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1 Bathroom $1,245 5/21/25
5/21/25 $1,245
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17 Kingman Rd

Room for rent: Step inside this beautifully updated 6 bed and 2 bath Somerville home in the heart of Union Square, within walkable distance from Green Line T station. Work from home frequently? Good News for You. Bedroom number 5 has 84 sq. ft and... features a 147 sq. ft separate office (Office number 1) for 231 sq. ft total. Bedroom number 2 has 81 sq. ft and features its own 109 sq. ft office space (Office number 2) for a total of 190 sq. ft and a separate entrance to the beautiful ground floor deck.

This completely remodeled home boasts elegant hardwood floors, tall ceilings, lots of windows for great natural light! There's even a spiral staircase between the top two floors of the home for extra charm. A common living area up on the top floor opens to a marvelous extra-large balcony with a new rooftop deck, great for relaxing evenings with views of Downtown Boston and Fourth of July fireworks. 

With shared areas in all four levels of the home, an inviting front porch, and two large decks - one on the ground floor and one on the top floor; everyone will have a lot of space to spread out and relax. 

The new gourmet-style kitchen is a dream with new stainless steel appliances, granite counters, and room to make your favorite meals. A dishwasher makes clean-up easy. There is even a balcony off of the dining area! 

Stay cool in the summers with central air conditioning and warm in the winters with central heat. This energy-efficient home boasts multiple green features, including ductless HVAC and new insulation. This beautiful home also has brand new premium bathrooms too. The laundry room's new washer and dryer make having clean clothes a hassle-free reality. A rear deck and tree-lined and semi- fenced backyard can host BBQs and get-togethers with friends. There is an area to garden and grow fresh vegetables, and the driveway and paved area provide ample parking space.   

This premium Somerville home is right in the heart of Union Square, adjacent to award-winning dining, shops, breweries, public transit, and parks. Union Square is the center of a $2 billion development with 2.4 million square feet of transit-oriented development, 1.2 million square feet of new tech companies and startups, and 140,000 square feet of new restaurants and shops. 

From home, it's less than a five-minute walk to the Union Square Green Line T Station with close connectivity to Harvard, MIT, Kendall Square, and Downtown Boston. The home boasts a Walk Score of 99 and Bike Score of 98 on Redfin. Lincoln Park is a couple of blocks away, and Prospect Hill Park is right around the corner. Walk to Harvard Square in 20 minutes. Downtown is just under three miles away! This neighborhood offers fantastic dining options, including Juliet, Sarma, Field & Vine, Hen Chicken Rice, Celeste, Moona, Bow Market, and more. Plus, there's amazing access to fresh organic fruits and vegetables at the weekly Union Square Farmers Market. Whole Foods, Harvard Market, Target, and Stop & Shop are within a short bike ride away when it's time to do some grocery shopping.

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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Patio, Balcony, Porch or Deck

Laundry

  • Washer/Dryer in Unit

Fees and Policies

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

No Pets Allowed

Shopping Centers

Cobble Hill CenterWalk: 15 min (0.8 mi)
Somerville PlazaWalk: 16 min (0.8 mi)
Twin City PlazaWalk: 17 min (0.9 mi)

Military

Boston Support CenterWalk: 57 min (3.0 mi)

Transit / Subway

Union SquareWalk: 7 min (0.4 mi)
Gilman SquareWalk: 15 min (0.8 mi)
Central Square StationWalk: 23 min (1.2 mi)
Porter SquareWalk: 27 min (1.4 mi)
East SomervilleWalk: 13 min (0.7 mi)
Sullivan Square StationWalk: 24 min (1.3 mi)
North StationWalk: 42 min (2.2 mi)
Back Bay StationWalk: 64 min (3.3 mi)
YawkeyWalk: 56 min (2.9 mi)
Boston LandingDrive: 16 min (8.6 mi)

Airports

General Edward Lawrence Logan InternationalDrive: 11 min (5.5 mi)

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Cambridge CollegeWalk: 24 min (1.3 mi)
Lesley University, PorterWalk: 25 min (1.3 mi)
Lesley UniversityWalk: 28 min (1.5 mi)
MITWalk: 31 min (1.6 mi)

Parks and Recreation

Harvard Museum of Natural HistoryWalk: 22 min (1.2 mi)
Mineralogical and Geological MuseumWalk: 22 min (1.2 mi)
Longfellow National Historic SiteWalk: 32 min (1.7 mi)
Museum of ScienceWalk: 33 min (1.7 mi)
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for AstrophysicsWalk: 35 min (1.8 mi)

Schools

Somerville High
Grades 9-12
Public
4
Out of 10
Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park
Grades PK-8
Public
4
Out of 10
St. Anthony Elementary School
Grades K-8
Private
NR
Out of 10
Castle School
Grades 9-12
Private
NR
Out of 10
St Catherine Of Genoa School
Grades PK-8
Private
NR
Out of 10
E Somerville Community
Grades PK-8
Public
4
Out of 10

Ratings

Walker's Paradise

98

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

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

Excellent Transit

81

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

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

Biker's Paradise

99

Bike Score ®

Out of 100

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

Busy

65

Soundscore â„¢

Out of 100

Traffic:

Busy

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Busy

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