Name: Magoun Square
Address: Somerville

About the neighborhood

Magoun Square offers excellent transportation options, including frequent rapid transit access, multiple bus lines, and an extensive cycling network with convenient bike-share stations nearby. Numerous grocery stores, ranging from general to specialty shops, are close to residential areas, along with an array of cafes and dining establishments. Educational facilities for various levels are readily accessible within a short distance. The neighborhood features a variety of housing types, including duplexes, small and large apartment buildings, as well as single detached homes. Several well-placed green spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities, while vibrant street activity contributes to a welcoming and dynamic atmosphere throughout the day.

Characteristics

Transportation

This part of the city will please property owners that appreciate several means of transportation. Most houses for sale in this area are located in areas that are particularly well-suited for pedestrians; meeting day-to-day needs is very convenient without a vehicle, and numerous businesses are close by. A good number of people in the area use their bicycle since bike-share stations are never more than a few blocks away, and the cycling infrastructure is extensive. Home buyers can depend on public transit to navigate this area. The closest rapid transit station, including Magoun Square, Ball Square and Gilman Square on the Green Line E, Green Line C, Green Line D and Green Line B, is commonly around the corner from the majority of properties in the neighborhood. Residents are served by approximately 10 bus lines, and the closest bus stop is generally around the corner. Magoun Square is also a fairly convenient part of Somerville for traveling by car. It is a short drive to the closest highway from any location in Magoun Square.

Services

In this area, locals will generally be able to access both primary and secondary schools as pedestrians. Locals can choose between public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. When it comes to eating, it is very convenient to reach both a general and a specialty grocery store as a pedestrian from any location in Magoun Square. Furthermore, those who appreciate dining out won't have to travel far in Magoun Square, where over 50 restaurants and about 10 cafes are available. It is also a short trip to a very good choice of clothing stores.

Character

Those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time outdoors will feel at home in Magoun Square. This part of the city has numerous streets to check out. Despite the fact that there are few nearby entertainment venues, there are masses of people around most of the time, and places to go out at night are well-distributed throughout the area. Broadway is among the most lively streets in this area. There are about 30 green spaces close by for residents to explore and they are especially well-situated, which results in them being very easy to reach from many locations in this part of Somerville.

Car friendly5.0

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly7.6

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly9.0

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

Transit friendly7.2

Walking distance to rapid transit and frequent bus lines

Restaurants8.8

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Groceries9.0

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk