RENTED MAY 20, 2025

281 Highland Ave Unit 2A Somerville, MA 02143

Spring Hill Neighborhood
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,150 Sq Ft
-- Built

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • No HOA
  • Somerville High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Lexington Park

About This Home

As of May 2025

Recently renovated, pet friendly 3bd / 1ba in Spring Hill with heat / hot water and one off street parking spot included. This unit sits at the center of all vibrant Somerville has to offer. It is nearly equidistant to all of the major squares including Davis, Porter, Union, Ball and Magoun that all have fantastic options for dining, shopping and nightlife. As you enter the unit you'll be welcomed into an oversized living room that flows into a shotgun hallway with 3 good sized bedrooms with closets, hallway closets for plenty of storage and a full tiled bathroom coming off of it. At the end you have in-unit laundry and a brand new kitchen that is full applianced with a large pantry. Red Line and Green Line accessible and 3 Little Figs is directly across the street with incredible coffee and breakfast items. Video tour is available upon request.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Leavitt + Co Team

Compass Listed on: 05/12/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Chloe Tassone

CityRoots Realty LLC

Last Renter's Agent

Katerina Patras

Anzalone Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space

Home Design

  • Apartment
  • Entry on the 2nd floor
  • Updated or Remodeled

Interior Spaces

  • 1,150 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Light Fixtures

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Location

  • Property is near public transit and schools

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 9/1/25
  • Rent includes heat, hot water, water, sewer, trash collection, snow removal, gardener, laundry facilities, parking
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number 752361

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
  • Available Date: 2025-09-01
  • Lease Term: Term of Rental(12)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: No
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: No
  • LAST MON REQD: Yes
  • REFERENCES REQD: No

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Apartment
  • Entry Level: 2
  • CoOp Comp: 50/50
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialLease
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Other
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Room Kitchen Level: Second
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor, In Unit
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1150
  • Living Area: 1150
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN2383
  • MAIN SO: NB3715

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating YN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, House of Worship, T-Station, University
  • Rent Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Gardener, Laundry Facilities, Parking
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 752361
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/20/2025 05/20/25 Rented $3,850 0.0% --
05/16/2025 05/16/25 Under Contract -- -- --
05/12/2025 05/12/25 For Rent $3,850 +18.5% --
08/30/2023 08/30/23 Rented $3,250 -4.4% --
08/16/2023 08/16/23 Price Changed $3,400 -2.9% $3 / Sq Ft
08/14/2023 08/14/23 Price Changed $3,500 -2.8% $3 / Sq Ft
08/10/2023 08/10/23 Price Changed $3,600 -2.7% $3 / Sq Ft
08/08/2023 08/08/23 For Rent $3,700 -- --
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $36,870 $3,379,500 $799,200 $2,580,300
2024 $35,552 $3,379,500 $799,200 $2,580,300
2023 $28,377 $2,744,400 $799,200 $1,945,200
2022 $26,261 $2,579,700 $799,200 $1,780,500
2021 $22,509 $2,208,900 $799,200 $1,409,700
2020 $21,457 $2,126,600 $799,200 $1,327,400
2019 $20,222 $1,879,400 $799,200 $1,080,200
2018 $19,579 $1,731,100 $799,200 $931,900
2017 $19,002 $1,628,300 $754,100 $874,200
2016 $18,314 $1,461,600 $715,000 $746,600
2015 $18,431 $1,461,600 $715,000 $746,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Leavitt + Co Team

    Compass

    (617) 299-1496

    34 Total Sales

    Leavitt + Co Team
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  • Chloe Tassone

    Landlord's Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Chloe Tassone

    CityRoots Realty LLC

    (315) 944-7440

    3 Total Sales

    Chloe Tassone
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  • K

    Tenant's Agent in 2025

    Katerina Patras

    Anzalone Realty

    3 Total Sales

    Katerina Patras
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  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Brittany Vetter

    Dorado Properties

    (720) 331-6426

    5 Total Sales

    Brittany Vetter
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73373027

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SOME M:34 B:E L:60

Massachusetts Middlesex County Somerville 02143 Spring Hill

281 Highland Ave Unit 2A, Somerville, MA

Not Listed for Sale

MultiFamily

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