This vacant 2 family house is set on Prospect Hill, Union Square, overlooking the neighborhood buildings. City records indicate that it was built right around 1900. The scale of most of the rooms is generous, with high cellings and tall windows, including 4 bay windows. Each apartment has a separate front entrance. Both have access from inside to the basement (~934 s.f.). There is a long driveway that can fit 2-3 parking spaces, depending on size of vehicles. The back yard is sizable for a city yard. The overall condition of the property is reasonably functional, but many prospective buyers would likely want to improve the apartments. This property is being sold "as-is"- The floor plans provided are intended to help people consider how they might use the interior spaces, but are strictly for marketing purposes. Buyers to do their own due diligence. Offers, if any, are due by 4:00pm on Thursday, September 18th, and responded to by Monday the 22nd, the response deadline.
Sold for $1,260,000
$1,260,000
36 Columbus Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
5beds
2,651sqft
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$1,540,900 Zestimate®
$475/sqft
$5,010 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,540,900
$1.28M - $1.85M
$5,010/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$5,010/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$5,010/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$6,387/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$6,387/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Long drivewayProspect hillSeparate front entranceOverlooking the neighborhood buildingsTall windows
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Louise Olson 617-470-5077,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties 617-262-1414
Bought with:
Tim McDonald
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73429022
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Features
- Storage, Bathroom with Shower Stall
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Varies, Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,651
- Total interior livable area: 2,651 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,704
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, On Street
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 3,876 sqft
- Features: Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: M:73 B:E L:5,758091
- Zoning: RA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, T-Station
Location
- Region: Somerville
HOA & financial
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 0
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Estate Sale
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2025 | Sold | $1,260,000+0.8%$475/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73429022 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2025 | Contingent | $1,250,000$472/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73429022 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000$472/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73429022 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,919 +8.6% | $1,184,100 +4.7% |
| 2024 | $11,897 +5.1% | $1,130,900 +3.3% |
| 2023 | $11,325 +6.2% | $1,095,300 +4.6% |
| 2022 | $10,663 +5.3% | $1,047,400 +5.4% |
| 2021 | $10,126 +6% | $993,700 +5% |
| 2020 | $9,549 +8.5% | $946,400 +15.7% |
| 2019 | $8,798 +7.9% | $817,700 +13.4% |
| 2018 | $8,155 +1.9% | $721,000 +5.2% |
| 2017 | $8,001 +2% | $685,600 +9.6% |
| 2016 | $7,841 | $625,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Union Square
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln ParkGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Somerville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
- NACapuano Early Childhood CenterGrades: PK-KDistance: 0.4 mi
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$1,540,900
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$1,540,900
- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Somerville
- 02143
- Union Square
- 36 Columbus Ave
Nearby cities
Nearby neighborhoods
Nearby zip codes
Other Somerville Topics
