OPEN HOUSES CANCELED. OFFER ACCEPTED. WOW!! AMAZING LOCATION IN WEST SOMERVILLE! 3-FAMILY OPPORTUNITY! Situated in Ball Square, this property is a commuter's dream house & has been in the same family for over 70 years. A quick walk to Davis & Ball Squares as well as Tufts University, Red & Greenline T stations. 1st & 2nd units each boast 2 bedrooms, dining room, living room, bath as well as front & back decks. The 3rd unit is equipped w/ 1BR, LR & updated kitchen. The 1st unit is vacant as of 4/1, ready for owner occupied buyers or adding income producing tenants & 2nd unit will be vacant 6/30. 3rd unit lease expires 8/31. Common backyard is great for outdoor gatherings, 2 car garage + 4 car parking are incredible perks in city living. 1st FL unit & basement laundry facilities provide added rent values Whether searching for an investment property or owner occupied, this is it! This property is an excellent source of revenue for investor or owner-occupied buyer.
Sold for $1,500,000
$1,500,000
53 Lowden Ave, Somerville, MA 02144
5beds
3,244sqft
3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
Built in 1902
-- sqft lot
$1,460,300 Zestimate®
$462/sqft
$3,277 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,460,300
$1.24M - $1.72M
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Basement laundry facilitiesUpdated kitchenCommon backyard
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Listed by:
Joseph Duggan 617-230-3957,
Trinity Real Estate 781-231-9800
Bought with:
Brody Murphy Novak Group
Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Newbury Street
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73221280
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Steam, Oil, Individual, Unit Control, Hot Water
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range Hood
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Storage, Laundry Room, Ceiling Fan(s), Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Pantry, Upgraded Cabinets, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Laminate, Hardwood, Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Stained Glass Window(s), Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Concrete,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,244
- Total interior livable area: 3,244 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 4,037 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Foundation area: 9999999
- Parcel number: 750192
- Zoning: RA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
Materials
- Brick, Stone
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1902
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Individually Metered
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Somerville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $462/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,331,700
- Annual tax amount: $14,009
- Date on market: 1/16/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
- Exclusions: Tenant's Personal Belongings
- Total actual rent: 6900
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/30/2024 | Sold | $1,500,000+0%$462/sqft |
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| 4/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,499,900$462/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73221280 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2020 | Listing removed | $2,500$1/sqft |
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| 2/19/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,500$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,825 +5.8% | $1,358,800 +2% |
| 2024 | $14,009 +2.2% | $1,331,700 +0.4% |
| 2023 | $13,712 +5.2% | $1,326,100 +3.6% |
| 2022 | $13,035 +5% | $1,280,500 +5.1% |
| 2021 | $12,419 +4% | $1,218,700 +2.9% |
| 2020 | $11,946 +5.3% | $1,183,900 +12.3% |
| 2019 | $11,345 +7.9% | $1,054,400 +13.4% |
| 2018 | $10,517 +1.6% | $929,900 +4.9% |
| 2017 | $10,349 -0.3% | $886,800 +7% |
| 2016 | $10,380 | $828,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Ball Square
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Benjamin G. Brown SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 8/10John F. Kennedy Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Somerville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bgbs
- Middle: John F Kennedy
- High: Shs
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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