229 Highland Ave # 1, Somerville MA 02143
Somerville, MA 02143 • Powderhouse
$3,100/mo
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About this home
Come have the rest of September free!! Perfectly located between Porter and Davis Squares. Very large 2 bedroom unit with hardwood floors, windows on three sides, eat in kitchen and separate dining room. Pets negotiable. Small yard and shared front porch. Tenant pays oil heat. Magoun Square green line nearby. Close to community path, parks, Tufts, Harvard and Leslie. 3 Little Figs from breakfast, Highland Kitchen for dinner and nightlife with greater shopping, dining, and nightlife options in Davis. Rare combination of space and character in one of Somerville's most convenient locations.
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Property History
Property Timeline
Listed for Rent
Sep 6, 2026
$3,100
Original listing
Agent: Samantha Berdinka
Office: Engel & Volkers Boston
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/06/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Rent | $3,100 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Tax history not available | ||
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Lease
Style
Apartment
Year Built
1910
Living Area
1,300 sq ft
Lot Size
0.00
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
5
Rental Details
Available
Available Now
Lease Term
Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes
Hot Water, Water
Security Deposit
$3,100
Required
First MonthLast MonthDepositReferencesInsurance
Pets
Yes
Pet Policy
Dogs OKCats OK
Interior
Heating
None
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Basement
None
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
None
Sewer
None
Gas
None
Other
None
Building & Pet Policy
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Unit/Building
1
Sq Ft Source
Master Deed
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Property Overview
Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1910
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,300 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,300 sq ft above grade
Display Options
Room Markers
OOffice (1)
KKitchen (1)
BRBedroom (5)
BABathroom (4)
DDining (1)
LLiving (2)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
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Nearby Schools
School District
Somerville School District local
B-
School Safety
2024-25
2.5%
Average
1.4%
Suspensions
2.2%
In-School
1.1%
Emergency
3.0% below state avg
Elementary Schools
9 schools
St. Theresa of the Child Jesus School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-08
A
John F Kennedy School
0.4 mi
|
#49 of 352
|
Score: 57.2
Improved 6 spots from last year
-1 below state avg
474 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
C+
Arthur D Healey School
0.8 mi
|
#237 of 352
|
Score: 37.4
Improved 26 spots from last year
-20.8 below state avg
461 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
B+
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
1.0 mi
|
#137 of 352
|
Score: 45.4
Improved 37 spots from last year
-12.8 below state avg
548 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
C-
Winter Hill Community School
1.1 mi
|
#291 of 352
|
Score: 32.3
Dropped 19 spots from last year
-25.9 below state avg
361 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
C+
East Somerville Community School
1.1 mi
|
#244 of 352
|
Score: 36.9
Improved 7 spots from last year
-21.3 below state avg
743 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
A+
Benjamin G Brown School
0.5 mi
|
#82 of 825
|
Score: 60.2
Dropped 65 spots from last year
+2 above state avg
230 students
Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
Tufts Educational Day Care Center
1.0 mi
Grades PK-K
Capuano Early Childhood Center
1.2 mi
240 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-01
Middle Schools
1 school
Next Wave Junior High School
0.7 mi
11 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
High Schools
2 schools
F
Full Circle High School
0.7 mi
|
#334 of 346
|
Score: 23.6
Improved 32 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
60 students
Diverse
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
B+
Somerville High School
0.7 mi
|
#125 of 346
|
Score: 58.3
Improved 117 spots from last year
+0.1 above state avg
1,367 students
Diverse
17 sports
• 1,566 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood
Powderhouse
229 Highland Ave # 1, Somerville MA 02143
Somerville, MA 02143
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Samantha Berdinka
Listing Office
Engel & Volkers Boston
Office Phone
617-936-4194
Agent MLS ID
CN218377
Office MLS ID
AN2593
Listing Data Updated
Sep 6, 2026 9:36 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.
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