A nice, quiet 2-bedroom apartment with dedicated laundry and bike storage in the basement. The 1st floor of charming Queen Anne owner-occupied multi-family home in East Somerville. The lush shared backyard and garden space also provide a convenient dose of greenery in the city. Located a short walk from Green and Orange train lines, grocery stores, Union Square and Assembly Row shopping, and many restaurants on Broadway.
Location: East Somerville neighborhood, Somerville, MA, near Edgerly School
Available: June 1
Pet Policy: Cats or pets in cages only
Parking: Resident street parking
Storage: Bike storage available in basement
Brokers Fees: None
Free washer/dryer
Apartment Details:
Size: 2-bedroom, 1-bath, approx. 800 sq. ft.
Floor: first floor unit in a two-unit multi-family house (owner-occupied on the upper floors)
Bedrooms:
Large primary bedroom
Smaller second bedroom or dedicated office space with a deep closet
Bathroom: 1 spacious full bath
Living Area: Sunny, medium-sized living room
Kitchen: gas stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, granite countertops, garbage disposal.
Heating/Cooling: newly installed mini-splits/heat pumps for heat and cooling, in addition to ceiling fans
Features:
- Free, separate laundry in the basement
- Dedicated bike storage in the basement
- Shared backyard space with picnic table
- Free municipal composting provided
Building Details:
Type: Multi-family home with two units (owner-occupied)
Security: Keyed access with doorbells
Maintenance: Owner-occupants handle maintenance directly
Trash, recycling, and compost removal: Curbside pickup weekly.
Neighborhood:
Location: Between Union Square and Assembly Row in Somerville, near McGrath Highway & Route 93
Walkability: very walkable, with cafes, restaurants, Stop & Shop, and more within walking distance.
Stop and Shop is a 7 minute walk
Assembly Row shopping is a 15 minute walk
Union Square is a 18 minute walk
Public Transport: Bus stops 5 minutes away, Gilman Sq Green Line station 12 minutes, Sullivan Sq Orange Line station 22 minute walk
Local Amenities: Foss Park, Assembly Row shopping, gyms, restaurants, libraries, and more
Safety: Quiet, family-friendly neighborhood
Credit & Income Requirement: Applicants will provide proof of income with application.
Owners pay for water.
Renters responsible for gas and electric.
Security deposit, first & last month rent required upon lease signing.
Sold for $598,000
$598,000
38 Otis St #1, Somerville, MA 02145
2beds
800sqft
Apartment
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$565,500 Zestimate®
$748/sqft
$2,939 Estimated rent
Home value
$565,500
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$2,939/mo
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Heating system: Baseboard
Details
- Parcel number: SOMEM90BHL3U1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Community & HOA
Community
- Deposit fee: $2,800
Location
- Region: Somerville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $748/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $454,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,953
- Date on market: 3/16/2026
- Date available: 03/16/2026
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/30/2026 | Listing removed | $2,800$4/sqft |
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| 3/17/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,800-6.7%$4/sqft |
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| 11/13/2024 | Sold | $598,000+12.8%$748/sqft |
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| 10/20/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/13/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,000+3.4%$4/sqft |
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| 8/6/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/22/2023 | Price change | $2,900+11.5%$4/sqft |
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| 7/16/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,600$3/sqft |
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| 6/9/2022 | Listing removed | $530,000$663/sqft |
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| 6/2/2022 | Price change | $530,000-2.8%$663/sqft |
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| 5/22/2022 | Listed for sale | $545,000$681/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,953 +5.8% | $454,000 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,680 +30.4% | $444,900 +28.2% |
| 2023 | $3,588 +5.6% | $347,000 +3.9% |
| 2022 | $3,399 | $333,900 |
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Neighborhood: East Somerville
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