Name: Ball Square
Address: Somerville

About the neighborhood

Ball Square offers excellent transit options with access to multiple Green Line branches and nearby bus routes, providing convenient alternatives to driving. The neighborhood features an extensive network of bike lanes and bike-share stations, enhancing mobility. Residents find a variety of shops nearby, including both general and specialty grocery stores, as well as numerous restaurants and cafes. Public green spaces are easily accessible, offering peaceful spots to relax. The housing stock predominantly consists of charming duplexes built before the 1960s, featuring mostly two and three-bedroom layouts. This area’s calm atmosphere and convenient amenities make it a desirable community to consider.

Characteristics

Transportation

Ball Square is a fairly good neighborhood with regards to traveling without a car. Commuting by public transit is convenient in this part of Somerville. For example, rapid transit stations, including Davis, Medford/Tufts and Porter with access to the Green Line D, Green Line B, Red Line, Green Line C and Green Line E, are not very far from the greater part of houses in the neighborhood. Train stations, including the Porter on the Fitchburg Line, are ordinarily within a short distance from the majority of residences in the neighborhood. There are approximately 10 bus lines crossing the neighborhood, and bus stops are commonly very close by. Getting around as a pedestrian is also very practical for home buyers in Ball Square; all daily needs can be met without needing to resort to a vehicle, and plenty of businesses are moderately close by. Ball Square is a very convenient part of Somerville for bike riders. More specifically, there is usually a bike-share station nearby, and the cycling network is reasonably extensive.

Services

It is a reasonably short trip to access primary as well as high schools from most properties for sale in Ball Square. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. Concerning eating, it is very easy to get to both a general and a specialty grocery store as a pedestrian from most properties for sale in Ball Square. Broadway is among the best streets for food stores. Additionally, there are over 50 restaurants and about 10 coffee shops to benefit from in Ball Square. Residents can find numerous clothing stores within a short distance.

Character

Ball Square is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this part of the city. Ball Square is fairly good for those who prefer a quiet atmosphere, as the streets are usually peaceful, however noise can be an issue closer to one of the railway lines. Reaching parks in the neighborhood, such as Tufts Alumni Fields, is very easy since there are approximately 20 of them close by for residents to discover. Finally, this part of the city has numerous streets for those looking for a dynamic vibe. Despite the fact that there is a limited selection of entertainment venues, there are a very large number of people around most of the time, and finding one of the a few bars is very easy as they are generally situated in very convenient locations.

Car friendly4.6

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly8.2

Highly suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly8.8

Most day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk

Transit friendly7.0

Walking distance to rapid transit and frequent bus lines

Restaurants8.8

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Groceries8.6

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk