Newton is certainly known to be one of the more premium housing markets in the Greater Boston area.  Over the past decade, Newton has been one of the most expensive suburbs to rent an apartment in the Boston area.  In the year of COVID, those housing markets took the biggest hit, and Newton was no exception. Still, even though Newton apartments saw the biggest drop in rent prices among all suburbs, it remains one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in Boston. Newton Apartment Rental Inventory and Vacancy RatesThe current apartment vacancy rate in Newton is 1.64% at the moment.  That is the 4th highest vacancy rate out of the 14 suburbs closest to Boston behind Medford (1.73%), Belmont (1.80%) and Malden (2.25%).  It also eclipses the overall Greater Boston vacancy rate of 1.48%.  That... 08/26/2021

Tufts University currently enrolls about 12,000 undergrad students, of which 35% live off-campus according to US News.  This creates a big demand for apartments near Tufts University, more specifically in the neighborhoods closest to campus. Tufts is located on the border between Medford, MA and Somerville, roughly 10 miles north of the City of Boston.  Students enjoy close access to the City in a quieter suburban setting, and rent prices can vary heavily depending on the neighborhood you choose to call home.  Here’s what it will cost you to rent an apartment in 5 of the most popular neighborhoods for Tufts students.  1.  Somerville apartmentsDemand for apartments in Somerville has been growing in recent years, and it is considered to be one of the best suburbs to live in Greater Boston... 08/18/2021

South Medford, MA Community and Real Estate InformationSouth Medford is the southernmost portion of Medford, Massachusetts, and is primarily a suburban neighborhood. The area is separated from the rest of the city by the Mystic River and is largely surrounded by Somerville suburbs. The area is bordered on the west by Tufts University, on the south by Powder House Square and Magoun Square, and on the southeast by Winter Hill. Various commercial facilities, including auto dealerships, shops, restaurants, and other local companies, line the Mystic Avenue section of the area. Public parks abound throughout the city, providing wonderful outdoor areas for you and your family to enjoy. Residents also have easy access to the area's public schools. South Medford real estate is fairly diversified... 07/23/2021

Glenwood, Medford, MA Community and Real Estate InformationGlenwood is a neighborhood in Medford, Massachusetts that is centrally placed. West of I-93, south and west of Fellsway, north of Mystic River, and northwest of Wellington is the neighborhood. The mixed-use neighborhood has a strong business presence, which is concentrated towards the Wellington border. Throughout the town, there are several shopping malls, office buildings, condos, and other mid-rise structures. Glenwood's growth peaked, like that of most other parts of the city, during the turn of the century, as the region's desire for suburban homes expanded. Many of the suburban developments created at the time are still standing today, along with the many magnificent homes that line the suburb's many streets. Today, new co... 07/23/2021

Wellington, MA Community and Real Estate InformationWellington is a riverfront community on a peninsula that is bordered to the south by the Mystic River and to the east by the Malden River. The area, which is located in the city center of Medford, MA, is one of the city's major commercial districts and is home to a variety of department shops, retail malls, office buildings, condominium complexes, and more. Residents are treated to a variety of activities and have easy access to a variety of shopping and eating options, many of which are within walking distance of their homes. The Mystic River State Reservation and Torbert Macdonald Park are located to the south of the town. The views of the river and the city of Somerville to the south are spectacular from this well-kept riverfront op... 07/23/2021

North Medford, MA Community and Real Estate InformationNorth Medford is a residential area of Medford, Massachusetts, located in the northern part of the city. The neighborhood is bordered on the west by the Northern Expressway, on the south by Fellsway W, on the east by the city of Malden, and on the north by the Middlesex Fells Reservation. This hillside neighborhood includes charming cul-de-sac developments with plenty of mature trees and well-built single-family houses. The streets are individually designed to complement the region's natural surroundings. Homes are located in lovely settings with plenty of mature trees and greenery. Residents can easily reach the towns of Medford and Malden and are only a 25-minute drive from Downtown Boston via I-93. Families seeking a new home in ... 07/23/2021

Medford Center, MA Community and Real Estate InformationMedford Center is a neighborhood in Medford, Massachusetts, located directly east of West Medford and west of Glenwood and Wellington. S Border Road to the north, Northern Expressway to the east, the Mystic River to the south, and Governors Avenue to the east define the boundaries of this area. The southern riverside part of this neighborhood serves as Medford's major downtown district, including government offices, a shopping mall, and other office buildings. The residential section of the neighborhood, which is made up of different suburban single-family dwellings, is located to the north of this region. Residents in Medford benefit from easy access to schools, shopping, restaurants, public parks, a hospital, and a variety of oth... 07/23/2021

