Rare two-bedroom corner penthouse in a modern elevator building less than 1/2 mile from Harvard University, Union and Inman Squares and tucked back on the quiet side of Ivy Place. A southwest exposure, many tall windows, 9-ft ceilings and spacious rooms bring a bright expansiveness to the entire space. The chef’s kitchen – with granite, stainless and ample Scandinavian cabinetry – is open to a spacious dining and living room with gas fireplace and balcony. The comfortable primary bedroom has an oversized custom walk-in closet. The second bedroom is large, with two exposures. Other highlights include dedicated off-street parking, in-unit laundry, central A/C, healthy baseboard-radiated heat and ample storage, in a professionally managed building with high owner occupancy. Walk Score® of 94- "Walker's Paradise.” Enjoy being 3 blocks from Whole Foods – or simply cross the street to shops (wine & cheese, coffee, bakery) and restaurants near this gracious city home.
Sold for $950,000
$950,000
400 Washington St #Penthouse 1, Somerville, MA 02143
2beds
1,113sqft
Condominium
Built in 2001
-- sqft lot
$960,300 Zestimate®
$854/sqft
$3,206 Estimated rent
Home value
$960,300
$883,000 - $1.05M
$3,206/mo
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Listed by:
Maggie Dee + Charles Cherney Team 617-634-9665,
Compass 617-303-0067
Bought with:
Samuel Tweedale
Boardwalk Properties
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73351144
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Fourth Floor
Bedroom 2
- Level: Fourth Floor
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Fourth Floor
Dining room
- Level: Fourth Floor
Kitchen
- Level: Fourth Floor
Living room
- Level: Fourth Floor
Heating
- Central, Baseboard
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Fourth Floor, In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Common walls with other units/homes: No One Above,Corner
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,113
- Total interior livable area: 1,113 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,113
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street, Assigned
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Upper,Back)
- Exterior features: Balcony
Details
- Parcel number: 4580700
- Zoning: res.
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 2001
- Major remodel year: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, T-Station, University
- Security: Intercom
HOA
- Amenities included: Hot Water
- Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
- HOA fee: $804 monthly
Location
- Region: Somerville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $854/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $884,200
- Annual tax amount: $5,385
- Date on market: 1/14/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/28/2025 | Listing removed | $3,900$4/sqft |
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| 5/20/2025 | Price change | $3,900-9.3%$4/sqft |
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| 5/8/2025 | Sold | $950,000+5.8%$854/sqft |
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| 5/8/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,300$4/sqft |
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| 4/2/2025 | Contingent | $898,000$807/sqft |
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| 3/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $898,000+26.5%$807/sqft |
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| 5/18/2016 | Sold | $710,000+18.5%$638/sqft |
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| 3/24/2016 | Pending sale | $599,000$538/sqft |
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| 3/17/2016 | Listed for sale | $599,000+23.5%$538/sqft |
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| 1/18/2013 | Sold | $485,000+8%$436/sqft |
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| 11/29/2012 | Listed for sale | $449,000+7.7%$403/sqft |
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| 12/28/2009 | Sold | $417,000+5.6%$375/sqft |
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| 5/3/2006 | Sold | $395,000$355/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,647 +3.7% | $884,200 |
| 2024 | $9,302 +8% | $884,200 +6.2% |
| 2023 | $8,609 +6.4% | $832,600 +4.7% |
| 2022 | $8,094 -2.4% | $795,100 -2.3% |
| 2021 | $8,293 +1.9% | $813,800 +0.9% |
| 2020 | $8,136 +4.5% | $806,300 +11.5% |
| 2019 | $7,782 +6.9% | $723,200 +12.4% |
| 2018 | $7,277 -2.2% | $643,400 +0.9% |
| 2017 | $7,443 +7.8% | $637,800 +15.8% |
| 2016 | $6,902 | $550,800 |
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Neighborhood: Union Square
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln ParkGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Somerville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10John F. Kennedy Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.9 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Somerville
- 02143
- Union Square
- 400 Washington St Unit Penthouse 1
