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About this home
Whether you're looking to invest, renovate, or expand your real estate portfolio, this MR4-zoned two-family property presents exciting possibilities in one of Somerville’s desirable neighborhoods! Ideally situated in Gilman Square, just moments from the Green Line, this property offers convenience, potential, and plenty of charm.Both units feature hardwood floors throughout and charming kitchens, along with off-street parking. Enjoy the outdoor spaces, including a private patio with a beautiful grapevine canopy—perfect for entertaining—a welcoming front yard with plenty of room for gardening, and a ROOF DECK! Additional amenities include coin-operated washer and a none coin op dryer as well as a bonus bathroom in the basement. Unit 2 features a newer hot water tank, while the age of Unit 1’s tank is unknown.Conveniently located near the Green Line, neighborhood amenities, and everything Lower Broadway has to offer, this property is full of potential and ready for its next chapter. Bring your vision and explore the possibilities! Rent for unit 2 is speculative. Buyer and buyers agent please do their own due diligence.
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Listed by Salvatore Brett Sillari · Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate · MLS #73599493
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Details at a glance
Interior4 property facts
- Rooms
- 12
- Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Tile
- Basement
- Yes · Partially Finished
Building5 property facts
- Style
- 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
- Year built
- 1905
- Parking
- 2
- Foundation
- Block, Stone
- Roof
- Shingle
Land & utilities5 property facts
- Lot size
- 0.05 acres
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Pool
- Not reported
- Zoning
- MR4
Financial2 property facts
- Annual taxes
- $10,485
- Assessment year
- 2026
Location
Estimated monthly cost
Explore costs at the $970,000 asking price. Adjust the assumptions to your situation.
Known monthly costs$5,779 / monthAdjust
- Principal & interest
- $4,905
- Property tax
- $874
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- Not entered
Listing annual taxes: $10,485. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. HOA amount was not supplied.
Partial estimate: add insurance, monthly HOA to include those costs. Blank amounts are unknown.
The initial 6.5% rate is illustrative, not a current rate or lender quote. Excludes utilities, maintenance, closing costs and mortgage insurance, which may apply with a down payment below 20%. Taxes and insurance can change.
More property insights
Automated value estimate $935,000
Estimated range $855,000–$1,030,000.
Automated estimates are not appraisals or guarantees of market value.
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