West Medford, MA Community and Real Estate InformationWest Medford is the westernmost neighborhood in Medford, Massachusetts, as the name implies. The suburb is the city's biggest district, bounded on the south by the Mystic River, on the east by Mystic Lake, and on the north by the Middlesex Fells Reservation and Winchester. Governors Avenue, which serves as the neighborhood's eastern border, separates it from the Medford Center district. Although the suburb is primarily residential, it does contain a well-established business district centered on the West Medford Train Station. The Medford - Brooks Estate, Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford High School, and Medford Boat Club are among the community's other significant landmarks. With its finely designed Colonial-style mansions constructed in... 07/23/2021

Ball Square, Somerville, MA Community and Real Estate InformationBall Square is a largely residential area in Somerville, Massachusetts. To the southeast of Tufts University and to the southwest of Boston Avenue is the neighborhood. Ball Square, like other neighborhoods in the city, is a wonderful bedroom community with lovely housing options for families wanting to reside on Boston's western fringes. The area was named for John Nichols Ball, a prominent local merchant, and politician. The area was formerly a well-known commercial sector, with several of the businesses that opened in those early years still operating today. Lyndell's Bakery, Ball Square Cafe, Kelly's Diner, and many more local businesses are well-known. Today, the area retains its distinct blue-collar vibe, attracting p... 07/23/2021

Winter Hill, Somerville, MA Community and Real Estate InformationWinter Hill is a hilltop hamlet with Medford Street on the south, McGrath Highway on the east, and Magoun Square on the west. The region has a rich and distinguished history going back to the early 1800s. Among the many sites on the National Register of Historic Places in the region are the Adams-Magoun House, the Charles Adams-Woodbury Locke House, the Broadway Winter Hill Congregational Church, and the Elisha Hopkins House. A large section of the area has been converted into commercial properties. Restaurants, diners, cafés, shops, and a variety of other businesses are all open in the neighborhood. Winter Hill, like many other Somerville areas, has seen substantial gentrification. The vast majority of the area's accessib... 07/23/2021

West Somerville, MA Community and Real Estate InformationThe westernmost neighborhood in Sommerville, MA is known as West Somerville. The Alewife Greenway Bike Path runs through the area, which is bordered by Arlington. Tufts University is to the east of the area, while Teele Square is to the south. The area is mostly residential, however there are a few small grocery stores to the south of the neighborhood that are ideal for your daily shopping needs. Parks abound in the neighborhood, with the parkway to the west providing as an ideal outdoor place for a variety of activities that the whole family may enjoy. Although most of the new construction in the neighborhood is townhouses, there are some condominium and low-rise apartment complexes in West Somerville's southern section. West Som... 07/23/2021

Union Square, Somerville, MA Community and Real Estate InformationUnion Square is a mixed-use district in Somerville, Massachusetts. Union Square, at the junction of Washington Street, Webster Avenue, and Somerville Avenue, is the heart of the area. Union Square takes its name from a mustering place used by the Union Army during the American Civil War, which is commemorated with a plaque in the square's southwestern corner. Originally, the region, like the rest of Somerville, was primarily agricultural. However, as the city of Boston grew more established, the suburb, like many others, was built for residential and commercial usage by working-class families. The neighborhood now consists of a mix of well-developed residential sections and a significant commercial center with several sto... 07/23/2021

Tufts, Somerville, MA Community and Real Estate InformationTufts is a suburban area in Somerville, Massachusetts, located just south of Tufts University. Warner Street, College Avenue, Holland Street, Curtis Street, and Boston Avenue are among the neighborhood's boundaries. Beautiful residential neighborhoods, several public parks, and the many academic buildings on the campus to the north make up the suburb. Beautiful mature trees border the streets, giving a lovely suburban environment with great curb appeal. Colonial Revival, Queen Anne, and New England designs are among the classic architectural styles seen in Boston. These features all contribute to the creation of a distinct domestic atmosphere that purchasers will undoubtedly love. Tufts is a lovely campus community with excellen... 07/23/2021

