A rare opportunity to own an exceptional multi-family in the highly sought-after Elmwood Street neighborhood, just steps away from the popular Davis Square bike path! This home reflects owners’ pride and showcases modern, airy floor plans complemented by a striking limestone fireplace in the dining room. Completely renovated approximately 28 years ago with great attention to detail, both units feature natural sunlight, an abundance of built-ins, spacious closets, and bleached red oak hardwood floors. Entertain outdoors on two expansive maintenance-free decks overlooking a lovely backyard. Off-street parking for two vehicles in non-tandem spaces and an attached garage. Basement boasts impressive ceiling height, 100-amp circuit breakers for each unit, separated systems and gas heating. Walk score of 94 means a quick walk to the Red Line T station and vibrant Davis Square.
Sold for $1,700,000
$1,700,000
55 Elmwood St, Somerville, MA 02144
4beds
3,000sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$1,850,500 Zestimate®
$567/sqft
$4,213 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,850,500
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Gas heatingSeparated systemsAttached garageLovely backyardImpressive ceiling heightNatural sunlight
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Listed by:
Shane Marrion 617-750-6378,
Benoit Real Estate Group ,LLC 617-764-5590
Bought with:
Timothy Pi
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73226616
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,000
- Total interior livable area: 3,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Composite
Lot
- Size: 4,162 Square Feet
- Features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: 748848
- Zoning: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation
Location
- Region: Somerville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $567/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,364,500
- Annual tax amount: $14,355
- Date on market: 1/10/2026
- Total actual rent: 0
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/13/2024 | Sold | $1,700,000-5.6%$567/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73226616 Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,800,000+1900%$600/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73226616 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/1995 | Sold | $90,000$30/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,283 +6.5% | $1,400,800 +2.7% |
| 2024 | $14,355 +2.5% | $1,364,500 +0.8% |
| 2023 | $14,002 +6.9% | $1,354,200 +5.3% |
| 2022 | $13,096 +5% | $1,286,400 +5.1% |
| 2021 | $12,470 +7.8% | $1,223,700 +6.7% |
| 2020 | $11,569 +4% | $1,146,600 +10.9% |
| 2019 | $11,128 +2.2% | $1,034,200 +7.4% |
| 2018 | $10,889 +3.8% | $962,800 +7.1% |
| 2017 | $10,488 -2.1% | $898,700 +5.1% |
| 2016 | $10,716 | $855,200 |
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Neighborhood: Davis Square
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