197 College Ave

Somerville, MA 02144

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4 beds

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Unit , sortable column	Sqft, sortable column	Available, sortable column	Total monthly price, sorted ascending
Unit 3JR 4 bd, 1 ba	--	Jun 1	$5,500
Unit 4 4 bd, 1 ba	9,998	Jun 1	$5,600
Unit A3 4 bd, 1 ba	--	Jul 1	$5,600
Unit 3 4 bd, 1 ba	9,999	Jun 1	$5,700

Neighborhood: Ball Square

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Getting around

Walk Score^®

/ 100

Very Walkable

Transit Score^®

/ 100

Excellent Transit

Bike Score^®

/ 100

Very Bikeable

Nearby schools in Somerville

Benjamin G. Brown School

Grades K-5 • 0.5 miles

8/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

9/10

Student Progress Rating

7/10

West Somerville Neighborhood School

Grades PK-8 • 0.6 miles

5/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

6/10

Student Progress Rating

4/10

Somerville High School

Grades 9-12 • 1.7 miles

6/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

6/10

College Readiness Rating

6/10

Transit Access
The Green Line’s Ball Square station connects the neighborhood with other Somerville stops and downtown Boston.
Dining Scene
Ball Square’s Broadway and Boston Avenue area has a mix of cafés, bakeries, takeout counters, and restaurants.
Biking Trails
The nearby Somerville Community Path provides a convenient route for cycling and walking.
Green Spaces
Tufts Park offers open space and outdoor recreation near Ball Square.

Ball Square sits in northern Somerville near the Medford line, with a compact commercial center around the intersection of Broadway and Boston Avenue. Its four-season New England climate brings snowy winters and warm summers, while nearby streets mix older homes with restaurants, cafés, and everyday shops. The Green Line’s Ball Square station provides rail access toward downtown Boston, and local buses, sidewalks, and bike routes offer other ways to get around. Dining ranges from casual takeout to sit-down meals, with coffee shops and bakeries adding to the neighborhood’s street-corner feel. Tufts Park and the Somerville Community Path offer outdoor space nearby; the path is useful for walking and cycling, and local playgrounds provide places to play. Ball Square’s median rent is $5,300 per month, with a typical range of $1,290 to $9,100, based on 94 active listings.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is 197 College Ave located, and what is the neighborhood like?

197 College Ave is located at 197 College Ave in Ball Square, Somerville, MA. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Sound Bites Cafe, Dave's Fresh Pasta, and Bob's Italian Foods.

What hospitals and medical facilities are near 197 College Ave?

The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 197 College Ave include Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates (0.6 miles away), Somerville Hospital (1 mile away), and Somerville Hospital Emergency Room (1 mile away).

What schools are assigned to 197 College Ave?

The schools assigned to 197 College Ave include Benjamin G. Brown School, West Somerville Neighborhood School, and Somerville High School.

What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near 197 College Ave?

197 College Ave is located near 6 grocery stores, including Davis Square Farmers' Market (0.6 miles) and H Mart (0.7 miles). Additional shopping options, including Comicazi, are approximately 0.6 miles away.

What colleges and universities are near 197 College Ave?

197 College Ave is located within 0 miles of College Ave Mansion, 0.3 miles of Tufts University, and 0.3 miles of Halligan Hall.