17 Rush St, Somerville, MA 02145
What's special
Attention investors, developers, and house-hackers: Rare East Somerville value-add multi-family delivered 100% vacant! This is a standout opportunity in one of Greater Boston's highest-demand real estate markets. Located at 17 Rush Street, this traditional two-family home features nearly 2,100 sq ft of living space across three flexible levels. Offered fully vacant at closing, this property represents a clean slate ready for an ambitious owner-occupant, condo-conversion developer, or long-term buy-and-hold investor looking to build immediate sweat equity. [PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS & CHARACTER] The building retains high-value architectural details that serve as an incredible foundation for a modern overhaul, including high ceilings, deep bay window nooks, abundant natural light, original hardwood floors, ceiling medallions, wide classic casing, and flexible front-to-back floor plans. [CURRENT LAYOUT CONFIGURATION] Unit 1 (First Floor) features a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom footprint with a large formal living room or dining space, eat-in kitchen area, and private rear entry. Unit 2 (Second and Third Floors) spans two levels offering 3-4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, expansive living or dining spaces, an oversized kitchen, plus walk-in storage and closet areas on the top floor. (Note: Public record lists property as 5 bed / 2 bath; buyer to verify all potential layout configurations and room counts). [LOCATION & AMENITIES] Commuters and future tenants will love the convenience of rare off-street driveway parking included with the property. Enjoy rapid access to the MBTA East Somerville Green Line Extension and Sullivan Square Orange Line, along with close proximity to Assembly Row, Union Square, Broadway dining and retail, I-93, Cambridge, and downtown Boston. Bring your general contractor, architect, and design vision. Opportunities like this in East Somerville are exceedingly rare.
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Living Room
Kitchen
Dining Room
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Tom Fitzpatrick 617-775-4413,
Flow Realty, Inc. 888-750-3569
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,060
- Total interior livable area: 2,060 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,060
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 1,714 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 759783
- Zoning: NR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, T-Station
Location
- Region: Somerville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $413/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $686,300
- Annual tax amount: $7,536
- Date on market: 9/10/2026
- Total actual rent: 0
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $849,900+142.5%$413/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73575128 Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2026 | Listing removed | $2,900$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,900$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2019 | Listing removed | $2,900$1/sqft |
Source: Rise Realty, LLC Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2018 | Listed for rent | $2,900$1/sqft |
Source: Rise Realty, LLC Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2003 | Sold | $350,500$170/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,225 +7% | $662,200 +3.2% |
| 2024 | $6,751 +2.7% | $641,700 +0.9% |
| 2023 | $6,575 +7% | $635,900 +5.3% |
| 2022 | $6,146 +4.6% | $603,700 +4.7% |
| 2021 | $5,875 +6% | $576,500 +4.9% |
| 2020 | $5,543 +7.2% | $549,400 +14.4% |
| 2019 | $5,169 +12.4% | $480,400 +18.2% |
| 2018 | $4,598 +4.3% | $406,500 +7.6% |
| 2017 | $4,409 +10.4% | $377,800 +18.5% |
| 2016 | $3,995 | $318,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$792,800
$721,000 - $872,000
$2,713/mo
Climate risks
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