Large, bright second-floor apartment. Five rooms: two bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, and an updated eat-in kitchen. One bedroom has a separate dressing room/office alcove with generous built-in storage. The kitchen has a large pantry, dishwasher, disposal, and in-unit washer/dryer. Updated tile bathroom with tub and pedestal sink. Semi-private back porch overlooking a large fenced backyard with room for gardening. The apartment is freshly painted and features hardwood floors, high ceilings, classic period details, replacement windows, and a ceiling fan. 15-minute walk to Davis Square and Porter Square MBTA Red Line stations- 5-minute walk to MBTA Green Line. Easy access to restaurants, cafes, shopping, parks, the Somerville Community Path, and Route 88 and 90 bus lines. Steps from 3 Little Figs Cafe. Highland Kitchen restaurant and Get-N-Go grocery are also nearby. Smoke-free property. Pets welcome with proof of current vaccinations. Dogs require references and behavioral assessment. One-year lease, renewable annually. Owner pays water and sewer. Tenant pays gas, electric, and all other utilities. Wonderful, quiet, long-term residents. Same owner/manager for 24 years. Available September 1. No broker fee. Ellen M. Tan six one seven four zero seven five two nine four