Ward Two Real Estate
Ward Two is a diverse neighborhood located in Somerville less than four miles from Downtown Boston and just one mile from Cambridge. With the second highest walking score of any Somerville neighborhood, Ward Two boasts a lively nightlife with ethnic eateries and pubs sprinkled along Somerville Avenue. Nearby Beacon Street is also a key corridor for bikers as well as pedestrians. Ward Two is sometimes referred to as Cobble Hill although the actual hill no longer exists and the name references a block of apartments and the surrounding area to the east. Similar to many Somerville neighborhoods, Ward Two is experiencing significant development activity. New construction options for townhouse and condo units are plentiful. Properties are unusually generous in size for an urban location and boast all the latest high-end finishes as well as amenities, such as a fitness center and common room. Read more about Ward Two real estate.
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Ward Two Location
Ward Two is located along Somerville Avenue to the north, just south of the Spring Hill and Prospect Hill neighborhoods. Ward Two borders the nearby city of Cambridge to the south. The neighborhood has a number of MBTA buses running up and down the main drag during rush hour that provide access to Cambridge and nearby Davis Square on the Red Line. The area is also slated for an MBTA station as part of the Green Line extension.
Ward Two History
In Revolutionary times, Cobble Hill served as a fort and later the site of the Joseph Barrell Mansion. The estate later morphed into what is now McLean Hospital although the facility was later relocated to the suburbs and the mansion and the hill razed to the ground. The Thirsty Scholar is a favorite local hangout on Beacon Street known for its cozy tavern as well as as the occasional book reading.
