
16 Porter St, Somerville, MA 02143
What This Townhouse Offers
Welcome to 16 Porter Street— a well-maintained 4-bed,1-bath rental in one of Somerville’s most desirable neighborhoods! With a Walk Score of 94 and a Bike Score... of 87,this location offers unbeatable access to shops,restaurants,cafés,and the Red Line at Porter Square. Just minutes from Tufts,Harvard,and Lesley University,it’s perfect for students,faculty,and professionals alike. Ride your bike along the nearby Somerville Community Path and enjoy everything this vibrant area has to offer. And yes… you are seeing this correctly! This unit includes the rare bonus of a private 2-car garage—ideal for winter parking or extra storage. Additional highlights include laundry hookups in the basement and exclusive use of the upper exterior porch. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to live in the heart of it all.Pets not allowed. Group showings only. MLS# 73414738
Unit
- $3,975 / month
- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,224 sq. ft.
- Available Sep 15
Townhome Features
- Deck
- Range
- Refrigerator
16 Porter St Townhome is located in Somerville, Massachusetts in the 02143 zip code.
Rental Fees and Pet Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
No Pets Allowed
Townhome Details
Home Design
- Built in 1910
- Property Attached
Interior Spaces
- Bonus Room
- 1224 Sq Ft Home
Kitchen
- Range
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- 1 Full Bathroom
- 4 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom
- 4 Bedrooms
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
Accessible Home Design
- Entry on the 2nd floor
Outdoor Features
- Deck
Location
- Property is near public transit
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Electric Baseboard Heater
- Heating System Uses Steam
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $3,975
- Property Available on 2025-09-15
- Assessor Parcel Number 752696
- Rent includes water, sewer, trash collection, gardener
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
Amenities
- Shops
- Coin Laundry
Recreation
- Park
Pet Policy
- No Pets Allowed
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Get In Touch
Somerville, MA 02143
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Neighborhood Scores
Walk Score ®
Walker's Paradise94 / 100
Transit Score ®
Excellent Transit81 / 100
Bike Score ®
Very Bikeable87 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active68 / 100
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Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Benjamin G Brown
Grades K-5
Public
St Catherine Of Genoa School
Grades PK-8
Private
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Grades PK-8
Public
Somerville High
Grades 9-12
Public
St. Clement Parish Schools
Grades PK-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Lesley University, Porter
Walk: 6 min (0.3 mi)
Lesley University
Walk: 16 min (0.9 mi)
Harvard University
Drive: 4 min (1.6 mi)
Cambridge College
Drive: 5 min (2.1 mi)
Discover Spring Hill, Somerville, MA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 16 Porter St Townhome proximity to Somerville Place, Somerville Plaza, and Porter Square Galleria. Somerville Place is 0.1 miles away, and Somerville Plaza is within a 6 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 81, 16 Porter St Townhome has excellent transit, including 10 transit stops within 8 miles. Transit options include Porter Square Station and Magoun Square.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 16 Porter St Townhome are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including Harvard Museum of Natural History, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.
Airports
Living in Spring Hill provides easy access to General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located just 15 minutes from 16 Porter St Townhome.
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