Prime Investment Opportunity! Ideal for owner occupied with two additional rental incomes, condo conversion or property rental portfolio. This meticulously maintained Philadelphia-style three-family home on Bay State Ave is ideally situated steps to Ball Square, Davis Square, Tufts University and is within a 5-minute walk to the Green Line station. Parking for 3 cars. Fenced in landscaped yard. Hardwood floors throughout. Unit 1: 1 bedroom,1 bathroom, recently renovated kitchen and bath, in unit laundry room, and has mini split ac. Unit 2: 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom, office, open concept living and dining room, In unit laundry room, and mini split ac. Unit 3: 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Eat in kitchen, Laundry in basement. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to own a versatile and income-generating property in a highly sought-after location!
Sold for $2,001,000
$2,001,000
18 Bay State Ave, Somerville, MA 02144
5beds
3,488sqft
3 Family
Built in 1905
-- sqft lot
$1,925,700 Zestimate®
$574/sqft
$5,315 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,925,700
$1.79M - $2.08M
$5,315/mo
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Mini split acIn unit laundry roomFenced in landscaped yard
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Listed by:
Jason Saphire 877-249-5478,
www.HomeZu.com 877-249-5478
Bought with:
Jean Mazareas
North Shore Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73342887
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Appliances
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Sump Pump,Concrete,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,488
- Total interior livable area: 3,488 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,488
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, On Street, Paved
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Patio
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,772 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 749752
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 3 Family
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1905
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 60 Amps/Less, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Somerville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $574/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,535,100
- Annual tax amount: $12,176
- Date on market: 1/9/2026
- Exclusions: Curtains In Unit 1 Excluded
- Total actual rent: 0
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/5/2025 | Sold | $2,001,000+0.3%$574/sqft |
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| 3/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000$572/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73342887 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2018 | Listing removed | $5,500$2/sqft |
Source: Apartment Rental Experts Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2018 | Listed for rent | $5,500$2/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,748 +6.2% | $1,535,100 +2.4% |
| 2024 | $15,775 +2.2% | $1,499,500 +0.5% |
| 2023 | $15,429 +5% | $1,492,200 +3.4% |
| 2022 | $14,698 +5.8% | $1,443,800 +5.9% |
| 2021 | $13,898 +4.5% | $1,363,900 +3.5% |
| 2020 | $13,300 +5.8% | $1,318,100 +12.8% |
| 2019 | $12,571 +6.3% | $1,168,300 +11.8% |
| 2018 | $11,822 +7.2% | $1,045,300 +10.6% |
| 2017 | $11,030 +1.7% | $945,200 +9.2% |
| 2016 | $10,845 | $865,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Ball Square
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Benjamin G. Brown SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10John F. Kennedy Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10Somerville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Brown
- Middle: West Somerville
- High: Somerville
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Somerville
- 02144
- Ball Square
- 18 Bay State Ave
