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  • $1,473,800

    42 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02143

    6beds
    2,693sqft
    MultiFamily
    Built in 1890
    -- sqft lot
    $1,473,800 Zestimate®
    $547/sqft
    $5,476 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,473,800

    $1.31M - $1.65M

    $5,476/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    This charming, turn of the century, two family property, is moments from bustling Porter Square. Features include eleven rooms, six bedrooms (including nursery) and two full bathrooms. There are many period details, including hardwood floors, spectacular crown molding, stunning balusters and bannisters, a lovely fireplace, and high ceilings. The two large eat in kitchens offer plenty of space to entertain while cooking for your next big dinner party. The property has a wonderfully spacious yard and patio for all your future socially distant cookouts. The outdoor spaces also include a storage shed as well as a private porch for each unit. The long driveway has ample parking for four cars (tandem). This lovely home, with all of it's charm, awaits your personal touch!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 6
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,693 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    Features
    • Exterior features: Vinyl
    Lot
    • Size: 6,098 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: SOMEM37BAL6

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1890

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Somerville

    Other

    Other facts
    • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, T-Station, University
    • App Dscrp 1: Range, Refrigerator
    • App Dscrp 2: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wall Oven, Countertop Range, Compactor
    • Basement Feature: Full, Unfinished Basement
    • Construction: Frame
    • Electric Feature: Circuit Breakers, Fuses
    • Exterior: Vinyl
    • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Porch, Garden Area, Patio, Fenced Yard
    • Flooring: Wood, Wall To Wall Carpet, Tile
    • Foundation: Fieldstone
    • Hea Dscrp 1: Forced Air
    • Hea Dscrp 2: Gas, Forced Air
    • Hot Water: Natural Gas
    • Rms Dscrp 1: Living Room, Kitchen
    • Rms Dscrp 2: Living Room, Kitchen, Laundry
    • Road Type: Public
    • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
    • Mf Type: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
    • Ife Dscrp 1: Tile Floor, Crown Molding, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Hardwood Floors, Bathroom With Tub
    • Ife Dscrp 2: Ceiling Fans, Stone/Ceramic Tile Floor, Tile Floor
    • Lot Description: Level
    • Rnt Dscrp 1: Water
    • Rnt Dscrp 2: Water
    • Utility Connections: For Gas Range
    • Year Round: Yes
    • Rms Common: Mudroom
    • Ife Common: Other (see Remarks)
    • Col Dscrp 1: Window Ac
    • Col Dscrp 2: Window Ac
    • CONTINGENCY_TYPE: Inspection

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    2/25/2021Sold$1,148,000-8.2%$426/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    12/29/2020Contingent$1,250,000$464/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #72742886 Report a problem
    12/29/2020Pending sale$1,250,000$464/sqft
    Source: Century 21 Avon #72742886 Report a problem
    11/11/2020Price change$1,250,000-2%$464/sqft
    Source: Century 21 Avon #72742886 Report a problem
    10/14/2020Listed for sale$1,275,000$473/sqft
    Source: Century 21 Avon #72742886 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$12,681 +5.4%$1,162,300 +1.7%
    2024$12,028 +3.8%$1,143,300 +2%
    2023$11,591 -2.1%$1,121,000 -3.6%
    2022$11,840 -2.6%$1,163,100 -2.5%
    2021$12,154 +3.1%$1,192,700 +2.1%
    2020$11,789 +7.4%$1,168,400 +14.6%
    2019$10,972 +6.8%$1,019,700 +12.3%
    2018$10,269 +2.1%$908,000 +5.4%
    2017$10,053 +3.7%$861,400 +11.3%
    2016$9,694 $773,700

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Porter Square

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • High: Somerville High

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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