Spring Hill Apartments - Somerville

Neighborhood The subject properties are located in the Spring Hill section of Somerville, which is situated between Porter Square and Union Square. Spring Hill is centrally located and is only a short distance to many destinations in the area.

LOCATI ON / MARKET OVERVIEW

163 SUMMER STREET

155-157 SUMMER STREET

DAVIS SQUARE

1.2 miles 1.4 miles 2.9 miles

HARVARD SQUARE

MIT

ASSEMBLY SQUARE

3 miles

CAMBRIDGESIDE GALLERIA

3.6 miles

Spring Hill is a mostly residential neighborhood which was built up between the 1840’s and early 1900’s and features a variety of Greek Revival, Victorians, and Gothic Revival homes. The Spring Hill Historic District stretches from Summer, Central, Atherton, and Spring Streets and includes 151 Summer Street.

TO DAVIS SQUARE T STATION (1.2 MILES)

MBTA REDLINE

TRANSPORTATION 151-163 Summer Street is accessible by car via the I-93 exit near Route 28 (McGrath Highway) and Route 38 (Mystic Ave.). The drive from Summer Street to downtown Boston is approximately 15 minutes (5 ± miles). For public transportation there are several options near the property. There is a bus stop on Avon Street (2 minute walk) providing access to Kendall/MIT via Union Square. The closest T-stop is the Porter Square Station which is a short bike ride away and only a 20 minute walk from the subject property. In the next several years the Green line extension will be completed providing even more transit options for Somerville. The future Gilman Square T-stop near Somerville High School will be a 10 ± minute walk from Summer Street. As a whole Somerville has excellent transportation and is very walkable. According to the 2014 national Walk Score ratings, Somerville is now the 7th most walkable city and the 9th most transit-friendly city in the nation, regardless of population size. Walk Score ranks cities based on walking routes, nearby amenities, and pedestrian friendliness. In addition, the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NATCO) have added Somerville to its prestigious affiliate member list, which includes just 18 member cites and 12 affiliate members nationwide.

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