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  • $1,395,000

    185 Powder House Blvd, Somerville, MA 02144

    8beds
    2,900sqft
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    Multi Family
    Built in 1910
    -- sqft lot
    $1,430,000 Zestimate®
    $481/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Functional layoutOff-street driveway parkingSpacious second-floor unit
    Exceptional investment or owner-occupant opportunity in one of Somerville's most desirable neighborhoods, just minutes from Tufts University. This well-maintained two-family property offers a total of 8 bedrooms, 3 baths, and the convenience of off-street driveway parking, making it highly attractive to tenants and homeowners alike.The first-floor unit is currently leased for $3,900 per month, providing immediate rental income from day one. The spacious second-floor unit features 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths, offering tremendous flexibility for an investor seeking strong rental potential or an owner-occupant looking to offset housing costs with income from the leased first-floor. The generous bedroom count and functional layout make this property particularly appealing in the Tufts area. All this walking distance to the new green line or Davis Sq T, Cummings Center a short drive to Assembly Row or Rt 93 for easy access to airport. Open House Fri 12-1:30pm, Sat 11-12:30pm, Sun 1-2:30pm.
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    Listed by:

    Marjie and Phil 617-901-8765,

    Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 781-648-3500

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73542040

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 8
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      Features
      • Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,900
      • Total interior livable area: 2,900 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,900

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 4
      • Parking features: Paved Drive
      • Uncovered spaces: 4
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Porch
      • Exterior features: Garden
      Lot
      • Size: 3,691 Square Feet
      Details
      • Parcel number: M:0008 B:000A L:0030,747898
      • Zoning: NR

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: MultiFamily
      • Property subtype: Multi Family
      Materials
      • Foundation: Stone
      Condition
      • Year built: 1910

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
      Location
      • Region: Somerville

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $481/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,261,800
      • Annual tax amount: $13,855
      • Date on market: 6/25/2026
      • Total actual rent: 3900
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $1,430,000

        $1.27M - $1.60M

        $3,812/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/1/2026Pending sale$1,395,000$481/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73542040 Report a problem
        6/25/2026Listed for sale$1,395,000+144.7%$481/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73542040 Report a problem
        9/6/2018Listing removed$3,000$1/sqft
        Source: Apartment Rental Experts Report a problem
        5/23/2018Listed for rent$3,000+7.1%$1/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
        6/28/2017Listing removed$2,800$1/sqft
        Source: Apartment Rental Experts Report a problem
        6/7/2017Listed for rent$2,800$1/sqft
        Source: Apartment Rental Experts Report a problem
        5/17/2007Sold$570,000+178%$197/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        2/16/1995Sold$205,000$71/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$12,841 +5.9%$1,177,000 +2.1%
        2024$12,123 +0.5%$1,152,400 -1.3%
        2023$12,067 +8.3%$1,167,000 +6.6%
        2022$11,141 +2.5%$1,094,400 +2.6%
        2021$10,865 +1.7%$1,066,200 +0.7%
        2020$10,685 +6.3%$1,059,000 +13.4%
        2019$10,051 +3.6%$934,100 +8.9%
        2018$9,704 +3.9%$858,000 +7.2%
        2017$9,344 -1.9%$800,700 +5.3%
        2016$9,525 $760,200

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 02144

        Getting around

        85 / 100
        Very Walkable
        76 / 100
        Excellent Transit
        85 / 100
        Very Bikeable

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