Live in a piece of history! Large, bright 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath on top two floors of the Oliver Tufts House Condominium. This condo is walking distance to restaurants and nightlife in Davis and Union Squares, 0.2 miles to the Magoun Square green line stop, and just steps to the Somerville Community Path connecting you to North Point Park, Cambridge or the Minuteman Bikeway. Inside you will find amazing hardwood floors and exposed wood beams throughout. The eat-in kitchen features stainless appliances, granite countertops and high-end fixtures. Full bath with modern fixtures and lighting, and second half-bath with updated vanity and lighting. Airy living room with original exposed brick fireplace. The spacious 2nd floor bedroom has a large dressing area, office nook and sky-lit stairway. The cavernous closets and storage must be seen to be appreciated. The washer and dryer in the basement (no coins required!) are shared with the three other units in the building. Located on a one-way street, the condo comes with a designated off-street parking spot. A small backyard with flagstone patio is available for common use. This unit is available October 1st, minimum 1-year lease. First month's rent and one-month's security deposit due upon signing.
Owner pays for hot water. Renter is responsible for electric, including heat. No smoking of any kind, including vaping or e-cigarettes allowed inside the condo. Minimum 1-year lease, longer lease term negotiable. Must take own garbage and recycling to curb each week. Cable and phone access limited to specific carriers that own buried lines due to historic designation of property; no new cables may be attached to house.
Apartment for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$2,900/mo
78 Sycamore St APT 3, Somerville, MA 02145
1beds
1,049sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available Wed Oct 1 2025
Cats OK
Window unit
Shared laundry
Off street parking
Baseboard, fireplace
What's special
Eat-in kitchenOriginal exposed brick fireplaceExposed wood beamsHardwood floorsGranite countertopsOffice nookHigh-end fixtures
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Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Fireplace
Cooling
- Window Unit
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,049 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Electricity not included in rent, Heating not included in rent, Heating system: Baseboard, Hot water included in rent, Wood
Details
- Parcel number: SOMEM49BCL9U3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Condition
- Year built: 1714
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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8/21/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,900+7.4%$3/sqft |
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9/20/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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9/6/2023 | Price change | $2,700-6.9%$3/sqft |
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8/6/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,900$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
11/27/1996 | Sold | $103,500$99/sqft |
Source: Public Record |