Sold for $1,500,000

$1,500,000

71 Berkeley St, Somerville, MA 02143

8beds

4,635sqft

2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

Built in 1900

-- sqft lot

$1,768,500 Zestimate^®

$324/sqft

$3,421 Estimated rent

Home value

$1,768,500

$1.50M - $2.09M

$3,421/mo

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What's special

Bonus roomExpansive paved drivewayOff-street parkingSpacious dining areaFive bedrooms

Don’t miss this exceptional investment or owner-occupied opportunity in Somerville! This well-maintained two-family home offers solid rental potential and long-term value in a highly sought-after neighborhood. The first-floor unit features a classic layout with five rooms, two bedrooms, and a full bath, including a spacious dining area and formal living room. The second and third floors include five bedrooms and two full baths, plus a bonus room ideal for an office. Uniquely, the 3rd level and lower level also include separate entrances. The Lower level, finished by prior owners, consists of a kitchenette and full bath, opening up endless opportunity. Off-street parking is abundant with the expansive paved driveway. Unit 2 is currently vacant. Unit 1 is occupied W/ TAW. Gas and Electric on separate meters. LL and 1st for on 1 meter, all upper levels on 2nd meter. Showings begin at OH 5/24 12-3

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 8
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 4

Heating

Electric

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator

Features

Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Sunroom, Office/Den
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Basement: Finished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 4,635
Total interior livable area: 4,635 sqft
Finished area above ground: 3,439
Finished area below ground: 1,196

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 6
Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Uncovered spaces: 6

Features

Patio & porch: Porch

Lot

Size: 5,000 sqft

Details

Parcel number: M:51 B:A L:25,755199
Zoning: RA

Construction

Type & style

Home type: MultiFamily
Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1900

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 100 Amp Service
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Gas Range

Community & neighborhood

Community

Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

Region: Somerville

HOA & financial

Other financial information

Total actual rent: 8000

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/18/2025	Sold	$1,500,000-6.3%$324/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73378323 Report a problem
5/21/2025	Listed for sale	$1,600,000-5.8%$345/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73378323 Report a problem
5/2/2025	Listing removed	$1,699,000$367/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73333860 Report a problem
3/20/2025	Price change	$1,699,000-1.7%$367/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73333860 Report a problem
2/27/2025	Price change	$1,729,000-1.1%$373/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73333860 Report a problem
2/10/2025	Listed for sale	$1,749,000+464.2%$377/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73333860 Report a problem
3/11/2020	Listing removed	$2,000
Source: Greater Investments Real Estate Report a problem
3/1/2020	Price change	$2,000-50%
Source: Greater Investments Real Estate Report a problem
2/18/2020	Price change	$4,000+95.1%$1/sqft
Source: Greater Investments Real Estate Report a problem
1/17/2020	Listed for rent	$2,050
Source: Greater Investments Report a problem
9/4/1998	Sold	$310,000+65.8%$67/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
8/24/1988	Sold	$187,000$40/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$13,869 +7.3%	$1,271,200 +3.5%
2024	$12,921 +2.8%	$1,228,200 +1%
2023	$12,572 +7%	$1,215,900 +5.4%
2022	$11,749 +6.6%	$1,154,100 +6.7%
2021	$11,018 +6.1%	$1,081,300 +5.1%
2020	$10,386 +4.5%	$1,029,300 +11.4%
2019	$9,941 +11.2%	$923,900 +16.9%
2018	$8,942 +4.3%	$790,600 +7.6%
2017	$8,575 -1%	$734,800 +6.3%
2016	$8,659	$691,100