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  • $1,457,100

    21 Josephine Ave, Somerville, MA 02144

    1beds
    800sqft
    Apartment
    Built in ----
    -- sqft lot
    $1,457,100 Zestimate®
    $1,821/sqft
    $3,123 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,457,100

    $1.27M - $1.66M

    $3,123/mo

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    What's special

    Modern ac and heatHardwood floorsOne driveway parking space

    * Please note we are pausing scheduling new tours due to overwhelming interest * Available August 15, 2026. Spacious one bedroom, one bathroom apartment located two blocks from Somerville bike path. Large, sunny living room with hardwood floors. Large bedroom is separated from living room by restored pocket doors. Newly renovated kitchen with dishwasher, refrigerator and gas range. Newly renovated bathroom with walk in shower. Separate dining room or office. Hardwood floors throughout. Access to shared outdoor porch and patio. One driveway parking space. Washer and dryer for exclusive use for the unit in the basement. Modern AC and heat. No smoking or vaping of any kind allowed on the property. Pets considered with references and additional security deposit. 10 minute walk to Davis Square. 5 minute walk to Ball Square. Security deposit and first months rent required at lease signing. Ideal lease term through August 31, 2027. Tenant responsible for gas and electric. Landlord pays for water. Tenant is responsible for shoveling.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 1
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Fireplace
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Windows: Window Coverings
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 800 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Electricity not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Large windows and lots of daylight, Water included in rent
    Details
    • Parcel number: SOMEM28BBL21

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Water

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Somerville

    HOA & financial

    Other fees
    • Deposit fee: $2,900

    Other

    Other facts
    • Available date: 08/15/2026

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/28/2026Listing removed$2,900$4/sqft
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    5/21/2026Listed for rent$2,900+48.7%$4/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    3/24/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    6/26/2018Listing removed$1,950$2/sqft
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    6/25/2018Listed for rent$1,950$2/sqft
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    7/31/2003Sold$530,000$663/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$14,672 +4.6%$1,344,800 +0.8%
    2024$14,033 +5%$1,333,900 +3.2%
    2023$13,368 +7.6%$1,292,800 +6%
    2022$12,420 +2.8%$1,220,000 +2.9%
    2021$12,082 +3.5%$1,185,700 +2.5%
    2020$11,673 +7.8%$1,156,900 +14.9%
    2019$10,833 +6.6%$1,006,800 +12.1%
    2018$10,160 +2%$898,300 +5.3%
    2017$9,956 +3.7%$853,100 +11.3%
    2016$9,603 $766,400

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    Neighborhood: Ball Square

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