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Sold for $1,237,000
  • $1,237,000

    28 Forest St #2, Somerville, MA 02144

    3beds
    1,608sqft
    Condo
    Built in 1890
    -- sqft lot
    $1,231,200 Zestimate®
    $769/sqft
    $4,939 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,231,200

    $1.13M - $1.34M

    $4,939/mo

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    What's special

    Find wonderful details throughout this unique 3 bed 2 full bath condo situated in a desirable tree-filled neighborhood on the Cambridge line. Beautiful front entrance features original woodwork & hardware, and welcomes you home with a sense of quality and elegance rarely duplicated today. With its rarely found brick exterior this home was once a single family, and has since been converted & renovated into a two unit, all owner occupied association. Ascend into this treetop unit from either the front grand entrance or rear staircase adjacent to your detached garage w/ two deeded parking spaces plus the potential for additional parking. Inside you'll find an open & flexible floor plan with lovely amounts of natural light. Many architectural details from bay windows to vaulted ceilings are blended across ~1600sq/ft on interesting levels, including two bedrooms on the top floor. Enjoy the exclusive deck off of the kitchen & the exclusive backyard w/ Stone Patio! Easy to Porter & Harvard!

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Other, Electric, Gas
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,608 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Details
    • Parcel number: SOMEM37BDL8U2

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Condo
    • Architectural style: Conventional
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1890

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Somerville

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $275 monthly

    Other

    Other facts
    • AMENITIES: Shopping, Medical Facility, T-Station, Public Transportation, Park, University, Public School
    • APPLIANCES: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
    • EXTERIOR: Clapboard, Brick, Aluminum
    • FLOORING: Wood, Hardwood
    • HEATING: Gas, Hot Water Baseboard
    • ROOF_MATERIAL: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
    • CONSTRUCTION: Frame, Brick
    • EXTERIOR_UNIT_FEATURES: Patio, Deck
    • HOW_SHOWN_BB: Accompanied Showings, Other (See Special Showing Instructions)
    • MBR_LEVEL: Second Floor
    • BED2_LEVEL: Third Floor
    • UNIT_PLACEMENT: Top/Penthouse
    • HOW_SHOWN_FB: Accompanied Showings, Other (See Special Showing Instructions)
    • KIT_LEVEL: Second Floor
    • DIN_LEVEL: Second Floor
    • BED3_LEVEL: Third Floor
    • COOLING: Window AC
    • FAM_LEVEL: Second Floor
    • STYLE: 2/3 Family
    • FEE_INTERVAL: Monthly

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/3/2025Sold$1,237,000+41.4%$769/sqft
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    5/19/2017Sold$875,000+3.1%$544/sqft
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    4/5/2017Pending sale$849,000$528/sqft
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    3/29/2017Listed for sale$849,000-3%$528/sqft
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    7/21/2015Sold$875,000$544/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$10,648 +8.3%$976,000 +4.4%
    2024$9,833 +3%$934,700 +1.2%
    2023$9,546 +4.6%$923,200 +3%
    2022$9,128 +2%$896,700 +2.1%
    2021$8,952 +3.1%$878,500 +2.1%
    2020$8,680 +3.3%$860,300 +10.2%
    2019$8,404 -1.6%$781,000 +3.4%
    2018$8,539 -3%$755,000 +0.1%
    2017$8,802 +20%$754,200 +28.8%
    2016$7,338 $585,600

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    Neighborhood: Porter Square

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