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.
Pending
$1,395,000
185 Powder House Blvd, Somerville, MA 02144
8beds
2,900sqft
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
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- 526 |
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Listing updated:
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2026 | Pending sale | $1,395,000$481/sqft |
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| 6/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000+144.7%$481/sqft |
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| 9/6/2018 | Listing removed | $3,000$1/sqft |
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| 5/23/2018 | Listed for rent | $3,000+7.1%$1/sqft |
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| 6/28/2017 | Listing removed | $2,800$1/sqft |
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| 6/7/2017 | Listed for rent | $2,800$1/sqft |
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| 5/17/2007 | Sold | $570,000+178%$197/sqft |
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| 2/16/1995 | Sold | $205,000$71/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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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Monthly payment
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 02144
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10West Somerville Neighborhood SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0 mi
- 6/10Somerville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
- 8/10Benjamin G. Brown SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Somerville
- 02144
- 185 Powder House Blvd







