Ask Somerville residents why they never leave and the answer is always the same: a city neighborhood with a village pulse — walkable squares, restaurants, and a T ride that puts Boston and Cambridge minutes away. 55 Cedar St sits on a quiet residential block in the middle of that magic, in Somerville's 02143 stretch between Union and Porter Squares.
Where Cedar Street Sits
Cedar Street is a classic Somerville block — tree-lined, lined with century-old two- and three-family homes and converted condos. It's in the Spring Hill pocket of Somerville, between two commercial districts. Union Square is a short walk: the Union Square Green Line station puts downtown Boston a ride away, and the square's Union Square Farmers Market and restaurant row are weekend staples. The other direction brings you to Porter Square, with the Red Line at Porter Station and the Fitchburg Commuter Rail line.
The Union Square Effect
This side of Somerville changed the day the Green Line arrived. Union Square had already become Somerville's foodie square — independent restaurants, coffee shops, and weekend markets — and the GLX turned it into a true transit neighborhood. From Cedar Street you're also a quick hop from Davis Square and its live-music venues, and from Assembly Row's shopping and waterfront dining up Route 28.
Getting Around
Location is the headline here. The Green Line at Union Square and the Red Line at Porter cover rail commutes into Boston and Cambridge in either direction, and I-93 takes drivers straight downtown or out toward the northern suburbs. Somerville's bike lanes make for easy car-free runs into Cambridge.
Why Buyers Love This Pocket
Streets like Cedar Street offer something Greater Boston rarely does anymore: a quiet block that still puts three commercial squares, two rail lines, and a dozen beloved restaurants within walking distance. Buyers here tend to stay, which keeps the block stable and the trees tall.
Best for: Boston and Cambridge commuters who want a real neighborhood, and anyone who'd rather live in Somerville than drive through it. Price context: Somerville homes move fast and strong — reach out for current figures on this street. Vibe: Village calm on the block, city energy around every corner.
See Cedar Street for Yourself
The only way to judge a street like this is to walk it: morning coffee near Union Square, an evening stroll past the porches, a test run of the commute. Chris Doherty closes 100+ transactions a year and is recognized as one of the best realtors in Lowell and Greater Lowell, serving buyers across the region — including Somerville. Reach out and we'll time your visit around a commute you can feel, not just read about.
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