Brightly Renovated 4-Bed / 2-Bath • 1,800 sq
86 Orchard St,
Medford, MA 02155
$4,500 Plus Fees
4 Beds | 12 Month Lease
West Somerville
Somerville, MA
West Somerville - Somerville, MA
Area Guide
Lovely suburban environment on the west side of Tufts University.
Walkable
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College
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Suburb
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Attractive homes and tree-shaded sidewalks line the streets of West Somerville, a mainly-residential suburban community along Alewife Brook Parkway. The east side of the neighborhood borders the Tufts University campus, making it an excellent location for students, faculty, and staff to find apartments. Large chain grocery stores and corner markets in the community give residents numerous convenient options for grabbing their everyday necessities.
While the close proximity to the university does attract renters from the collegiate demographic, there is plenty for families to appreciate as well: multiple public schools can be found within and around the neighborhood, and the Dilboy sports facilities on the west side are perfect venues for all-ages fun.
Transportation
87
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
59
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
89
Biker's Paradise
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
- Harvard Museum of Natural History
- Mineralogical and Geological Museum
- Mystic River Reservation
- Longfellow National Historic Site
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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