
78 Perkins St, Somerville, MA 02145
What This Apartment Offers
Welcome home to this incredible 4 bedroom tucked in quiet Somerville neighborhood,3 minutes away from the Sullivan Square T Station. Recently upgraded unit with... hardwood flooring throughout,central heat,oversized in unit washer dyer,and fully updated kitchen and bathrooms. Gracious bedrooms,all accommodating at least queen beds with ample closet space. Tranquil,rear facing,private deck overlooking the common backyard. Stainless steel appliance package with gas cooking,full sized dishwasher and ample granite counter top space perfect for the home chef. Space for a sizeable dining room table,multiple desks and or additional storage off the kitchen. Private basement storage included. Building is professionally managed with easy maintenance requests and electronic payment. Short commute to Assembly Row,Encore Casino,the heart of Cambridge and downtown Boston. Great highway and public transport commutability. No undergrads,pets considered case by case. MLS# 73414857
Unit 2
- $4,700 / month
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,443 sq. ft.
- Available Sep 1
Apartment Features
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Porch
- Range
- Refrigerator
78 Perkins St Apartment Unit 2 is an apartment community
Rental Fees and Pet Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
No Pets Allowed
Apartment Details
Home Design
- Built in 1900
- Apartment
Interior Spaces
- 1443 Sq Ft Home
Kitchen
- Range
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Laundry in unit
- Washer
Accessible Home Design
- Entry on the 2nd floor
Outdoor Features
- Porch
Lot Details
- 22.96 Acre Lot
- Near Conservation Area
Location
- Property is near public transit
- Property is near schools
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Baseboard Heating
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $4,700
- Property Available on 2025-09-01
- 12 Month Lease Term
- Rent includes water, sewer, trash collection, snow removal, gardener
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
Amenities
- Medical Services
- Shops
- Coin Laundry
Recreation
- Marina
- Golf Course Community
- Community Stables
- Community Pool
- Tennis Courts
- Jogging Path
- Park
- Bike Trail
Pet Policy
- Call for details about the types of pets allowed
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Somerville, MA 02145
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Neighborhood Scores
Walk Score ®
Very Walkable87 / 100
Transit Score ®
Excellent Transit82 / 100
Bike Score ®
Biker's Paradise90 / 100
Soundscore ™
Busy66 / 100
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Local Education
Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Bunker Hill Community College
Drive: 2 min (1.1 mi)
Cambridge College
Drive: 6 min (2.4 mi)
Lesley University, Porter
Drive: 7 min (2.6 mi)
MIT
Drive: 6 min (3.2 mi)
Discover East Somerville, Somerville, MA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 78 Perkins St Apartment Unit 2 proximity to Cobble Hill Center, Assembly Row, and Assembly Square. Cobble Hill Center is 0.7 miles away, and Assembly Row is within a 15 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 82, 78 Perkins St Apartment Unit 2 has excellent transit, including 10 transit stops within 4 miles. Transit options include Sullivan Square Station and Assembly.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 78 Perkins St Apartment Unit 2 are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3 miles, including Museum of Science, Mystic River Reservation, and Harvard Museum of Natural History.
Airports
Living in East Somerville provides easy access to General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located just 11 minutes from 78 Perkins St Apartment Unit 2.
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