On a corner lot in lively Magoun Sq., this lovely, well-appointed two-family is in move-in condition. Unit 2 faces Medford St. and has side entrance on Trull St. It is a roomy 1 bedroom w/LR, tiled full bath, eat-in kitchen w/white cabinets, ss appliances (range, dishwasher, microwave, and refrigerator), recessed lighting, and chair rail. Unit 1 is on 2 levels with entrance on Trull St. next to the driveway. On 1st fl are LR, study, and kitchen w/wood cabinets, ss fridge, white stove. Upper fl has 2 bedrooms and full tiled bath. Wood floors. Driveway easily fits 2 cars side by side. Washer/dryer hookups and ample storage in unfinished basement. Near Magoun, Ball, Davis, and Porter Squares, plus, several bus routes and car/bike shares. Already walkable to Davis and Porter Red Line stops and the bike path, it is also a block from the future Lowell St. Green Line stop. Easy access to parks, shops, eateries, Harvard, MIT, Tufts, Routes 93, 95, 2, 16, 38, 28, and Logan airport.
Sold for $3,000,000
$3,000,000
494 Medford St, Somerville, MA 02145
3beds
1,580sqft
MultiFamily
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$1,476,200 Zestimate®
$1,899/sqft
$4,353 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,476,200
$1.21M - $1.77M
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Other, Gas
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,580 sqft
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Other, Shingle
Lot
- Size: 2,613 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: SOMEM41BAL5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
Materials
- steel
- Roof: Built-up
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Somerville
Other
Other facts
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station, University, Walk/Jog Trails
- Basement Feature: Full, Bulkhead, Interior Access
- Electric Feature: Circuit Breakers
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Foundation: Fieldstone, Brick
- Lot Description: Corner
- Hot Water: Tank
- Exterior: Aluminum
- Mf Type: 2 Family - 2 Units Side By Side
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2025 | Sold | $3,000,000+93.5%$1,899/sqft |
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| 4/3/2023 | Listing removed | $1,550,000$981/sqft |
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| 3/27/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,550,000+29.2%$981/sqft |
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| 3/31/2022 | Sold | $1,200,000+48.1%$759/sqft |
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| 5/29/2019 | Sold | $810,000+1.4%$513/sqft |
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| 5/2/2019 | Pending sale | $799,000$506/sqft |
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| 4/26/2019 | Price change | $799,000-3.2%$506/sqft |
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| 3/20/2019 | Pending sale | $825,000$522/sqft |
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| 3/17/2019 | Price change | $825,000-0.5%$522/sqft |
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| 3/8/2019 | Pending sale | $829,000$525/sqft |
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| 1/29/2019 | Price change | $829,000-2.4%$525/sqft |
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| 12/5/2018 | Listed for sale | $849,000+47.7%$537/sqft |
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| 4/6/2015 | Sold | $575,000-10.9%$364/sqft |
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| 3/10/2015 | Pending sale | $645,494$409/sqft |
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| 2/24/2015 | Listed for sale | $645,494+118.8%$409/sqft |
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| 2/1/2012 | Sold | $295,000-1.6%$187/sqft |
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| 12/24/2011 | Price change | $299,900-11.8%$190/sqft |
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| 9/27/2011 | Price change | $339,900-5.6%$215/sqft |
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| 8/21/2011 | Price change | $359,900-5.3%$228/sqft |
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| 6/9/2011 | Listed for sale | $379,900$240/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,607 | $1,224,600 +33.5% |
| 2024 | $8,607 | $917,400 +10.2% |
| 2023 | $8,607 +7% | $832,400 +5.3% |
| 2022 | $8,044 +6.6% | $790,200 +6.7% |
| 2021 | $7,544 +20.8% | $740,300 +19.6% |
| 2020 | $6,246 +3.1% | $619,000 +10% |
| 2019 | $6,057 +0.7% | $562,900 +5.9% |
| 2018 | $6,012 +4.8% | $531,600 +8.1% |
| 2017 | $5,737 +10.1% | $491,600 +18.3% |
| 2016 | $5,209 | $415,700 |
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Neighborhood: Magoun Square
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Arthur D. Healey SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Somerville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Benjamin G. Brown SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
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