes, but no one is building new single families. There’s so much money to be made in multifamily housing.” Houses are packed closely together, some with tidy flower gardens in front. While there are a few private driveways, parked cars line the narrow neighborhood streets. Buyers might spend between $450,000 and $900,000 for a one-bedroom condo and from $600,000 to just over $1 million for a single-family residence. Multifamily investors can find properties that have not been updated in the $850,000 to $1.5 million range, but newer builds and fully renovated historic multifamily structures sell anywhere from $1.8 million to $8.4 million. "East Somerville is a little friendlier pricewise than some of the nearby areas," Keenan says. "There are a lot of options, so you can get a nice property for your buck."
Historic homes in East Somerville sport mansard and gambrel-style rooflines.
You will marvel at the color combinations some homes have in East Somerville.
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A dual-language immersion elementary and a newly rebuilt high school
With the Massachusetts school choice program, families can choose from several Somerville Public Schools. East Somerville Community School, which is in the neighborhood, offers a dual-language immersion curriculum for kindergarten through eighth grade — Niche rates it a C-plus. Somerville High School earns an A-minus, and Niche considers it to be the No. 2 standout high school in Massachusetts. The high school reopened in 2021, complete with a new Career and Technical Education space and an updated media center.
East Somerville Community School has classes for children in Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Somerville High School received an A- on Niche.
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Green Line and Orange Line subways allow for an easy trip into Boston
East Somerville's sidewalk-lined streets allow for travel on foot to the area’s restaurants and parks, and they also provide a path to get to the nearby subway stations. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s Orange Line stops in Sullivan Square, and the Green Line stops just south of Washington Street. With Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority bus stops along Cross Street and Broadway, there are several public transit options for getting into Boston. “You’d be crazy to drive into Boston — it’s so congested, and you have to pay for parking,” Lister says. Those who do choose to travel by car can take Interstate 93, which borders the community. With both a branch of Massachusetts General Hospital and the newly constructed Assembly Innovation Park in Assembly Row, many residents can find medical care and employment within 1 mile of their homes, allowing them to skip the commute into Boston.
Those in the area use the MBTA to get around the Boston area.
The orange line is another important T line running through East Somerville.
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Crime and Safety
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Assault with Weapon
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East Somerville Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Somerville, Somerville sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in East Somerville, Somerville over the last 12 months is $787,500, down 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Built in 2019, this bright and modern duplex condo offers the perfect blend of style, functionality, and convenience in one of Somerville’s most connected locations. The open-concept main level features hardwood floors, oversized windows, and a sleek kitchen with stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, upgraded cabinetry, and a large center island ideal for entertaining. Upstairs, you’ll
Welcome to 9 Cross St, Somerville! Completely renovated with elevated finishes throughout. Step into this open concept home where you will find an exquisite kitchen including stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, and an island that opens to a spacious dining and living area. The extended kitchen creates an inviting space for seating overlooking an outside deck. Upstairs leads to a
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East Somerville mixed-use building ready for it's next owner. Can be held as a rental property to generate monthly income or used as a condo conversion project. Whether an investor, business owner or owner occupant, this building has unlimited potential. Comprised of three (3 beds, 1 bath) units and one commercial unit with a large attached garage. Updated systems throughout. Fix and flip or add
Welcome home to this sun filled penthouse condominium in the heart of Somerville, offering contemporary style and modern convenience. This 2 bed, 2 bath home features soaring 9' ceilings, oversized windows, a private balcony and 2 garage spots! The gourmet kitchen boasts quartz counters, a center island, custom cabinetry, and premium smart LG stainless-steel appliances. Enjoy a full suite of
Step into this stunning corner residence where soaring 12-foot ceilings and abundant natural light create an airy living space. The thoughtfully designed open-concept layout offers the perfect balance of space, ideal for entertaining, relaxing, or working from home. Enjoy hardwood floors throughout, a fireplace living room, stainless steel appliances, in-unit washer/dryer, tankless water heater,
Rare opportunity in sought-after Somerville! This unique offering features two separate 2-family homes on one lot, owned and cared for by the same family for decades. The property is fully occupied with long-term tenants, resulting in below-market rents. This offers significant upside potential for investors or owner-occupants. While configured as a four-unit property, there is additional
