Luxury 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom condo for rent in Somerville near Tufts University. This 2026 fully gut renovated, two-level unit offers modern living with high-end finishes, ideal for professionals, families, or Tufts faculty.
4 Bedrooms including 2 Primary Suites
3 Full Bathrooms (modern finishes)
Private Office / Work-from-Home Space
Open Concept Living + Fireplace
New Kitchen with New Stainless Steel Appliances
In-Unit Laundry
Off-Street Parking Included
Private Outdoor Space
Central HVAC (Heating + Cooling)
All New Interior Amenities
Location Highlights:
Close to Tufts University
Minutes to Davis Square (Red Line) and Ball Square
Easy access to Lechmere Station
4 mins walk to Whole Foods Market
Transit-Friendly: MBTA bus routes 80 & 94 right outside your door.
This is a rare, 2026 fully gut-renovated condo near Tufts with parking and modern amenities that is hard to find in Somerville.
No Broker Fee. One Parking Spot included. Tenants pay gas/electric/water. Pet-friendly with approval. First month rent and Security deposit required.
Sold for $945,000
$945,000
157 Boston Ave, Somerville, MA 02144
4beds
1,865sqft
Apartment
Built in ----
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$1,072,400 Zestimate®
$507/sqft
$5,065 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,072,400
$965,000 - $1.21M
$5,065/mo
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Two-level unitIn-unit laundryOpen concept livingAll new interior amenitiesPrivate outdoor spaceOff-street parking included
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,865 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Electricity not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Water not included in rent
Details
- Parcel number: SOMEM1BEL1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Community & HOA
Community
- Deposit fee: $5,950
- Administrative fee: $0
Location
- Region: Somerville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $507/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,039,900
- Annual tax amount: $11,345
- Date on market: 4/4/2026
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/23/2026 | Listing removed | $5,950$3/sqft |
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| 4/4/2026 | Listed for rent | $5,950$3/sqft |
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| 4/3/2026 | Sold | $945,000$507/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,345 +6.1% | $1,039,900 +2.3% |
| 2024 | $10,690 +2.5% | $1,016,200 +0.7% |
| 2023 | $10,434 +8.4% | $1,009,100 +6.7% |
| 2022 | $9,627 +2.7% | $945,700 +2.8% |
| 2021 | $9,378 +1.7% | $920,300 +0.7% |
| 2020 | $9,218 +6.4% | $913,600 +13.5% |
| 2019 | $8,660 +3.9% | $804,800 +9.2% |
| 2018 | $8,333 +3.9% | $736,800 +7.2% |
| 2017 | $8,023 -2.2% | $687,500 +5% |
| 2016 | $8,207 | $655,000 |
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Neighborhood: 02144
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10West Somerville Neighborhood SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10Somerville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 mi
- 8/10Benjamin G. Brown SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.5 mi
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