Renovated 2-Bed Apt in Somerville, near Cambridge, Harvard, Tufts, MIT.

Description

Location: Ideal for visiting faculty and scholars. Union Square, Gilman Square (Green Line), Harvard and Porter Square (Red Line) MBTA stops on the Red Line within walking distance - 23 minutes to Harvard Square (and even closer to Harvard College, Harvard Law School and the Harvard Divinity School), 19 minutes to Porter Square (home of Lesley University). Pleasant, short walk to Somerville’s nearby, lively Union Square (cafes, restaurants, bars, weekly Farmers’ Market) and to Davis Square (restaurants, bars, movie theater). Well-connected by public transit to MIT and Tufts University. Comfortable biking distance (25 minutes) from Boston’s Back Bay, Financial District and Beacon Hill. Steps away from bus stops (Somerville Ave. and Summer St.) and stations for the bikeshare system, Bluebikes (Cambria Hotel, Conway Park-Somerville Ave. and Dane St.). Walking distance to a number of family-friendly parks, including Conway Park, Osgood Park, Morse-Kelley playground, Dickerman playground and Lincoln Park. Next door to Bouldering Project climbing center and gym, the Aeronaut Brewery, the popular Bow Market and the affordable Market Basket grocery store. Walking distance to the grocery stores, Whole Foods Market and Star Market. Endless options for eating out and entertainment (especially live music) between Union, Harvard, Porter, Inman, and Davis Squares—all at walking distance. Building: 1st floor apartment of an early 20th century two-family home on a quiet side street with easy pedestrian access and with no through traffic. The building has new front and back porches (2020), new roof (2021) and new gutters (2024). Apartment: The apartment and the house have undergone extensive renovations (most recently in spring 2021). The bathroom is completely new; the kitchen has brand new countertops, new dishwasher and new electric oven and range, new ceilings with recessed lights; the rest of the house has been painted and floors refinished. Also, the unit is fully de-leaded and powered with electricity through the sustainable Somerville Community Choice Electricity program and all lights are LEDs. South-facing, private back porch looking out on surrounding homes' yards, front porch entryway, large living room (four windows), dining room (built-in cabinet, three windows), principal bedroom (two windows, queen-size bed available for your use), guest bedroom (convertible into an office space). Spacious, quiet shared yard with space for grilling outdoors. Street parking available steps from the house. Semi-furnished, with the option of removing some of the household items and furnishings, as needed. Fully outfitted with refrigerator, dishwasher, electric stove and oven. Other: Additional pictures available upon request. No pets, no smoking. No broker fee. If rented short-term, all utilities can be included for an extra $300 per month. About us: I am a professor of Mathematics in a nearby College and live in the upstairs unit with my wife -- who also works in higher education -- and our two children, age 5 and 10.