Spring Hill, Somerville, MA Community and Real Estate InformationSpring Hill is a suburban area in Somerville, Massachusetts that is centrally placed. Porter Square and Davis Square to the west, Prospect Hill to the east, and Powder House Square and Winter Hill to the north define the area, which runs north along Sommerville Avenue. Despite the fact that the community is primarily residential, there are several business enterprises along the town's major thoroughfares. Residents enjoy easy access to all they need, including a wide range of schools, public parks, shops, restaurants, recreational opportunities, and much more. As one of the city's original residential subdivisions, the suburb was established in 1843. Many original Colonial-style mansions still exist today, accounting for a... 07/23/2021

Prospect Hill, Somerville, MA Community and Real Estate InformationProspect Hill is a mixed-use neighborhood in Somerville, Massachusetts that is predominantly residential. Highland Avenue to the north, McGrath Highway to the east, and Somerville Avenue to the south are just a few of the important thoroughfares that run through the area. The Prospect Hill Monument, also known as Prospect Hill Tower, is a historic stone tower monument erected on the site of a Revolutionary War and Civil War battleground. The Grand Union Banner, which is said to be the flag that George Washington hoisted on the location, is now flying from the building, which was constructed in 1904. Prospect Hill is located on the summit of a hill, as the name suggests. There are a number of locations around the area tha... 07/23/2021

Magoun Square, Somerville, MA Community and Real Estate InformationMagoun Square is a triangle-shaped neighborhood located on the junction of Broadway and Medford Street. Broadway to the north, railroad tracks to the southwest, and Glenwood Road to the southeast define the suburb's boundaries. Over the course of its land area, the suburb is home to around 3,700 inhabitants and nearly 1,500 houses. The location has seen substantial development as a crossroads town, with overpasses and safety traffic features installed to the different routes to prevent accidents. The area was named after John Calvin Magoun, the town assessor of Somerville, in the past. The region used to be largely farmland, with John owning the Adams-Magoun House, which was located between Broadway and Vernon Street. Ma... 07/21/2021

East Somerville, MA Community and Real Estate InformationEast Somerville is a semi-circular neighborhood in the city of Somerville, Massachusetts. The Northern Expressway, Massachusetts Route 28, the McGrath Highway, and Washington Street all run through the area. East Somerville, like many other towns in the region, began as a working-class neighborhood providing inexpensive homes for Boston-area families. Many old residences constructed in the 1880s and 1890s still remain today, preserving this aspect of the neighborhood. East Somerville now has a population of about 8,000 people, with over 2,900 houses scattered over the neighborhood's various properties. The suburb is one of the most densely inhabited in the region, providing plenty of options for investors seeking to buy a rental p... 07/21/2021

Davis Square, Somerville, MA Community and Real Estate InformationDavis Square is a well-known business sector and significant junction in Somerville, Massachusetts' northwestern neighborhood. Holland Street, Dover Street, Day Street, Elm Street, Highland Avenue, and College Avenue are among the streets that cross at the junction. Several of the neighboring areas around the crossing are referred to as Davis Square, but they are not truly part of it. The square has a lively commercial center, with stores, restaurants, and a variety of other local companies along most roadways. Davis Square residents may take advantage of the various businesses and attractions in the area. The area is also a key station along the Somerville Community Trail, a pedestrian-friendly path meant to offer a beau... 07/21/2021

Assembly Square, Somerville, MA Community and Real Estate InformationAssembly Square, in the northeastern part of Somerville, is a well-developed waterfront business sector. The region of the Mystic River is bordered on the north by the Fellsway Bridge, on the west by Mystic Avenue, on the south by Mystic Avenue, and on the east by the MBTA line. The area is well-developed, and it serves as one of the region's key corporate and commercial hubs. Two bridges run along the suburb's borders, linking it to the town of Wellington to the north and Boston Harbor to the east. On the eastern side of the village is the Assembly Station, which provides residents with a handy mode of transit. Assembly Square is a bustling business district with a variety of shopping malls, department stores, and oth... 07/19/2021

Somerville’s apartment rental market has faired well over the past year all things considered.  In a year where vacancy rates skyrocketed in most of Boston’s college towns, Somerville apartments managed to stay below the trend line in terms of rental supply.  The vacancy rate in the City of Boston ballooned to 9.1% in September of 2020, while Metro Boston marked a vacancy rate of 7.73% during the same time.  The vacancy rate in Somerville never rose above 6%. So why was Somerville's housing market spared?  They are certainly akin to high seasonal apartment turnover in September given its proximity to Tufts University and Cambridge.  Conventional wisdom would assume that Somerville should have felt the same apartment supply glut that other college towns were experiencing.  The fact that ... 06/21/2021