A rare Somerville two-family on a quiet street in the heart of Gilman Square and at a price point that works for value-add buyers and owner-occupants alike. The 1st floor offers true flexibility: configure it as a 1 bed/1 bath or expand to 2 bed/1 bath with the existing pocket doors. Upstairs, you’ll find a spacious 4 bed/2 bath unit with both bathrooms completely gut renovated in 2015. Super tall ceilings and great width throughout give both units an airy, oversized feel that tenants notice immediately. A double-wide curb cut with three-car off-street parking and a private backyard round out the package. The systems are solid too: Harvey vinyl windows from 2017, significant electrical work completed in 2025, washer 2019, and dryer 2025 mean many of the big-ticket items are behind you. One block to the Gilman Square Green Line station, and steps to the Community Path bike trail, Sarma, Winter Hill Brewing Co, and much more. Opportunities like this don't come around often!
For sale
Price cut: $89K (7/21)
$1,099,000
5 Essex St, Somerville, MA 02145
6beds
2,665sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$7,155/mo
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$1,260,400 Zestimate®
$412/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private backyardSuper tall ceilingsGreat width throughoutAiry oversized feel
- 67 days |
- 1,173 |
- 81 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sage Jankowitz 617-833-7457,
Cambridge Sage Inc. 617-833-7457
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73525367
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,665
- Total interior livable area: 2,665 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,665
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Lot
- Size: 3,050 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:50 B:B L:14,754997
- Zoning: RA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Somerville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $412/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,035,700
- Annual tax amount: $11,299
- Date on market: 5/27/2026
- Exclusions: Unit 2 Renter Belongings.
- Total actual rent: 3750
Estimated market value
$1,260,400
$1.13M - $1.40M
$4,192/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/21/2026 | Price change | $1,099,000-7.5%$412/sqft |
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| 5/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,188,000+121.8%$446/sqft |
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| 3/17/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/17/2023 | Price change | $3,750+2%$1/sqft |
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| 3/14/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,675+11.4%$1/sqft |
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| 4/5/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/16/2021 | Listed for rent | $3,300+11.9%$1/sqft |
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| 12/22/2015 | Listing removed | $2,950$1/sqft |
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| 10/24/2015 | Price change | $2,950-18.1%$1/sqft |
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| 9/1/2015 | Listed for rent | $3,600$1/sqft |
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| 12/16/2011 | Sold | $535,500-4.2%$201/sqft |
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| 6/28/2011 | Listed for sale | $559,000+1177.6%$210/sqft |
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| 11/6/2009 | Sold | $43,754-92.6%$16/sqft |
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| 11/28/2005 | Sold | $590,000+47.1%$221/sqft |
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| 7/12/2002 | Sold | $401,000+210.9%$150/sqft |
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| 8/11/1993 | Sold | $129,000$48/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,299 +7.6% | $1,035,700 +3.8% |
| 2024 | $10,498 +2.9% | $997,900 +1.1% |
| 2023 | $10,207 +7% | $987,100 +5.4% |
| 2022 | $9,537 +6.8% | $936,800 +6.9% |
| 2021 | $8,932 +6.2% | $876,500 +5.1% |
| 2020 | $8,412 +5.2% | $833,700 +12.1% |
| 2019 | $7,999 +6.9% | $743,400 +12.3% |
| 2018 | $7,484 +4.9% | $661,700 +8.2% |
| 2017 | $7,134 +1% | $611,300 +8.4% |
| 2016 | $7,066 | $563,900 |
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Neighborhood: Winter Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Winter Hill Community SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Somerville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Arthur D. Healey SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.6 mi
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