Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?

79 Hancock St Somerville, MA 02144 has two bedrooms available and rents for $3,100/mo.

Can I see a model or tour 79 Hancock St Somerville, MA 02144?

Yes, to view the floor plan in person, please schedule a personal tour.

What neighborhood is the property located in?

79 Hancock St Somerville, MA 02144 is in Spring Hill in the city of Somerville. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 0.5 mile of the property. Five parks are within 2.5 miles, including Harvard Museum of Natural History, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.

Massachusetts Middlesex County Somerville Spring Hill 79 Hancock St Unit 1

$3,100 / Month

79 Hancock St Unit 1

Somerville, MA 02144

Today

617-651-2375

Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

1,000 sq ft
Available

Available Jul 15

Highlights

Fenced Yard
Porch
No Cooling
Patio
Garden
Laundry Facilities

79 Hancock St Unit 1

About This Home

$3,100 deposit, Available Jul 15

This charming and updated first-floor 2-bedroom apartment offers a bright,spacious layout in a prime Somerville location convenient to both Davis and Porter Square. Enjoy beautiful hardwood floors throughout,two well-proportioned bedrooms,a pantry for extra kitchen storage,and the added convenience of free laundry and additional storage space in the basement.Outdoor features include common front and rear porches,plus a shared backyard oasis with a patio and beautifully landscaped gardens. Two off-street parking spots are included. MLS# 73388100

79 Hancock St is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02144 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. 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

Accessible Home Design

Entry on the 1st floor

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Full Bathroom 2 Bedrooms

Home Design

Apartment

Interior Spaces

1,000 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Range Freezer

Laundry

Dryer Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $3,100 Property Available on 7/15/25 12 Month Lease Term Assessor Parcel Number 751449 Rent includes water, sewer, extra storage, parking

Lot Details

9,999 Sq Ft Lot Fenced Yard Garden Fenced

Outdoor Features

Porch Patio

Parking

2 Car Parking Spaces

Utilities

No Cooling Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Amenities

Laundry Facilities Common Area

Overview

No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Fees and Policies

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

Pet policies are negotiable.

Contact

Listed by Winnie Lee | Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
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Amenities

Range
Refrigerator

Freezer
Fenced Lot

Patio
Porch

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:	10 min	0.5 mi
Lesley University	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
Tufts Univ., Medford	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
Harvard University	Drive:	4 min	1.9 mi

79 Hancock St Unit 1 is within 10 minutes or 0.5 mile from Lesley University, Porter. It is also near Lesley University and Tufts Univ., Medford.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Somerville include Porter, located 0.4 mile from 79 Hancock St Unit 1. 79 Hancock St Unit 1 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 7.0 miles or 16 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Porter	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
Davis	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
Ball Square	Walk:	12 min	0.6 mi
Magoun Square	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Gilman Square	Drive:	4 min	1.4 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Porter Square	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
West Medford	Drive:	6 min	2.9 mi
Belmont	Drive:	8 min	4.3 mi
Malden Center	Drive:	9 min	4.6 mi
Boston Landing	Drive:	17 min	8.2 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	16 min	7.0 mi

Walker's Paradise

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

Excellent Transit

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

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Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 79 Hancock St Unit 1.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Porter Square Shopping Center	Walk:	5 min	0.3 mi
Porter Square Galleria	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
University Hall	Walk:	8 min	0.5 mi

79 Hancock St Unit 1 has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 8-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Mineralogical and Geological Museum	Drive:	4 min	1.2 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History	Drive:	4 min	1.2 mi
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics	Drive:	5 min	1.5 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site	Drive:	5 min	2.0 mi
Mystic River Reservation	Drive:	5 min	2.5 mi

79 Hancock St Unit 1 has 5 parks within 2.5 miles, including Harvard Museum of Natural History, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Cambridge Health Alliance	Drive:	6 min	2.4 mi
Mount Auburn Hospital	Drive:	6 min	2.5 mi
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary	Drive:	10 min	3.9 mi