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Neighborhood that maintains its charm in ever-evolving Somerville
With its triple-decker houses, closely packed streets and cracked sidewalks, Ten Hills is a typical turn of the 20th century urban neighborhood in New England. Snow piles on roadsides in the winter, while the summer brings waterfront recreation. Bordering the Mystic River, Ten Hills is home to the shoreside Blessing of the Bay Park, where walking paths weave by the water, and a boathouse offers rowing and paddle sports opportunities. But just across Route 28 is the new Somerville, with multiplexes, beer gardens, Orange Line stations and the ever-expanding Assembly Row, a sprawling mixed-use development. “The whole city continues to grow and evolve,” says Rich Whelan, Somerville local and Program Director of Gentle Giant Rowing, a rowing club in Ten Hills. “With that, some original folks have been pushed out with rising real estate prices. But there’s still a culture to the city. The community feel is still there.”
The village of Ten Hill is located in Somerville just outside of Boston.
The village of Ten Hill makes up the town of Somerville in Boston.
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Rowing along the Mystic River at Blessing of the Bay Park
Along the Mystic River sits Blessing of the Bay Park. At the waterfront green space, visitors can relax on a bench, wander a walkway or rent paddleboards, kayaks and canoes from Paddle Boston, a program allowing folks to paddle the 7-mile Mystic, taking in views of the skyline as they go. Plus, Whelan notes that the area has seen an influx of activity. “Over the last 20 years, there’s been an increase in people walking past the boathouse,” he says. “There has been a lot of investment in the shoreside path and the park itself. The city has set aside a lot of money to improve bike lanes and views of the water.” Whelan’s organization, Gentle Giant Rowing, is also located in Ten Hills. This not-for-profit club introduces and nurtures the sport of rowing to anyone regardless of age, socio-economic status or capability. When asked why Ten Hills was chosen as Gentle Giant’s location, Whelan explained, “When we were established in 2002, our founders were looking for a body of water that wasn’t the Charles River, where a lot of rowers flock. They were looking for a community underserved by the sport of rowing, and there wasn’t a lot of activity at Blessing of the Bay despite 3 miles of rowable water, a dock, a boathouse and a convenient location to [Interstate] 93.”
Away from the water, Grimmons Park offers a family-friendly outdoor experience. In the summer, kids hit the splash pad while their parents watch from benches. At all times of year, children run around the fenced-in play area that includes a climbing structure and a swing set. The neighborhood’s Foss Park on Fellsway West is the city’s second largest public park. It has an outdoor pool, tennis courts, youth and adult baseball diamonds, walking trails and a lot of open green space. Sports leagues, like Somerville Youth Soccer, are held at Foss Park. The President Barack Obama Rose Garden at 365 Broadway marks where Obama lived while attending Harvard Law School. From his small, one-bedroom apartment, the future president commuted 3 miles to class in Cambridge, as many Somerville residents continue to do.
Blessing of the Bay in Ten Hill offers rowing rentals for residents.
Enjoy a day at Grimmons Park with all the activity it offers in Ten Hill.
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Walking to Assembly Row and local eateries along Broadway
Ten Hills is across Route 28 from Somerville’s Assembly Row, a massive mixed-use development built in pieces for about a decade. Residents can walk to it using the pedestrian path beneath the Route 28 bridge. Upon arrival, they’ll find retailers like Lululemon, Banana Republic Factory Store or Coach and trendy restaurants at their eye level. But, if they look up, they’ll see luxury, high-rise condos with large windows and balconies reaching for the sky. Popular spots to eat at Assembly Row include Fuji at Assembly, a Japanese restaurant with a wide sushi selection; Ernesto’s Pizza, a second location of Boston’s North End dive; and River Bar, where visitors sip local brews by fire pits until 1 a.m.. A Trader Joe’s grocery store, The Home Depot and the CHA Union Square Family Health general practitioner are also at Assembly Row.
