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.
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| Year | Land | Building | Total | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $337,400 | $361,700 | $700,300 | — |
| Date | Price | Book/Page |
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| Oct 18, 2021 | $712,500 | 78934/0448 |
| Issued | Type / Work | Status | Value |
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| Apr 27, 2022 |
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Residential Repair
Full Roof Replacement - Installation of 11 square(s) (main roof - 7sq + mansard roof - 4sq) of Architectural Shingles / Roof Replacement -…
By Heladio Salgado
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Open | $380 |
Discrepancies found between MLS and assessor records.
| Field | Assessor | MLS | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sqft | 2,288 | 1,914 | ✗ |
53 Franklin St, Somerville MA 02145
Somerville, MA 02145
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
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| 06/08/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $5,200 | - | - | Original listing |
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