Foss Park

Somerville, MA

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Foss Park - Somerville, MA

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Park-like neighborhood great for urban dwellers looking for outdoor adventure and amenities

Park-Like River Shopping Sports Outdoors Convenient

Foss Park is a small neighborhood perfect for city folk who want access to some green space but still want the perks of living in an urban area. The area mostly has apartments for rent inside of classic New England triple-deckers or multi-family units. The namesake park is a very popular spot for residents to hang out and have a good time. Foss Park has baseball diamonds, tennis courts, and an outdoor swimming pool. For even more outdoor fun, locals take advantage of Mystic River, which borders part of town. Go to Paddleboston: Blessing of the Bay and rent canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards to ride on the beautiful river.

Foss Park is right next to Assembly Square, a popular shopping, dining, and entertainment destination. Find your favorite department stores, name brand shops, and luxury outlets beside delicious eateries, a painting bar, a movie theater, and a Legoland Discovery Center. For even more convenience, Foss Park is convenient to Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Tufts University. All of these institutions of higher learning are less than 20 minutes away. Whether you’re a commuter, a college student, or a parent, Foss Park is a great place to find your new home.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Foss Park is $1,739 for two bedrooms, and $1,971 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Foss Park has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

  • 2 BR

  • 900 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,739/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,200 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,971/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

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Walker's Paradise

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Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

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Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

86

Very Bikeable

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This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mystic River Reservation
  • Harvard Museum of Natural History
  • Mineralogical and Geological Museum
  • Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
  • Longfellow National Historic Site

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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