Rare opportunity to own an award-winning Queen Anne Victorian property with modern updates in East Somerville. Offering a total of five bedrooms and three full bathrooms over three floors, this two-family residence provides flexibility for owners and investors alike. Unit 1 is a spacious 1-bed, 1-bath, living room, dining room, and kitchen. Unit 2 on the 2nd and 3rd floors features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living room, office, kitchen, and in-unit laundry. Updates include a newer roof, Gas heating/hot water systems, kitchens and baths, and exterior painting. Hardwood floors & separate metered utilities. Full unfinished basement offers storage space and laundry for Unit 1. Off-street parking for 4 cars. Just off Broadway, with an abundance of shops and restaurants, close to Assembly Row, and ideally positioned for commuters, just minutes to the MBTA Orange & Green Lines. Easy access to I-93S to Boston, or north to New Hampshire, the location supports both convenience and lifestyle
Sold for $1,300,000
$1,300,000
8 Franklin St, Somerville, MA 02145
5beds
3,094sqft
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$1,295,500 Zestimate®
$420/sqft
$5,200 Estimated rent
Home value
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$1.22M - $1.39M
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Newer roofIn-unit laundryDining roomHardwood floorsFive bedroomsExterior painting
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Listed by:
Anne M Kennedy 617-549-1832,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton 617-969-2447
Bought with:
Tracey Cleversey
Hive Property Group
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73501024
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Steam, Natural Gas, Unit Control, Baseboard
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Lead Certification Available, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s), Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Office/Den
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Pine, Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Windows: Skylight(s), Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
- Basement: Full,Concrete,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,094
- Total interior livable area: 3,094 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,094
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
Lot
- Size: 3,500 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: M:91 B:C L:12,760059
- Zoning: RB
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Individually Metered
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Location
- Region: Somerville
HOA & financial
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 6700
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Contract
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/21/2026 | Sold | $1,300,000+4%$420/sqft |
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| 4/23/2026 | Contingent | $1,250,000$404/sqft |
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| 4/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000+438.8%$404/sqft |
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| 12/30/1998 | Sold | $232,000$75/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,232 +4.9% | $1,029,500 +1.1% |
| 2024 | $10,711 +6.1% | $1,018,200 +4.3% |
| 2023 | $10,092 +6.1% | $976,000 +4.4% |
| 2022 | $9,513 +3.9% | $934,500 +4% |
| 2021 | $9,155 +10.4% | $898,400 +9.3% |
| 2020 | $8,292 +11.1% | $821,800 +18.5% |
| 2019 | $7,464 +20.7% | $693,700 +26.9% |
| 2018 | $6,183 +1.7% | $546,700 +4.9% |
| 2017 | $6,081 +13.5% | $521,100 +21.8% |
| 2016 | $5,359 | $427,700 |
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Neighborhood: East Somerville
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10East Somerville Community SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Somerville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Winter Hill Community SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
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