Large, bright second-floor apartment with five spacious rooms: 2 bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, and an updated eat-in kitchen. One bedroom has a separate dressing room/office alcove with generous built-in storage. The kitchen has a large pantry, dishwasher, disposal, and in-unit washer/dryer. Updated tile bathroom with tub and pedestal sink. Private back porch overlooking a large fenced backyard with room for gardening.
The apartment is freshly painted and features hardwood floors, high ceilings, classic period details, replacement windows, and a ceiling fan.
15-minute walk to Davis Square and Porter Square MBTA Red Line stations; 5-minute walk to MBTA Green Line. Easy access to restaurants, cafes, shopping, parks, the Somerville Community Path, and Route 88 and 90 bus lines. Steps from 3 Little Figs Cafe. Highland Kitchen restaurant and Get-N-Go grocery are also nearby.
Smoke-free property.
Pets welcome with proof of current vaccinations. Dogs require references and behavioral assessment.
One-year lease, renewable annually.
Owner pays water and sewer.
Tenant pays gas, electric, and all other utilities.
Well-maintained building with wonderful, quiet, long-term residents.
Owned and managed by the same owner for over 24 years.
Available August 15.
No broker fee.
Ellen M. Tan
Emtrealestate @ gmail
six one seven four zero seven five two nine four
Available August 15.
No broker fee.
One-year lease, renewable annually.
Owner pays water and sewer. Tenant pays gas, electric, and all other utilities
Smoke-free property.
Pets welcome with proof of current vaccinations. Dogs require references and a behavioral assessment.
257 Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144
Apartment building
Studio-2 beds
Available units
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What's special
Dining roomLarge bright second-floor apartmentUpdated eat-in kitchenClassic period detailsCeiling fanReplacement windowsHardwood floors
Facts, features & policies
Unit features
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Oven
- Refrigerator
Flooring
- Hardwood
- Tile
Neighborhood: Spring Hill
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Travel times
Walk, Transit & Bike Scores
Walk Score®
/ 100
Walker's ParadiseTransit Score®
/ 100
Excellent TransitBike Score®
/ 100
Very BikeableNearby schools in Somerville
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Benjamin G. Brown SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10John F. Kennedy Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Somerville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What is the walk score of 257 Highland Ave?
257 Highland Ave has a walk score of 91, it's a walker's paradise.
What is the transit score of 257 Highland Ave?
257 Highland Ave has a transit score of 86, it has excellent transit.
What schools are assigned to 257 Highland Ave?
The schools assigned to 257 Highland Ave include Benjamin G. Brown School, John F. Kennedy Elementary School, and Somerville High School.
What neighborhood is 257 Highland Ave in?
257 Highland Ave is in the Spring Hill neighborhood in Somerville, MA.








