78 Perkins St, Unit 2

$4,400
Price
4
Beds
1,443 Sq. Ft.
$37 / Sq. Ft.
1,443
Sq. Ft.
$37
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome home to this incredible 4 bedroom tucked in quiet Somerville neighborhood, 3 minutes away from the Sullivan Square T Station. Recently upgraded unit with hardwood flooring throughout, central heat, oversized in unit washer dyer, and fully updated kitchen and bathrooms. Gracious bedrooms, all accommodating at least queen beds with ample closet space. Tranquil, rear facing, private deck overlooking the common backyard. Stainless steel appliance package with gas cooking, full sized dishwasher...Welcome home to this incredible 4 bedroom tucked in quiet Somerville neighborhood, 3 minutes away from the Sullivan Square T Station. Recently upgraded unit with hardwood flooring throughout, central heat, oversized in unit washer dyer, and fully updated kitchen and bathrooms. Gracious bedrooms, all accommodating at least queen beds with ample closet space. Tranquil, rear facing, private deck overlooking the common backyard. Stainless steel appliance package with gas cooking, full sized dishwasher and ample granite counter top space perfect for the home chef. Space for a sizeable dining room table, multiple desks and or additional storage off the kitchen. Private basement storage included. Building is professionally managed with easy maintenance requests and electronic payment. Short commute to Assembly Row, Encore Casino, the heart of Cambridge and downtown Boston. Great highway and public transport commutability. No undergrads, pets considered case by case.
  1. Listed by Justin Blankenship • Fiv Realty Co

Property Details for 78 Perkins Street, Unit 2

Town
Somerville
MLS Area
East Somerville
Area
MA-Somerville-East Somerville, MA-Somerville
Parking Spaces
.00
LISTING UPDATED: 10/30/2025 02:08 PM

Property Details for 78 Perkins Street, Unit 2

StatusActive
MLS #73414857
Days on Market128
Rental Incentives-
Available Date10/30/2025
Furnished-
Compass TypeRental
MLS TypeRental / Apartment
Year Built1900
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Fiv Realty Co, Justin Blankenship
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Building Information for 78 Perkins Street, Unit 2

Building/Complex78 Perkins StFloor-Stories-Residences-Pet Policy-Pet Policy DetailsYes w/ RestrictionsYear Built1900Lot Size22.96 AC / 999,999 SF

Property Information for 78 Perkins Street, Unit 2

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stables, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 1443.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Utilities
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Income / Expenses
  • Insurance Required: Yes
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 2
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 2.0
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Date Available: 10-30-2025
  • Available Now: Yes

Property History for 78 Perkins Street, Unit 2

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 6, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73414857

$4,400—
Aug 23, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73414857

$4,650—
Aug 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73414857

$4,700—
Aug 19, 2022

Rented

MLS PIN #73003472

$4,500—
Aug 19, 2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #73003472

—
Jun 23, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73003472

$4,500—
Nov 1, 2019

Expired

MLS PIN #72544196

$3,800—
Aug 2, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72544196

$3,900—
May 26, 2018

Rented

MLS PIN #72314154

$4,200—
May 26, 2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72314154

—
Apr 24, 2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72314154

$4,200—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/06/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73414857

$4,400
08/23/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73414857

$4,650
08/07/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73414857

$4,700
08/19/2022

Rented

MLS PIN #73003472

$4,500
08/19/2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #73003472

—
06/23/2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73003472

$4,500
11/01/2019

Expired

MLS PIN #72544196

$3,800
08/02/2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72544196

$3,900
05/26/2018

Rented

MLS PIN #72314154

$4,200
05/26/2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72314154

—
04/24/2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72314154

$4,200

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Schools near 78 Perkins Street, Unit 2

This home is within Somerville School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 1
Public - 7 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
East Somerville Community School
PublicPK to 8

Somerville High School
Public9 to 12

Capuano Early Childhood Center
PublicPK to 1

Next Wave Junior High School
Public7 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

78 Perkins Street, Unit 2 is available for rent in Somerville, MA 02145. This property was listed on August 7, 2025 by Fiv Realty Co, it's currently listed at $4,400. It has been on the market for a total of 128 days and was last rented on August 19, 2022. This listing's school district is Somerville School District. Nearby schools include East Somerville Community School, Somerville High School and Capuano Early Childhood Center. 78 Perkins Street, Unit 2 is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,443 sqft a property built in 1900.

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Listing Courtesy of Fiv Realty Co, Justin Blankenship

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