While Assembly Row broke ground in 2012 and opened in 2014, giving part of the city a modern feel, Somerville maintains its charm. Here in Ten Hills, local eateries in modest, stand-alone buildings line Broadway. Winter Hill Brewing Company is popular in the morning and evening. Both a café and a brewery, the spot serves pancakes and coffee at 8 a.m. and chicken sandwiches and craft beer and 8 p.m.. Nearby Leone’s Subs & Pizza is a takeout go-to, offering Italian cuisine from a casual brick corner building.
Assembly Row near Ten Hill offers a large plaza with different shopping store options.
Winter Hill Brewing Company offers breakfast in the morning and beer in the evening in Ten Hill.
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Mystic River water quality
Like many urban rivers, the water quality of the Mystic has shown notable improvements, with organizations like the Mystic River Watershed Association leading cleanup operations, though challenges still remain. Recent data indicates that the river’s water quality varies, with some sections achieving grades that meet boating or fishing standards while others face issues related to pollutants. In Ten Hills, residents can boat and fish on the river; however, due to contaminants trapped in the soil people should fish for sport and not consumption.
Ten Hill has a lot of wildlife due to the nearby Mystic River.
The village of Ten Hill gives small boat life vibes in the big city.
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Somerville school choice
Students are zoned for Somerville Public Schools. The district, which earns a B-plus from Niche, offers school choice, meaning parents can decide which of the eight kindergarten to eighth-grade schools they’d like to send their child to. The closest school to Ten Hills is Arthur D. Healey, which serves students from kindergarten to eighth grade. It gets a B-minus from Niche and focuses on arts integration, emphasizing project-based learning. After finishing at Healey, kids move on to Somerville High School, which earns an A-minus from Niche and offers Career and Technical Education programs.
Benjamin G Brown school signage
Large glass windows brings natural light to the main entrance of the Somerville High School.
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4 miles to Boston
Ten Hills is conveniently located at the crux of several major roadways. Route 28, which separates the neighborhood from Assembly Row, runs 2 miles north to Medford and 4 miles south to Boston’s West End. U.S. Interstate 93 will take drivers north to the New Hampshire border and down to the South Shore. Along Broadway, Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority bus routes 89 and 101 run. It’s also about a 15-minute walk to the Assembly station, which leads into downtown Boston and as far south as Jamaica Plain on the Orange Line. Plus, Whelan notes that the city is taking great strides to improve walkability and bike-ability, particularly in Ten Hills’s shoreside area, with a pedestrian path that leads to Assembly Square that he says, “Has proven to be very popular.” Due to the path’s popularity, the city plans to construct bike lanes by the water.
Commuters in Ten Hill use the bus and the orange line train to get around.
Get ready to call East Somerville your new slice of paradise.
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Somerville’s triple-deckers and Ten Hills’s housing
As the name suggests, Ten Hills’s streets are a bit sloped – but just along one large hill, not ten. Properties built in the early 20th century are packed right next to each other, including Somerville’s signature triple-deckers that make this the most densely populated municipality in New England. Investors looking to purchase one of these multifamily homes can find one for between $1 million and $2.5 million. Some of the neighborhood’s properties show their age, with faded vinyl siding and architectural choices that have fallen out of fashion, and many have back decks, balconies or small fenced-in backyards. Almost half the residents in the area rent, and apartments are popular housing options. Condos are also common, starting around $500,000 for a historic one-bedroom property and costing up to $1 million for an updated luxury unit. Townhouses and single-family homes are few and far between; however, homebuyers can find the former for around $650,000 to $840,000 and the latter costing $710,000 to $1.2 million.
Other home options in Ten Hill include colonial single family homes with double garage.
The neighborhood of Ten Hill is very family oriented with single family homes.
