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Fully-furnished, Bright, Spacious, Two-bedroom in Sought After Neighborhood

Somerville, Massachusetts, United States
Rates from USD $3100 | Monthly

Apartment or Condo | Entire Home | House Sitting Requested
Available Dates:
From June 2, 2024 until August 30, 2024

Description

Looking to rent out for June-August this summer or the full academic year, Sept. 2024-May 30, 2025. Located on the third floor, the apartment has an open and sunny living/dining/kitchen area, very large master bedroom, and second bedroom with a desk (Useful as office). Wood floors and ample closets throughout. A pleasant tree top back porch off the kitchen, where the sun rises on your coffee mug, and a shared larger deck off the second floor front porch where the sun is in the afternoon. All is open and bright! Completely and tastefully furnished, the apartment also has all kitchen necessities for cooking/baking & entertaining. Also includes bed & bath linens, hair dryer, washer/dryer in unit, and dishwasher, of course. ALL UTILITIES ARE INCLUDED IN RENT -- Heat/AC, Electric, Water, High Speed Internet, WIFI This is a new, spotless, apartment, with all new systems, in a three-family (newly built in 2017) that maintains the period look of other homes on the street. Interior with all wood floors, recessed lights, etc. is modern but feels warm and comfortable, like a home. Located near Tufts in a safe, friendly neighborhood. Very centrally located to the T subway lines in Davis and Ball Squares. A 10-minute walk to popular Davis Square (via a bike/walking trail near home). Davis is known for its eclectic eateries and shops and a wonderful vintage theater with both films and live shows. The Red Line in Davis goes straight to Harvard (two stops) and MIT (four stops) and Boston (six stops). Also just one block down the street is Ball Square, which has other popular coffee and casual eating spots, shopping, bakery, plus a terrific classic diner with lines out the door on weekends. A Green Line T stop in Ball is a fast ride into east Cambridge and Boston. The apartment is also a 15-minute walk to Porter Square stores and another Red Line stop. All tenants are quiet, considerate and friendly. Another apartment is usually rented to other visiting academics. Parking is available but most tenants bike. Lease asks for first month’s rent to reserve the apartment, plus a $500 returnable deposit against any damages and $200 cleaning fee.

Bedrooms
2

Bathrooms
1

Offices
0

Size
1,043 ft2

Suited For
2

Property Type
Apartment or Condo

Availability

From June 2, 2024 until August 30, 2024

Minimum Stay

3 Months | Dates are flexible for this listing

Location

Apartment or Condo in Somerville, Massachusetts, United States

Closest University

Tufts University

Nearby Universities
Harvard University | Harvard University
Neighborhood

Davis and Ball Squares

Nearby Cities

Boston | Cambridge

Comments: Looking to rent out for June-August this summer or the full academic year, Sept. 2024-May 30, 2025. Great area, close to many restaurants and shops, cinema. Fast trip to east Camb/Boston on Green Line just one block away. Ten-minute walk on walking/biking trail to Red line into Central Camb/Boston..In the midst of academic culture with shops, cafes, restaurants, easy transport to Harvard, MIT, Lesley, Boston and Cambridge.

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Walk to Campus
  • Bike to Campus
  • Urban
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Neighborhood School
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Rental Rates and Terms

Rates from USD $3100 Monthly

Utilities are included

A cleaning service is not included

Comments: All utilities (which amount to $300/month) are included — water, heat, light, basic cable, Internet, wifi. Washer/dryer in unit. Owner can find a cleaning service for you if you like.

Considerations

The home is not suitable for young kids

Pets are not allowed

Smoking is not allowed

A car is not available

Comments: There is a $500 deposit against damages and a $200 one-time cleaning fee.

House Sitting

I am looking for help while I am away

Comments: Tenants share bringing trash and recycling to the curb weekly and snow shoveling.

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

TV

Cable or Satellite

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Accessibility

Stairs

Temperature Control

Air Conditioning

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Comments: This is a new apartment in a new building, All systems are new and separate for each unit. Bike storage in garage, Space for a car in a shared driveway or on street with permit. Storage space in new basement as well. Small front and back gardens.

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Listing Owner user icon

Listing Owner

Member Since 2017

Trust Score (32)
Independent Scholar or Retired Academic

Listing Owner

Member Since 2017

Trust Score (32)
Independent Scholar or Retired Academic
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