Sunny and spacious 2 bed, 2 bath condo with skyline views toward Boston and a private deck, ideally located near vibrant Union Square and the Green Line’s Gilman Square T stop. This inviting home features high ceilings, oversized windows, and a 2021-renovated kitchen with quartz countertops and modern cabinetry. The open layout is perfect for entertaining, while both bedrooms are privately tucked away—including a generous primary suite with walk-in closet, desk area, and en-suite bath. The second bedroom is also generously sized with a big closet. Enjoy central heat/A/C, in-unit laundry, and private storage. Part of a professionally managed, well-maintained 15-unit Victorian building with a landscaped common patio.
Sold for $915,000
$915,000
42 Highland Ave APT 6, Somerville, MA 02143
2beds
1,286sqft
Condominium
Built in 1895
-- sqft lot
$917,300 Zestimate®
$712/sqft
$4,142 Estimated rent
Home value
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Private deckIn-unit laundryOpen layoutModern cabinetryQuartz countertopsEn-suite bathGenerous primary suite
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Listed by:
Currier, Lane & Young 617-593-3166,
Compass 617-303-0067,
Samuel Rotenberg 617-360-1404
Bought with:
Matthew Slowik
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73375239
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Third
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Third
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
- Level: Third
Bathroom 2
- Features: Enclosed Shower - Fiberglass
- Level: Third
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Pendant
- Level: Third
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded
- Level: Third
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
- Level: Third
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,286
- Total interior livable area: 1,286 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,286
Property
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Upper)
Details
- Parcel number: 4630283
- Zoning: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Roof: Wood
Condition
- Year built: 1895
- Major remodel year: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
- HOA fee: $457 monthly
Location
- Region: Somerville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $712/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $736,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,747
- Date on market: 1/5/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/25/2025 | Sold | $915,000$712/sqft |
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| 5/21/2025 | Contingent | $915,000$712/sqft |
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| 5/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $915,000+18.3%$712/sqft |
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| 7/9/2021 | Sold | $773,500+1.9%$601/sqft |
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| 6/5/2021 | Pending sale | $759,000$590/sqft |
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| 6/3/2021 | Listed for sale | $759,000$590/sqft |
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| 5/26/2021 | Pending sale | $759,000$590/sqft |
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| 5/26/2021 | Contingent | $759,000$590/sqft |
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| 5/19/2021 | Listed for sale | $759,000+110.8%$590/sqft |
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| 3/15/2012 | Sold | $360,000-1.4%$280/sqft |
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| 1/20/2012 | Price change | $365,000-5.2%$284/sqft |
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| 12/2/2011 | Listed for sale | $384,900-0.3%$299/sqft |
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| 7/14/2006 | Sold | $386,000$300/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,032 +8.4% | $736,200 +4.5% |
| 2024 | $7,412 +3% | $704,600 +1.3% |
| 2023 | $7,195 +4.6% | $695,800 +3% |
| 2022 | $6,879 +2% | $675,700 +2.1% |
| 2021 | $6,744 +6.3% | $661,800 +5.2% |
| 2020 | $6,347 +3.4% | $629,000 +10.3% |
| 2019 | $6,136 -3.3% | $570,300 +1.6% |
| 2018 | $6,346 +4.9% | $561,100 +8.2% |
| 2017 | $6,051 +3.5% | $518,500 +11.1% |
| 2016 | $5,846 | $466,600 |
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Neighborhood: Union Square
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