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Apartment for rent
  • $6,000/mo

    Fees may apply

    51 Liberty Ave #1, Somerville, MA 02144

    3beds
    2,103sqft
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
    Apartment
    Available now
    Cats, dogs OK
    Central air
    In unit laundry
    Forced air
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Leafy nathan tufts parkGracious victorian homePrivate deckLushly landscaped backyardUpstairs master bedroomOpen-plan first floorHistoric powder house
    Stylish, Stunning Open-Plan Living in Prime West Somerville Location Charming, bright, beautiful Philadelphia-style 3-bedroom, 2-bath first- and second-floor unit in a gracious Victorian home near Davis and Ball Squares in Somerville, three houses away from leafy Nathan Tufts Park and the historic Powder House. The unit is 1569 sq ft + 534 sq ft finished basement. A 2004 renovation preserved key architectural elements; a tasteful 2025 refresh modernized and enhanced the space.The open-plan first floor is perfect for convivial living and entertaining, while the upstairs master bedroom offers a spacious private refuge, including two double closets w/ built-ins, en suite master bath w/ twin sinks and Jacuzzi, and French doors leading to a private deck overlooking the lushly landscaped backyard. Cook's kitchen with high-end appliances, including a new Bosch refrigerator w/ ice maker and Fisher Paykel range, cooktop, and suspended hood. Internet-enabled thermostats, lighting, smoke/CO2 alarms, entry locks, and doorbell; two-zone forced-air HVAC. Ample storage. Parking on street with residential permit; shared access to soon-to-be-installed Level 2 EV charger. Lovely shared outdoor spaces: relax on the open, wrap-around front porch, in the backyard, or on the furnished back deck with adjacent 4-burner Weber grill! Very close to Tufts University, with easy access to MBTA Red and Green Lines, multiple bus lines, Harvard and MIT, 93 N/S, the bike path, and shopping, restaurants, and cafes. Be the first to rent this unique, gorgeous space. Pets are okay with great references. Available 9/1 or 10/1. Owner pays full fee equal to one months rent
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,103 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Electric Vehicle Charging Station, Heating system: Forced Air
    Details
    • Parcel number: SOMEM20BGL10U1

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: Yes

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Somerville

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/16/2025Listed for rent$6,000$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    2/6/2025Sold$1,200,000+56%$571/sqft
    Source: Public Record
    2/9/2016Sold$769,400-0.7%$366/sqft
    Source: Public Record
    12/10/2015Pending sale$775,000$369/sqft
    Source: Redfin Corp. #71922678
    10/22/2015Listed for sale$775,000+25.2%$369/sqft
    Source: Redfin Corp. #71922678

    Neighborhood: Ball Square