A specious modern 1-bedroom condo in the heart of trendy East Somerville and Assembly Square. Built in 2022. this corner Unit with Outstanding Views of the Courtyard. With over-sized windows throughout, this loft-style home is a true sun palace. The European style kitchen boasts a granite island, high-end stainless appliances, and custom cabinets. Features: on-demand hot water, in-unit laundry,
Beautifully maintained by its owners, this 2020 built townhouse-style condo in East Somerville offers the privacy, layout, and feel of a true city townhouse. With a private entrance and exclusive use of the first through third levels, the home provides a rare sense of separation and comfort within a condo setting. The home has an open-concept living and dining area, a professional kitchen with
Location leads, this one delivers. About 1,200 ft to the Green Line East Somerville T stop, convenient access to I-93, nearby community paths, and citywide connections. Close to everyday destinations: approx. 0.4mi to Union Square, 0.5mi to Sullivan Square, and within about 1.4-1.6mi to Kendall Square, Harvard Yard, and the MIT Dome. Logan Airport is roughly 3.5mi. Daily needs are nearby:
Excellent development opportunity in Somerville, just 0.3 miles from East Somerville Green Line Station, on the bike path and great proximity to East Cambridge and downtown Boston. Located on the edge of the rapidly growing Inner Belt neighborhood, this ZBA-approved 3-unit condo project is ideal for developers or end users looking to create a community and build equity. The first floor unit
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Introducing 17 Kensington Avenue in Somerville- your opportunity to raze an existing single story commercial building and construct a new 4 story, 19-unit building in its place. The new building can be built for sale or for rent and the project is designed with 4-5 units per floor and a gross building area of 25,293 sq/ft. The unit mix includes (15) 2 bedroom/2 bath residences and (4) 1 bed/1
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**AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 1ST** 4 BED 3.5 BATH, PARKING, IN UNIT LAUNDRY** INCREDIBLE TOWNHOUSE in SOMERVILLE! Welcome home! Live in one of Somerville's up and coming neighborhoods. This 4 bedroom home has been completely renovated to give you a state-of-the-art designed space. The floor plan is excellently laid out for entertaining and perfectly suits a family with its many living areas and storage
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ROOM FOR RENT ONLY....AVAILABLE 9/1/26.Welcome home to this incredible 4 bedroom tucked in quiet Somerville neighborhood, minutes away from the Sullivan Square T Station. Recently upgraded unit with hardwood flooring throughout, central heat, oversized front loader in unit washer dyer, and fully updated kitchen and bathrooms. Gracious bedrooms, all able to accommodate king beds with ample
Property Id: 1213018All Utilities + WiFi + Cleaning included.One Private Room for rent (14x12, unfurnished) in 3 Bed 1 Bath apartment at second floor.Share apt with other two only!Shared living-kitchen-bathroom.No surprise bills!Ready to move-in. For one occupant only.Furnished living/kitchen.Spacious renovated apt.Updated bathroom, hardwood
Discover the best of Somerville, with this studio apartment in East Somerville. It’ll be easy to simply show up and start living in this furnished apartment with its fully equipped kitchen, living room, and our dedicated, on-the-ground support. (ID #BOS1106)The advertised rate of $5,180/month is the lowest available price, based on a 4 month(s) and 11 day(s) stay with a move-in date of
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This nice 2 Bedrooms 1 Bath place in the Somerville - East Somerville area is available for 07-01-2026. Included Features are: Laundry in Unit. 1.Boston Pads is not responsible for any errors, omissions and change in price, prior sale, rent and withdrawal without notice. All information from sources reliable but not guaranteed. Photographs, videos, description and information about the
Fee Disclosure:First Month Rent: $2,700Security Deposit: $2,700Disclaimer: The information in this listing may have been gathered from third-party sources including the owner and/or public records. Listings are subject to errors and omissions. Encore Realty disclaims any and all representations or warranties as to the accuracy of this information. Encore Realty is an Equal Housing
Feel at home wherever you choose to live with Blueground. You’ll love this sophisticated East Somerville furnished one bedroom apartment with its modern decor, fully equipped kitchen, and cheery living room. Ideally located, you’re close to all the best that Somerville has to offer! (ID #BOS802)The advertised rate of $3,185/month is the lowest available price, based on a 12 month(s) stay
Fee Disclosure:First Month Rent: $2,400Security Deposit: $1,200Disclaimer: The information in this listing may have been gathered from third-party sources including the owner and/or public records. Listings are subject to errors and omissions. Encore Realty disclaims any and all representations or warranties as to the accuracy of this information. Encore Realty is an Equal Housing
Fee Disclosure:First Month Rent: $2,450Security Deposit: $1,225Disclaimer: The information in this listing may have been gathered from third-party sources including the owner and/or public records. Listings are subject to errors and omissions. Encore Realty disclaims any and all representations or warranties as to the accuracy of this information. Encore Realty is an Equal Housing
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