296 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02144
What This Apartment Offers
Top Floor 3 Bed / 1 Bath. Spacious and sun-filled apartment featuring central A/C, hardwood floors, high ceilings, and beautiful original woodwork throughout. The eat-in kitchen includes granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, gas stove, dishwasher, microwave, and pantry. Ceiling fans and gas furnace provide year-round comfort. Coin-op laundry available in the basement. Garage and
off-street parking available for $80/month each.
Located in Somerville on a prime corner lot, with easy access to both Porter Square and Davis Square Red Line T stations, offering quick connections to Cambridge, Harvard Square, MIT, and downtown Boston. Close to restaurants, cafés, grocery stores, parks, and local shops. Contact today to schedule a tour this one won’t last long.
Unit 3
12 Month Lease
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Basement
- Ceiling Fans
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Granite Countertops
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Microwave
- Pantry
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Washer/Dryer
Community Features
- Laundry Facilities
- Utilities Included
296 Highland Ave Unit 3 is an apartment for rent in Somerville, MA
Fees & Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
Cats Allowed
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Fee Not Specified
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Somerville, MA 02144
Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable
Transit
Good public transit
Driveability
Fairly drivable
Bikeability
Very bikeable
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Driveability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
Soundscore™
Active
A Sound Score rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
Travel and Transit
Subway
1 min Drive
Subway
2 min Drive
Subway
2 min Drive
Subway
3 min Drive
Subway
3 min Drive
Commuter Rail
7 min Drive
Commuter Rail
18 min Drive
Airport
15 min Drive
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Benjamin G. Brown School
Grades K-5
Public
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Grades PK-8
Public
St Theresa School
Grades PK-8
Private
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: 11 min (0.6 mi) |
| Lesley University | Drive: 3 min (1.1 mi) |
| Tufts Univ., Medford | Drive: 4 min (1.7 mi) |
| Harvard University | Drive: 4 min (1.8 mi) |
Discover Powder House Square, Somerville, MA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 296 Highland Ave Unit 3 proximity to Porter Square Shopping Center, Porter Square Galleria, and Somerville Place. Porter Square Shopping Center is 0.6 miles away, and Porter Square Galleria is within a 9 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 70, 296 Highland Ave Unit 3 has good public transit, including 10 transit stops within 8.2 miles. Transit options include Porter Square Station and Magoun Square.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 296 Highland Ave Unit 3 are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.9 miles, including Mineralogical and Geological Museum, Harvard Museum of Natural History, and Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.
Airports
Living in Powder House Square provides easy access to General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located just 16 minutes from 296 Highland Ave Unit 3.
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