Massachusetts Middlesex County Somerville Union Square

$3,700 Total Monthly Price

8 Carlton St Unit 2

Somerville, MA 02143

508-745-7186

Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

900 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Medical Services
Property is near public transit and schools
Community Pool
Tennis Courts
Jogging Path
No Cooling

8 Carlton St Unit 2

About This Home

$3,700 deposit, Available Now

Available now or 8/1! This beautiful 2 bed/1 bath unit on the second floor is located in the heart of Union Square. It has been completely renovated (kitchen,bath,paint,and floors). 2 cats or 1 dog will be considered. In-unit laundry and basement storage. On street parking available. Rent includes water/sewer. **Some pictures have been digitally staged** MLS ID 73540204

8 Carlton St is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02143 ZIP Code.

* 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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Full Bathroom 2 Bedrooms

Home Design

Apartment Entry on the 2nd floor

Interior Spaces

900 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Range Dishwasher

Laundry

Laundry in unit

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $3,700 12 Month Lease Term Rent includes water, sewer, extra storage, laundry facilities

Location

Property is near public transit and schools

Lot Details

900 Sq Ft Lot

Utilities

No Cooling

Community Details

Amenities

Medical Services Shops Coin Laundry

Overview

No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

Pets Allowed

Recreation

Community Pool Tennis Courts Jogging Path Park Bike Trail

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

One-Time Basics
- Security Deposit - Refundable
  
  $3,700

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Details

Utilities Included

Water
Sewer

Contact

Listed by Sarah Heald | Compass
Phone Number
Source

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Neighborhood

This welcoming urban neighborhood is known for having some of the best eats in the Greater Boston Area. In fact, Union Square houses various local restaurants including the Neighborhood Restaurant, a family-owned staple with Portuguese cuisine. Check out the popular Brass Union, located in the historic Union Square police station, for nostalgic games, nightly music, and uniquely crafted cuisine and cocktails in a tavern space. Perhaps donuts are you breakfast of choice; if so, stop on into Union Square Donuts!

Located in the city of Somerville, Union Square is centered on Union Square proper, located at the intersection of Washington Street, Webster Avenue, and Somerville Avenue. More than just local restaurants, you’ll find book stores, various retailers, grocers, banks, and public bus stops.

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Amenities

Washer/Dryer

Range

Expenses

Utilities Included

Water, Sewer Included

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Lesley University, Porter	Drive:	4 min	1.2 mi
Lesley University	Drive:	5 min	1.6 mi
Cambridge College	Drive:	5 min	1.6 mi
Harvard University	Drive:	5 min	1.9 mi

8 Carlton St Unit 2 is within 4 minutes or 1.2 miles from Lesley University, Porter. It is also near Lesley University and Cambridge College.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Somerville include Union Square, located 0.5 mile from 8 Carlton St Unit 2. 8 Carlton St Unit 2 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.6 miles or 12 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Union Square	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
Gilman Square	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Magoun Square	Drive:	4 min	1.4 mi
Harvard Square Station	Drive:	5 min	1.8 mi
East Somerville	Drive:	6 min	2.0 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Porter Square	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi
North Station	Drive:	6 min	2.6 mi
Back Bay Station	Drive:	11 min	3.7 mi
Yawkey	Drive:	9 min	4.0 mi
Boston Landing	Drive:	17 min	8.6 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	12 min	5.6 mi

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Strong Public Transit

Transit

80 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

40 / 100

Exceptionally Bikeable

Bikeability

90 / 100

Scores provided by

Busy

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65 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Busy

Scores provided by

HowLoud

Points of Interest

Time and distance from 8 Carlton St Unit 2.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Somerville Plaza	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
174-180 Somerville Ave	Walk:	12 min	0.7 mi
Somerville Place	Walk:	16 min	0.9 mi

8 Carlton St Unit 2 has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 16-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	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site	Drive:	5 min	1.9 mi
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics	Drive:	6 min	2.1 mi
Mystic River Reservation	Drive:	7 min	3.6 mi

8 Carlton St Unit 2 has 5 parks within 3.6 miles, including Harvard Museum of Natural History, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.