Pet-Friendly, Ball Square RENTAL opportunity! This Philly-style 2-bedroom / 2-bathroom home with over 1200 sq ft of living area is just minutes to Ball, Davis, & Powder House Squares & Tufts Campus. Set on a tree-lined side street and renovated in 2013, this sun filled home features high ceilings and an open floor plan. Excellent for entertaining, the unit combines elegance and charm with upscale elements: hardwood floors, stained glass as well as generous living & dining rooms. The modern kitchen features granite counters and stainless-steel appliances. Upper floor master bedroom w/ ensuite bathroom featuring a tiled bathroom. Central air, in-unit laundry, private back porch, shared yard, & basement storage make this a no brainer! Minutes to Ball Sq and Davis Square T, nearby shops, restaurants, bike path, and all that Somerville has to offer.
112 Pearson Ave
Somerville, MA 02144
Apartment building
2-4 beds
What's special
Open floor planPrivate back porchModern kitchenSun filled homeCentral airIn-unit laundryHardwood floors
Facts, features & policies
Unit features
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Microwave oven
- Oven
- Refrigerator
Flooring
- Hardwood
- Tile
Neighborhood: Ball Square
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Getting around
Walk Score®
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Very WalkableTransit Score®
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Excellent TransitBike Score®
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Biker's ParadiseNearby schools in Somerville
Benjamin G. Brown School
Grades K-5 • 0.2 miles8/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
9/10Student Progress Rating
7/10John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Grades PK-8 • 0.7 miles8/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
9/10Student Progress Rating
7/10Somerville High School
Grades 9-12 • 1.2 miles6/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
6/10College Readiness Rating
6/10Living in Somerville
Ball Square sits in northern Somerville near the Medford line, with a compact commercial center around the intersection of Broadway and Boston Avenue. Its four-season New England climate brings snowy winters and warm summers, while nearby streets mix older homes with restaurants, cafés, and everyday shops. The Green Line’s Ball Square station provides rail access toward downtown Boston, and local buses, sidewalks, and bike routes offer other ways to get around. Dining ranges from casual takeout to sit-down meals, with coffee shops and bakeries adding to the neighborhood’s street-corner feel. Tufts Park and the Somerville Community Path offer outdoor space nearby; the path is useful for walking and cycling, and local playgrounds provide places to play. Ball Square’s median rent is $5,300 per month, with a typical range of $1,290 to $9,100, based on 94 active listings.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is 112 Pearson Ave located, and what is the neighborhood like?
112 Pearson Ave is located at 112 Pearson Ave in Ball Square, Somerville, MA. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as 3 Little Figs, Revival Cafe+Kitchen, and Diesel Cafe.
What hospitals and medical facilities are near 112 Pearson Ave?
The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 112 Pearson Ave include Somerville Hospital (0.6 miles away), Somerville Hospital Emergency Room (0.6 miles away), and Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates (0.7 miles away).
What schools are assigned to 112 Pearson Ave?
The schools assigned to 112 Pearson Ave include Benjamin G. Brown School, John F. Kennedy Elementary School, and Somerville High School.
What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near 112 Pearson Ave?
112 Pearson Ave is located near 5 grocery stores, including Davis Square Farmers' Market (0.6 miles) and Pemberton Farms Marketplace (0.8 miles). Additional shopping options, including Comicazi, are approximately 0.6 miles away.
What colleges and universities are near 112 Pearson Ave?
112 Pearson Ave is located within 0.8 miles of Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, 0.8 miles of Tufts University, and 0.9 miles of Lunder Arts Center Lesley University College of Art and Design.
