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  • $648,700

    78 Sycamore St APT 3, Somerville, MA 02145

    1beds
    1,049sqft
    Apartment
    Built in 1714
    -- sqft lot
    $648,700 Zestimate®
    $618/sqft
    $3,136 Estimated rent

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    What's special

    Live in a piece of history! LARGE, 1049 sq foot, 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath condo with off-street parking in the Oliver Tufts House. This condo is walking distance to restaurants and nightlife in Davis and Union Squares, 1.5 miles from Assembly Row, 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 beautifully finished wide plank wood floors, exposed wood beams and newer windows throughout. With windows on three sides and the front of the house facing east, natural light moves through the condo from sunrise to sunset. The condo is two levels, located on the second and third floors of the building. The lower level of the condo features an airy living room with original exposed brick fireplace. The eat-in kitchen has a large island, stainless appliances (dishwasher, electric range, refrigerator, microwave), disposal, pantry closet, granite countertops and high-end fixtures. This level also has a half-bath with new, modern vanity and fixtures, and a coat/utility closet. Upstairs, the spacious bedroom fits a queen size bed. There is a separate large dressing/sitting area, a bright office nook with natural light, a full bathroom with a large linen closet, modern fixtures and lighting, and a skylit stairway. The cavernous closets on this level offer rare storage space and must be seen to be appreciated. The on-site washer and dryer in the basement (no coins required!) are shared with the three other units in the building. Water/hot water/sewer is paid by landlord. Electricity, including heat, is paid for by the tenant. Located on a one-way street, the condo comes with one designated off-street parking spot; additional parking and visitor parking passes are available for purchase from the city. The small backyard with flagstone patio is available for common use. This unit is available October 1st, minimum 1-year lease; longer lease terms are negotiable. 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.

    Zillow last checked: 10 hours ago

    Listing updated: September 05, 2025 at 11:09am

    Source: Zillow Rentals

    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, Sewage included in rent, Water included in rent, Wood
    Details
    • Parcel number: SOMEM49BCL9U3

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment
    Condition
    • Year built: 1714

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Sewage, Water

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Somerville

    HOA & financial

    Other fees
    • Deposit fee: $2,750

    Other

    Other facts
    • Available date: 10/01/2025
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    Estimated market value
    $648,700