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53 Franklin St, Somerville, MA 02145

Middlesex County

Key Facts

4Beds
3Baths
1,914Sq Ft

Description

Rare opportunity to rent a single-family home in East Somerville offering exceptional space, privacy, and convenience at a that's hard to find in today's market.This charming cottage features central AC and heat, hardwood floors throughout, in-unit laundry, and a fully fenced private backyard with a deck/patio perfect for entertaining or enjoying your own outdoor retreat.The location is unbeatable: just a 2-minute walk to the Green Line and a 10-minute walk to the Orange Line, with quick and easy access to Union Square, Assembly Row, and Cambridge by bike, bus, or train.The home offers 3 bedrooms (2 generous sized and one small) and 2.5 bathrooms, plus a finished lower-level in-law suite with a separate entrance and approximately 652 square feet of additional living space ideal for guests (or 4th bedroom), a home office, or extra flexibility.Private outdoor space and plenty of street parking. Tenants pay all utilities. Pets allowed for additional fee. Available 9/1/26.

Property Information

Property Type

Residential Lease

Sub-Type

Single Family Residence

Living Area

1,914 sq ft

Lot Size

2,178 sq ft

Days on Market

4

MLS® Listing#

73531492

Property Features

Exterior

Garden

Appliances

RangeDishwasherDisposalMicrowaveRefrigeratorFreezerWasher

Heating

Forced Air

Laundry

In Unit

Patio

PorchDeckPatio

Fencing

Fenced

Financial Details

HOA

None

Parcel Number

761108

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Affordability Calculator

$1,040

Estimated monthly payment

$28/mo

Principal $4,160 · Est. interest $5,804 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in Somerville, MA

$1,000,000
Median Listing Price
44
Median Days on Market
1,729
Median Sq Ft
$655
Median Price / Sq Ft
189
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 99% below the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is 100% below the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Somerville, MA.

Location

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Points of Interest in Somerville, MA

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Nearby Schools

  • Agassiz School

    School · 0.2 mi away

  • East Somerville Community School

    School · 0.2 mi away

  • E Somerville Community

    Elementary · 0.2 mi away

  • Somerville High School

    Secondary · 0.6 mi away

  • Full Circle High School

    Secondary · 0.6 mi away

  • Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

    School · 0.7 mi away

  • Cummings School

    School · 0.7 mi away

  • Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park

    Elementary · 0.8 mi away

  • King Open School

    Elementary · 0.9 mi away

  • Cambridge Public School District (Official Site)

    School · 0.9 mi away

  • Cambridge Street Upper School

    Secondary · 0.9 mi away

  • King Open Preschool

    School · 0.9 mi away

  • Winter Hill Community Elementary School

    Elementary · 0.9 mi away

  • Clarence R. Edwards Middle School

    Secondary · 1.0 mi away

  • Robert F Kennedy Middle School

    School · 1.0 mi away

  • Kennedy Community School

    School · 1.0 mi away

  • Vassal Lane Upper School

    Secondary · 1.0 mi away

  • Mghightech

    School · 1.0 mi away

  • Warren-Prescott School

    Elementary · 1.1 mi away

  • Community Charter School of Cambridge

    Secondary · 1.1 mi away

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Listing Courtesy: Premier Realty Group - Lexington - 6175151162

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