Townhomes Massachusetts Middlesex County Somerville Spring Hill 16 Porter St

$3,500 Total Monthly Price

16 Porter St

Somerville, MA 02143

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781-526-8070

Bedrooms

4
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

1,224 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Deck
Property is near public transit
Bonus Room
No Cooling
Park
Shops

16 Porter St

About This Home

$3,500 deposit, Available Now

Welcome to 16 Porter Street— a well-maintained 3-bed,1-bath rental in one of Somerville’s most desirable neighborhoods with a 2 CAR GARAGE—ideal for winter parking or extra storage! With a Walk Score of 94 and a Bike Score of 87,this location offers unbeatable access to shops,restaurants,cafés,and the Red Line at Porter Square. Just minutes from Tufts,Harvard,and Lesley University,it’s perfect for students,faculty,and professionals alike. Ride your bike along the nearby Somerville Community Path and enjoy everything this vibrant area has to offer. Additional highlights include laundry hookups in the basement and exclusive use of the upper exterior porch. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to live in the heart of it all. Pets not allowed. Group showings only. MLS# 73414738

16 Porter St is a townhome located in Middlesex County and the 02143 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Somerville attendance zone.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Year Built

Built in 1910

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Primary bedroom located on second floor 1 Full Bathroom 4 Bedrooms

Home Design

Property Attached Entry on the 2nd floor

Interior Spaces

Bonus Room 1,224 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Range

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $3,500 Property Available on 9/15/25 Assessor Parcel Number 752696 Rent includes water, sewer, trash collection, gardener

Location

Property is near public transit

Outdoor Features

Deck

Parking

2 Car Garage

Utilities

No Cooling Electric Baseboard Heater Heating System Uses Steam Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Amenities

Shops Coin Laundry

Overview

No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Recreation

Park

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

No Pets Allowed

Contact

Listed by Melanie Lentini | Leading Edge Real Estate
Phone Number
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Schools Restaurants Groceries Coffee Banks Shops Fitness

Amenities

Range

Refrigerator

Deck

Neighborhood

Hillside streets fill the Somerville neighborhood of Spring Hill, which contains many historic buildings dating back to the mid-1800s, including the Somerville Museum. If you don't mind climbing, Spring Hill provides walkable and bike-friendly areas with plenty of amenities sitting within easy reach, as well as sweeping views of Boston and Cambridge from many homes. Nearby Union and Porter Square commercial centers offer diverse eateries and study-friendly cafes. Try vegetarian Indian food at Dosa-n-Curry or get focused with a latte at Simon’s Coffee Shop.

Those who work in Cambridge often choose Spring Hill when looking for an apartment to rent due to its close proximity to the city. Spring Hill is also close to the Ivy League school Harvard University, only a 15-minute walk away and a 10-minute drive, making for an easy commute for students and professors alike. Take a 20-minute drive south on Interstate 93 to reach downtown Boston and enjoy the many amenities of the big city.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Lesley University, Porter	Walk:	6 min	0.3 mi
Lesley University	Walk:	16 min	0.9 mi
Harvard University	Drive:	4 min	1.6 mi
Cambridge College	Drive:	5 min	2.1 mi

16 Porter St is within 6 minutes or 0.3 mile from Lesley University, Porter. It is also near Lesley University and Harvard University.

Schools

Benjamin G Brown

Public Elementary School

Grades K-5

211 Students

Attendance Zone

John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Public Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

440 Students

Attendance Zone

Somerville High

Public High School

Grades 9-12

1,310 Students

Attendance Zone

St. Clement Parish Schools

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades PK-12

299 Students

Nearby

St Catherine Of Genoa School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

227 Students

Nearby

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Somerville include Porter Square Station, located 0.4 mile from 16 Porter St. 16 Porter St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 6.5 miles or 15 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Porter Square Station	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
Magoun Square	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Davis Station	Walk:	18 min	0.9 mi
Ball Square	Drive:	4 min	1.2 mi
Gilman Square	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Porter Square	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
West Medford	Drive:	8 min	3.4 mi
North Station	Drive:	9 min	3.4 mi
Yawkey	Drive:	9 min	4.2 mi
Boston Landing	Drive:	16 min	8.0 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	15 min	6.5 mi

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

Excellent Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

Very Bikeable

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 16 Porter St.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Somerville Place	Walk:	2 min	0.1 mi
Somerville Plaza	Walk:	6 min	0.3 mi
Porter Square Galleria	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi

16 Porter St has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 mile, which is about a 7-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Harvard Museum of Natural History	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics	Drive:	4 min	1.2 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site	Drive:	4 min	1.6 mi
Mystic River Reservation	Drive:	6 min	2.7 mi

16 Porter St has 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including Harvard Museum of Natural History, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.