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Parks in this Area
Mystic River State Reservation
Sylvester Baxter Riverfront Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Playground
Foss Park
Charles A Grimmons Park
Trails
Playground
Chuckie Harris Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Station Landing Park
Blessing by the Bay Park
Transit
Airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
13 min drive
Bus
Mystic Ave & Moreland St
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Mystic Ave & Shore Dr
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Mystic Ave Opp Shore Dr
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Mystic Ave & Wheatland St
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Mystic Ave & Temple Rd
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Main St & Moreland St
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Broadway & Main St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Ten Hills
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Ten Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ten Hills, Somerville sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Ten Hills, Somerville over the last 12 months is $782,500, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Ideally situated on a peaceful dead-end street that is 0.8 mi to the Green Line, close to bus & bike routes and easy walking distance to Assembly (Orange Line), Davis (Red Line) & kayaking on the Mystic, this 2 BED + OFFICE penthouse unit checks all the boxes: PARKING, prime location, outdoor space, in-unit laundry, ample storage, central A/C and tasteful finishes. Fully renovated in 2016, this
Terrific opportunity to make this 2 + bedroom townhouse style home your own! This unit checks all the boxes and has all the space needed for today's lifestyle. Enter into a spacious open concept living and dining space with a dramatic lofted ceiling and large windows. The kitchen features great cabinet storage, counter space, stainless steel range and dishwasher along with a window looking
Situated on a peaceful, tree-lined street in Somerville’s Ten Hills neighborhood, this exquisitely renovated 2,747 sq ft condo offers a perfect blend of modern design, custom millwork, and functional elegance across two levels of spacious living. Enter into the open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area featuring white oak floors, high ceilings, and plenty of natural lighting. The
Introducing 45 Derby Street, a beautifully maintained and fully updated three-family property located in the heart of Somerville’s desirable Winter Hill neighborhood. This turn-key asset features two spacious 4-bedroom units and one well-appointed 2-bedroom unit, all offering condo-quality finishes and thoughtful layouts ideal for both investors and owner-occupants. Each unit boasts modern
SELLER will pay for the Buyer's Closing Costs!! Welcome to the Residences at 654 Mystic Ave - Stunning new construction overlooking the Mystic River, with views from all three levels of these luxury units. These 2 bedrooms and 2.5 bath units have peaceful views of the Mystic River. Conveniently located close to Assembly Row and the Orange Line - 1.2 mi, 3.5 miles to Faneuil Hall and immediate
Owner occupied triple-decker delivered VACANT! Nestled on a corner lot in one of Somerville's most vibrant neighborhoods, this three family is a rare find. Offering three units with similar layouts, this property is perfect for investors, owner-occupants, or multi-generational living. Each unit boasts sun-filled living areas, generously sized bedrooms, with hardwood floors, high ceilings, and
Alexandria LucukMetropolitan Boston Real Estate, LLC
Fully renovated apartments available! New T-STOP is only a 10 minute walk. These units are gut renovated and have hardwood floors, new ceilings with recessed lighting throughout, new bathrooms, new kitchens with dishwashers and granite counter tops. All apartments have washer/dryer in the unit, and a great open layout. New gym for residents. There's also an elevator, and covered garage parking
Winter Hill- Large DELEADED 3 bdrm with Parking! PET OK--3D Tour! Off of Broadway- Blocks from Green Line stop! Easy access to route 93. No laundry in building- laundromat is across the street. This updated, large 3 bedroom suite is on the first floor - layout is fabulous for roommate situation! Hardwood Floors, High Ceilings, and Door Ways HUGE Eat in Kitchen has door to rear porch and also
This large 2 bedroom is available with OFF-STREET PARKING! Newer kitchen, gas cooking & pantry area make this a chef’s dream. Freshly painted, bright & sunny, spacious 2 bedroom unit in great Winter Hill location is waiting for your finishing touches. Living room, dining room & eat-in kitchen & gas cooking. 2 private porches, front & back. Close to Assembly Row & easy highway access.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
7,062
Median Age
34
Population Density
140 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$77,470
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$106,449
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.2%
College Graduates
43.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.6%
% Population in Labor Force
71.4%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
85/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
88/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
72/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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