Somerville Real Estate
Somerville has transformed from a working-class city into one of the Boston area's most walkable, transit-connected markets, especially since the Green Line extension.
Somerville market snapshot
Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for Somerville, refreshed nightly -- updated Oct 21, 2026.
Currently for sale in Somerville
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Recently sold in Somerville
Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.
Popular neighborhoods in Somerville
Ranked by active MLS listings right now.
Walkability
Blended score for Somerville's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Nearby schools
Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 418
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.2:1
- District
- Somerville
- Enrollment
- 18
- Student:teacher ratio
- 9.0:1
- District
- Somerville
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.0:1
- District
- Somerville
Commute
Real drive time from Somerville's center to Downtown Boston.
Current Weather
Live conditions in Somerville, from Boston, Logan International Airport.
Cities near Somerville
ZIP codes in Somerville
Somerville real estate FAQ
How many homes are for sale in Somerville right now?+
There are currently 930 active listings in Somerville, Massachusetts, pulled directly from the MLS.
What is the median home price in Somerville?+
The median list price for active listings in Somerville is $414,000. Homes are spending an average of 93 days on market.
Is Somerville's housing market up or down this year?+
Median closed-sale prices in Somerville have risen 1.1% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.
What are the most popular neighborhoods in Somerville?+
Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Somerville are Porter Sq..
What schools serve Somerville?+
The closest public schools to Somerville's center are Winter Hill Community, Next Wave Junior High, Somerville High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.
Is Somerville walkable?+
Somerville's center has a walkability score of 86 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.
What is the commute like from Somerville?+
The typical drive from Somerville's center to Downtown Boston is about 19 minutes (5.2 miles).