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5 Essex St # 2, Somerville MA 02145

Somerville, MA 02145
$3,950/mo
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,446
Sq Ft
0
Lot Sq Ft
1900
Year Built
2
Parking
Apartment
Type
1
Day on Market
For Rent Listed Nov 6, 2026 • MLS# 73599795 Copied! • Updated Nov 6, 2026

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About this home

Rare Somerville 4-bedroom, 2-bath rental with two off-street parking spaces, private laundry, and easy Green Line access. Exceptionally high ceilings and impressive width throughout create an open, airy feel that sets this home apart from a typical apartment. The layout provides four true bedrooms and two full bathrooms, both of which were completely gut renovated in 2015. Exclusive-use washer and dryer are conveniently located in the basement.Enjoy the rare convenience of two-car off-street parking via a double-wide curb cut, with additional street parking easy to find nearby. Located approximately 4 minutes walk from the Gilman Square Green Line station, the home also sits just steps from the Community Path ideal for commuting, biking, running, or enjoying the neighborhood.Enjoy the best of everyday Somerville living, with Gilman Square and Winter Hill's cafes, restaurants, and local gathering spots nearby. Start the morning with coffee close to home, bike or walk the Community Path, and meet friends for dinner or a drink without needing to get in the car.

Price & Status History

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Rent
Nov 6, 2026
$3,950
Original listing
Office: Compass

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Apartment
Year Built 1900
Living Area 1,446 sq ft
Lot Size 0.00
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 6

Rental Details

Available Available Now
Lease Term Term of Rental(12+)
Rent Includes Water, Sewer
Security Deposit $3,950
Required First MonthLast MonthDepositReferencesInsurance
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Pet Policy Dogs OKCats OKRestrictions Apply
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry None
Features None
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Building & Pet Policy

Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Unit/Building 2
Sq Ft Source Owner
Documents None
County Middlesex

Property Overview

Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,446 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Entry Level
2

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
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Basement:
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Structure Type:
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Roof:
Foundation:

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling:
Hot Water:
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Sewer:
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Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
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Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features:
School District
Somerville School District local
B-
✓ School Safety 2024-25
2.5% Average
1.4% Suspensions 2.2% In-School 1.1% Emergency
↓ 3.0% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

9 schools
C-
Winter Hill Community School
0.6 mi | #291 of 352 | Score: 32.3
Dropped 19 spots from last year
-25.9 below state avg
361 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
C+
Arthur D Healey School
0.6 mi | #237 of 352 | Score: 37.4
Improved 26 spots from last year
-20.8 below state avg
461 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
St. Theresa of the Child Jesus School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
East Somerville Community School
0.6 mi | #244 of 352 | Score: 36.9
Improved 7 spots from last year
-21.3 below state avg
743 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
B+
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
0.7 mi | #137 of 352 | Score: 45.4
Improved 37 spots from last year
-12.8 below state avg
548 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
A
John F Kennedy School
0.9 mi | #49 of 352 | Score: 57.2
Improved 6 spots from last year
-1 below state avg
474 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
Capuano Early Childhood Center
0.7 mi
240 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-01
A+
Benjamin G Brown School
1.0 mi | #82 of 825 | Score: 60.2
Dropped 65 spots from last year
+2 above state avg
230 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
Tufts Educational Day Care Center
1.5 mi
Grades PK-K
M

Middle Schools

1 school
Next Wave Junior High School
0.2 mi
11 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

2 schools
F
Full Circle High School
0.2 mi | #334 of 346 | Score: 23.6
Improved 32 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
60 students Diverse
Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
B+
Somerville High School
0.2 mi | #125 of 346 | Score: 58.3
Improved 117 spots from last year
+0.1 above state avg
1,367 students Diverse
17 sports • 1,566 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

5 Essex St # 2, Somerville MA 02145

Somerville, MA 02145

Listing Information

Listing Agent Wendy Jiang
Listing Office Compass
Office Phone 781-365-9954
Agent MLS ID CN249178
Office MLS ID AN5216
Listing Data Updated Nov 6, 2026 1:18 PM EST
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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