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
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
-- Parking
Forced air
What's special
Leafy nathan tufts parkGracious victorian homePrivate deckLushly landscaped backyardUpstairs master bedroomOpen-plan first floorHistoric powder house
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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
Date | Event | Price |
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8/16/2025 | Listed for rent | $6,000$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
2/6/2025 | Sold | $1,200,000+56%$571/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
2/9/2016 | Sold | $769,400-0.7%$366/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
12/10/2015 | Pending sale | $775,000$369/sqft |
Source: Redfin Corp. #71922678 | ||
10/22/2015 | Listed for sale | $775,000+25.2%$369/sqft |
Source: Redfin Corp. #71922678 | ||