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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
    -- Parking
    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