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.
- Heating System:
- Forced Air
- Pet Policy:
- Yes
- Appliances:
- Disposal, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Freezer, Water Treatment
- Exterior Unit Features:
- Deck, Patio, Porch, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Lead Paint:
- Certified Treated
- Laundry Features:
- In Unit
- Rent Fee Includes:
- Occupancy Only
- Deposit Reqd:
- Yes
- Insurance Reqd:
- No
- Last Mon Reqd:
- Yes
- References Reqd:
- Yes
- First Mon Reqd:
- Yes
- Market Time:
- 4
- Status:
- Active
- Price Per Sqft:
- $3
- Orig Price:
- $5,200
- Sec Deposit:
- $5,200
- Date Available:
- 09/01/2026 00:00:00
- Waterfront:
- No
- MlsStatus:
- Active
- City:
- Somerville
- State:
- MA
- County:
- Middlesex
- Postal Code:
- 02145
- Longitude:
- W72° 54' 53.4''
- Latitude:
- N42° 23' 0.7''
Residential Lease
53 Franklin St, Somerville, Massachusetts
- Property Type :
- Residential Lease
- Listing Type :
- For Rent
- Price :
- $5,200
- Bedrooms :
- 4
- Rooms :
- 9
- Total Bathrooms :
- 2.5
- Full Bathrooms :
- 2
- Half Bathrooms :
- 1
- Square Footage :
- 1,914 Sqft
- Listing ID :
- 73531492
- Stephen E. Robb
- View website
- 617-212-0251
-
srobb@robbenterprises.com
