Fully gut-renovated two-family just ~0.3 mi to Gilman Square, offering a rare blend of design, flexibility, and location in one of Somerville’s most exciting neighborhoods. Thoughtfully curated with a well-balanced unit mix, Unit 1 features 2 beds/2 baths with private outdoor space and an effortless single-level layout. Unit 2 spans the upper levels with 3 beds/3 baths, offering a more expansive footprint and its own private outdoor space. Both residences showcase clean, modern finishes, intuitive layouts, and a sense of separation that lives like two distinct homes. Moments to the Green Line, neighborhood dining, and local favorites. A standout opportunity for investors or owner-occupants seeking style, income potential, and long-term upside.
For sale
$1,680,000
81 Gilman St, Somerville, MA 02145
5beds
2,396sqft
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$1,621,100 Zestimate®
$701/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Clean modern finishesIntuitive layoutsEffortless single-level layoutPrivate outdoor space
- 34 days |
- 353 |
- 21 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Gundersheim Group Real Estate 617-645-4086,
Commonwealth Standard Realty Advisors 617-286-6855,
Melanie Gundersheim 617-997-8272
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73526606
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer & Dryer Hookup
Features
- Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Upgraded Cabinets, Upgraded Countertops, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Open Floorplan, Remodeled, Walk-In Closet(s), Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,396
- Total interior livable area: 2,396 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,396
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Paved Drive, On Street
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Composite
- Exterior features: Balcony/Deck, Balcony, Rain Gutters
Lot
- Size: 2,565 Square Feet
- Features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: M:79 B:C L:20,758897
- Zoning: RB
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: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Somerville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $701/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $931,000
- Annual tax amount: $10,157
- Date on market: 5/29/2026
- Total actual rent: 0
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,621,100
$1.54M - $1.70M
$4,506/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,680,000-1.1%$701/sqft |
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| 5/29/2026 | Listing removed | $1,699,000$709/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73504812 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2026 | Price change | $1,699,000-2.9%$709/sqft |
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| 4/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,750,000+25%$730/sqft |
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| 1/6/2026 | Sold | $1,400,000-26.3%$584/sqft |
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| 7/10/2025 | Listing removed | $1,899,900$793/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73364458 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2025 | Price change | $1,899,900+26.7%$793/sqft |
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| 5/3/2025 | Price change | $1,499,500-6.3%$626/sqft |
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| 4/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,599,500+95.3%$668/sqft |
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| 10/16/2023 | Listing removed | $819,000$342/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73167797 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2023 | Listed for sale | $819,000-14.2%$342/sqft |
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| 6/29/2023 | Listing removed | $955,000$399/sqft |
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| 4/19/2023 | Listed for sale | $955,000+2.1%$399/sqft |
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| 4/12/2023 | Listing removed | $935,000$390/sqft |
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| 3/8/2023 | Price change | $935,000-3.1%$390/sqft |
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| 3/1/2023 | Price change | $965,000-1%$403/sqft |
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| 2/23/2023 | Price change | $975,000-2.4%$407/sqft |
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| 2/14/2023 | Listed for sale | $999,000+33.2%$417/sqft |
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| 10/8/2022 | Listing removed | $750,000$313/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73037376 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2022 | Listed for sale | $750,000-4.5%$313/sqft |
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| 6/3/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MLS PIN #72828008 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2021 | Listing removed | $785,000$328/sqft |
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| 6/23/2021 | Listed for sale | $785,000$328/sqft |
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| 6/22/2021 | Listing removed | $785,000$328/sqft |
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| 6/16/2021 | Price change | $785,000-1.9%$328/sqft |
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| 6/10/2021 | Listed for sale | $800,000+220%$334/sqft |
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| 10/18/2019 | Sold | $250,000-28.6%$104/sqft |
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| 9/15/2008 | Sold | $350,000-40.7%$146/sqft |
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| 12/22/2005 | Sold | $590,000+55.3%$246/sqft |
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| 1/28/2004 | Sold | $380,000$159/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,157 -11.8% | $931,000 -14.9% |
| 2024 | $11,513 +2.9% | $1,094,400 +1.2% |
| 2023 | $11,184 +7.1% | $1,081,600 +5.4% |
| 2022 | $10,446 +6.9% | $1,026,100 +7% |
| 2021 | $9,768 +6.3% | $958,600 +5.2% |
| 2020 | $9,191 +4.7% | $910,900 +11.6% |
| 2019 | $8,779 +7.6% | $815,900 +13.1% |
| 2018 | $8,157 +21.7% | $721,200 +25.5% |
| 2017 | $6,704 +1% | $574,500 +8.4% |
| 2016 | $6,638 | $529,800 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Winter Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Winter Hill Community SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Somerville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10East Somerville Community SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
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