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    $2,900/mo

    78 Sycamore St APT 3, Somerville, MA 02145

    1beds
    1,049sqft
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
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    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
    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.
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    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

    DateEventPrice
    8/21/2025Listed for rent$2,900+7.4%$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    9/20/2023Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    9/6/2023Price change$2,700-6.9%$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    8/6/2023Listed for rent$2,900$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    11/27/1996Sold$103,500$99/sqft
    Source: Public Record

    Neighborhood: Winter Hill