For sale

$2,995,000

2 Brastow Ave, Somerville, MA 02143

11beds

5,431sqft

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3 Family

Built in 1890

-- sqft lot

$2,340,800 Zestimate^®

$551/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Rear deckExterior detailCorner lotOriginal details throughoutCathedral ceilingsJuliet balconyLofted bedroom

Perched atop Spring Hill on a corner lot, this one-of-a-kind Queen Anne 3-family with turret has sweeping Boston views, yard, and 3 driveways providing 5 unobstructed parking spots. Each unit has 2 full baths, in-unit w/d, LR, DR, kitchen, and rear deck. Unit 2 has potential for a front deck on the flat roof off the front hall. Units 1 and 2 have 4 bedrooms each; Unit 3 has 3 bedrooms. The top floor has stunning light and views with expansive open plan living area; cathedral ceilings; skylights; en-suite primary with office and sitting areas; a lofted bedroom; deck; and Juliet balcony. Original details throughout include wood floors, wainscoting, fireplaces, stained glass windows, and exterior detail. Updated kitchens and baths in Units 2 and 3. A yard at the rear of the house provides room for gardening, entertaining, and playing. The walk-out basement has a sculpture studio and ample space for storage and separately metered systems. Centrally located between Union and Porter Sqs.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 11
Bathrooms: 6
Full bathrooms: 6

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher

Features

Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Loft
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Unfinished
Number of fireplaces: 3

Interior area

Total structure area: 5,431
Total interior livable area: 5,431 sqft
Finished area above ground: 5,431
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 5
Parking features: Off Street, Paved
Uncovered spaces: 5

Features

Patio & porch: Porch, Enclosed, Deck - Roof, Patio
Exterior features: Garden
Has view: Yes
View description: City View(s), City

Lot

Size: 5,273 Square Feet
Features: Corner Lot

Details

Parcel number: M:0035 B:000G L:0014,752522
Zoning: NR

Construction

Type & style

Home type: MultiFamily
Property subtype: 3 Family

Materials

Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar

Condition

Year built: 1890

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers, Individually Metered
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station, University

Location

Region: Somerville

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $551/sqft
Tax assessed value: $2,166,200
Annual tax amount: $23,785
Date on market: 6/17/2026
Total actual rent: 5300

Estimated market value

$2,340,800

$2.11M - $2.60M

$5,450/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/17/2026	Listed for sale	$2,995,000+258.7%$551/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73537465 Report a problem
4/28/2009	Sold	$835,000-7.2%$154/sqft
Source: LINK #96298 Report a problem
3/14/2009	Price change	$899,900+2.3%$166/sqft
Source: NRT NewEngland #70849768 Report a problem
2/26/2009	Price change	$879,900-2.2%$162/sqft
Source: NRT NewEngland #70849768 Report a problem
11/28/2008	Listed for sale	$899,900$166/sqft
Source: NRT NewEngland #70849768 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$21,817 +6.8%	$1,999,700 +3%
2024	$20,425 +2.4%	$1,941,500 +0.6%
2023	$19,953 +4.5%	$1,929,700 +2.9%
2022	$19,088 +8.7%	$1,875,000 +8.8%
2021	$17,557 +7.1%	$1,723,000 +6.1%
2020	$16,392 +8.5%	$1,624,600 +15.7%
2019	$15,110 +10.1%	$1,404,300 +15.7%
2018	$13,726 +1%	$1,213,600 +4.2%
2017	$13,590 +7.5%	$1,164,500 +15.4%
2016	$12,640	$1,008,800

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