The Mystic River Development is a 240 unit state family housing development located in Winter Hill section of Somerville. The Mystic River Development is located on the same grounds as the SHA administration offices and the 215 unit federal family housing development, Mystic View. The Mystic River Development features two and three bedroom apartments, and off-street parking is available. The apartments include utilities refrigerators, and stoves.

Located right onsite of these two developments, you will also find the Mystic Activity Center (MAC). Housed in the MAC is a state of the art Computer Education Center. The Activity Center also has a large community room, which is available for use of Community groups and private rentals by residents. The Tenant Selection Dept of SHA, Resident Association, the Welcome Project, and Mystic Learning Center are also located in the MAC. For more information about opportunities in the MAC, contact your Resident Services Coordinator.

The Mystic River Development is close to public transportation. A bus from Mystic Ave can bring you to the Sullivan Station T of the Orange Line, and to Medford Square. Additionally a short walk to Broadway can give you bus access to Davis Square, and the Lechmere T station of the Green line. Shaw’s Supermarket and Brooks Drugs are within easy walking distance. The Broadway Health Center is close by as well as the Post Office, and local restaurants.

The Manager of Mystic River Development can be contacted at (617) 625-1152. The Mystic River Development has an active resident association and has many resident opportunities including on-site Mental Health Care Clinic.

For more information on the application process or check on your eligibility please see the Frequently Asked section.

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