Incredible investment opportunity just a block from Tufts University and half a mile from both Red and Green line T stops (Davis & Ball Sq). This 2-family home has an excellent rental history and is fully leased until 8/31/2027. The first floor is a spacious 2 bedroom unit with an open living/dining area, eat-in-kitchen, and 2 porches.. The second floor is 2 bedrooms plus an office, open living dining room, eat in kitchen, 2 porches, and access to an unfinished walk-up-attic which offers future expansion potential or storage. There are dedicated laundry machines for each unit in the basement. Enjoy the convenience of a garage and driveway that fits up to 3 cars and a private back patio area. 23 Burnham currently generates $6200/mo, is in great condition, and is in a top notch location. Features include slate roof, gas heating systems, beautiful wood floors and hutches in the living room, ample closet space, & more. Open houses Saturday 8/22 and Sunday 8/23 from 12:00-1:30PM.
For sale
$1,395,000
23 Burnham St, Somerville, MA 02144
4beds
2,458sqft
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$1,314,600 Zestimate®
$568/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas heating systemsPrivate back patio areaBeautiful wood floorsAmple closet spaceSlate roof
- 4 days |
- 598 |
- 36 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Katherine Malin 781-799-5981,
Compass 617-303-0067
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73564872
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer
Features
- Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Office/Den
- Flooring: Wood, Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,458
- Total interior livable area: 2,458 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,458
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Off Street, Tandem, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 4,251 Square Feet
- Features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: 748993
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Somerville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $568/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,352,800
- Annual tax amount: $14,854
- Date on market: 8/18/2026
- Exclusions: Tenant Belongings.
- Total actual rent: 6200
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$1,314,600
Estimated sales range
$1.14M - $1.50M
Rent Zestimate®
$3,740/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000+408.8%$568/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73564872 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2020 | Listing removed | $2,600$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,600$1/sqft |
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| 6/11/2014 | Sold | $274,175$112/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,092 +4.5% | $1,291,700 +0.8% |
| 2024 | $13,487 +4.7% | $1,282,000 +2.9% |
| 2023 | $12,880 +6.2% | $1,245,600 +4.6% |
| 2022 | $12,125 +2.6% | $1,191,100 +2.7% |
| 2021 | $11,814 +3.3% | $1,159,400 +2.3% |
| 2020 | $11,435 +5.2% | $1,133,300 +12.2% |
| 2019 | $10,870 +6.8% | $1,010,200 +12.3% |
| 2018 | $10,177 +4.3% | $899,800 +7.6% |
| 2017 | $9,756 +3.6% | $836,000 +11.3% |
| 2016 | $9,413 | $751,200 |
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Neighborhood: Davis Square
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10West Somerville Neighborhood SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Somerville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
- 8/10Benjamin G. Brown SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
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