Five Killer Cooks' Kitchens in Somerville

People who love to cook are always looking for a kick-butt kitchen, and if the crowds at the are a clue, Somervillians love to cook.

Homes in Somerville aren't large, especially when compared to homes in the 'burbs, so our kitchens need to deliver when it comes to packing usefulness and beauty into small floor plans.

Here are five Somerville kitchens that do.

These are kitchens in homes currently on the market in Somerville, and the listings come from NewEnglandMoves.com.

So here we go ... five killer kitchens in Somerville:

100 Vernon St.

Why you want to cook there: Hardwood floors, Viking range with backsplash and hood, stainless refrigerator with a pull-out freezer drawer, granite countertops, high-end cabinets and a kitchen island with a wine refrigerator.

What comes with the kitchen: Three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms and 1661 square feet of living space.

Price: $599,000

71 Sycamore St.

Why you want to cook there: A custom kitchen loaded with granite, a sizable island with a two-basin sink, stainless appliances, a refrigerator with pull-out freezer drawer, tile backsplash, wood cabinets, a breakfast bar and wine storage.

What comes with the kitchen: Four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, 2321 square feet.

Price: $528,000

18 Porter St.

Why you want to cook there: A large, functional kitchen space with granite countertops. Kitchen connects to a private deck. Stainless-steel and Energy Star appliances, a built-in-bench eating area, pull-out freezer drawer, see-through cabinets.

What comes with the kitchen: Three bedrooms, two bathrooms and 1472 square feet.

Price: $614,900

32 Madison St.

Why you want to cook there: Granite countertops, maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances, large range, pull-out freezer drawer, breakfast bar, open-concept design.

What comes with the kitchen: Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, 2125 square feet.

Price: $519,000

1 Fitchburg St.

Why you want to cook there: Large open-concept kitchen with hardwood floors, stainless-steel appliances, a long island that serves as a breakfast bar, custom lighting and a wine fridge. 

What comes with the kitchen: Two bedrooms, one bathroom and 1532 square feet.

Price: $419,000.