Directly across from Dilboy Field and close to Tufts and Teele Square, this well-maintained 2-family is a prime investment opportunity with strong rental income in place. Set on a dead-end cul-de-sac and tucked off the main street across from a newly added park, the first-floor 2-bed, 1-bath unit is leased through August 2026; the upper 3-bed, 1-bath unit with private porch is leased through August 2025. Both units offer hardwood floors, separate living and dining rooms, and period charm including built-in china cabinets. A fenced backyard and off-street parking for 3+ cars add value and appeal. With stable tenants and a desirable location near transit, parks, and universities, this property is a smart addition to any portfolio. Seller welcomes offers with requests for buyer concessions.
Sold for $1,175,000
$1,175,000
281 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Somerville, MA 02144
5beds
2,350sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$1,313,100 Zestimate®
$500/sqft
$3,079 Estimated rent
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Listed by:
Max Dublin Team 617-230-7615,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 617-945-9161
Bought with:
Tam Le
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73389240
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Hot Water, Steam
Features
- Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Sunroom
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,350
- Total interior livable area: 2,350 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,350
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 4,624 Square Feet
- Features: Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: M:4 B:B L:37,747394
- Zoning: RA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Somerville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $500/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,026,400
- Annual tax amount: $11,198
- Date on market: 12/16/2025
- Total actual rent: 6550
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2025 | Sold | $1,175,000$500/sqft |
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| 8/14/2025 | Contingent | $1,175,000$500/sqft |
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| 7/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,175,000+4.4%$500/sqft |
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| 6/18/2025 | Contingent | $1,125,000$479/sqft |
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| 6/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,125,000+136.8%$479/sqft |
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| 1/20/2012 | Listing removed | $475,000$202/sqft |
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| 1/12/2012 | Listed for sale | $475,000-3%$202/sqft |
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| 11/17/2011 | Listing removed | $489,900$208/sqft |
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| 10/14/2011 | Price change | $489,900-2%$208/sqft |
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| 7/7/2011 | Price change | $499,900-3.7%$213/sqft |
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| 5/12/2011 | Listed for sale | $519,000$221/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,198 +6% | $1,026,400 +2.2% |
| 2024 | $10,564 +2.4% | $1,004,200 +0.7% |
| 2023 | $10,315 +8.3% | $997,600 +6.6% |
| 2022 | $9,523 +2.6% | $935,500 +2.7% |
| 2021 | $9,286 +1.7% | $911,300 +0.7% |
| 2020 | $9,132 +6.3% | $905,100 +13.4% |
| 2019 | $8,589 +3.3% | $798,200 +8.6% |
| 2018 | $8,315 +3.8% | $735,200 +7.2% |
| 2017 | $8,007 -1.9% | $686,100 +5.3% |
| 2016 | $8,166 | $651,700 |
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Neighborhood: 02144
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- 5/10West Somerville Neighborhood SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Somerville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
- 8/10Benjamin G. Brown SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
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