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.
With private outdoor space and plenty of street parking, this home delivers a combination of features that rarely come together at this price point.
Homes like this don't come around often.
Tenants pay all utilities. Pets allowed for additional fee.
Available 9/1/26. First month, last month, and security deposit due at lease signing.
12 or 24 month lease options
House for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$5,200/mo
53 Franklin St, Somerville, MA 02145
4beds
1,914sqft
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Single family residence
Available Tue Sep 1 2026
Cats, dogs OK
Central air
In unit laundry
Forced air
What's special
Central ac and heatIn-unit laundryPrivate outdoor spaceHardwood floors throughoutFully fenced private backyard
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,914 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Heating system: Forced Air, No Utilities included in rent
Details
- Parcel number: SOMEM104BBL13
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Somerville
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/1/2026 | Listed for rent | $5,200+8.3%$3/sqft |
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| 7/6/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/24/2024 | Listed for rent | $4,800+6.7%$3/sqft |
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| 10/24/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/21/2022 | Listed for rent | $4,500+21.6%$2/sqft |
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| 6/3/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/18/2021 | Sold | $712,500-2.3%$372/sqft |
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| 10/11/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/20/2021 | Listed for rent | $3,700$2/sqft |
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| 9/10/2021 | Pending sale | $729,000$381/sqft |
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| 8/31/2021 | Price change | $729,000-4%$381/sqft |
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| 8/12/2021 | Listed for sale | $759,000$397/sqft |
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| 8/7/2021 | Listing removed | $759,000$397/sqft |
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| 8/1/2021 | Price change | $759,000-1.3%$397/sqft |
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| 7/29/2021 | Price change | $769,000-0.8%$402/sqft |
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| 7/23/2021 | Price change | $775,000-0.5%$405/sqft |
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| 7/13/2021 | Listed for sale | $779,000$407/sqft |
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| 6/30/2021 | Contingent | $779,000$407/sqft |
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| 6/18/2021 | Listed for sale | $779,000+125.7%$407/sqft |
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| 11/30/2004 | Sold | $345,200+263.4%$180/sqft |
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| 2/7/1996 | Sold | $95,000+120.9%$50/sqft |
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| 3/15/1995 | Sold | $43,000$22/sqft |
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Neighborhood: East Somerville
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NACapuano Early Childhood CenterGrades: PK-KDistance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10East Somerville Community SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Somerville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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