49 Elm St #2, Somerville, MA 02143

Light-filled 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo in prime location near Porter Square. This home is a 5 minute walk to Porter Square T, and has easy access to Harvard, MIT, Kendall Square, Davis Square, Union Square, Greentown Labs, Form Energy, Downtown Boston and anywhere on the Red Line. The unit sits near the top of Beacon St and Somerville Ave, which are both protected bike corridors for easy bike commuting to all areas of Cambridge or Somerville. This home has an open layout to maximize living and entertaining space, including a high end Wolf gas range, in-unit front-loading washer and dryer, private deck and 3-season reading porch. The unit is perfect for roommates, or for a couple who wants the flexibility to hosts guests or work from home. Two bedrooms -- one with an en suite bathroom with radiant floor heating -- are comfortably sized for a queen bed and dresser, or can be configured as an office or exercise room. The kitchen features a breakfast bar and butcher block island, and opens up into a large dining room. The living room can be partitioned by closing the original pocket doors to provide privacy for zoom meetings, or can be left open to maximize entertaining space. The living areas of the house get excellent natural light at all times of day, while the bedrooms remain dark and quiet. Additionally a glass-walled 3-season porch is the perfect place to spend a sunny afternoon with a good book. The unit includes a private deck off the kitchen, and a communal garden in the backyard, and ample storage in a communal unfinished basement. The tenants is welcome to participate in planting or harvesting from the garden, which usually grows a mix of cut flowers, berries, herbs and vegetables. Dogs or cats are welcome. Available Dec 14, 2025 Owner pays for water. Tenant is responsible for electricity, gas and internet.