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    • Price cut: $50K (7/29)
    $1,529,000

    81 Gilman St, Somerville, MA 02145

    5beds
    2,396sqft
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    $9,234/mo
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    2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
    Built in 1900
    -- sqft lot
    $1,467,800 Zestimate®
    $638/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Clean modern finishesIntuitive layoutsEffortless single-level layoutPrivate outdoor space
    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.
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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

      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: $638/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

        $1,467,800

        $1.39M - $1.54M

        $3,566/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/29/2026Price change$1,529,000-3.2%$638/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73526606 Report a problem
        7/16/2026Price change$1,579,000-4.2%$659/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73526606 Report a problem
        7/7/2026Price change$1,649,000-1.8%$688/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73526606 Report a problem
        5/29/2026Listed for sale$1,680,000-1.1%$701/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73526606 Report a problem
        5/29/2026Listing removed$1,699,000$709/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73504812 Report a problem
        5/14/2026Price change$1,699,000-2.9%$709/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73504812 Report a problem
        4/21/2026Listed for sale$1,750,000+25%$730/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73504812 Report a problem
        1/6/2026Sold$1,400,000-26.3%$584/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        7/10/2025Listing removed$1,899,900$793/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73364458 Report a problem
        7/10/2025Price change$1,899,900+26.7%$793/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73364458 Report a problem
        5/3/2025Price change$1,499,500-6.3%$626/sqft
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        4/24/2025Listed for sale$1,599,500+95.3%$668/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73364458 Report a problem
        10/16/2023Listing removed$819,000$342/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73167797 Report a problem
        10/7/2023Listed for sale$819,000-14.2%$342/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73167797 Report a problem
        6/29/2023Listing removed$955,000$399/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73100486 Report a problem
        4/19/2023Listed for sale$955,000+2.1%$399/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73100486 Report a problem
        4/12/2023Listing removed$935,000$390/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73078822 Report a problem
        3/8/2023Price change$935,000-3.1%$390/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73078822 Report a problem
        3/1/2023Price change$965,000-1%$403/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73078822 Report a problem
        2/23/2023Price change$975,000-2.4%$407/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73078822 Report a problem
        2/14/2023Listed for sale$999,000+33.2%$417/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73078822 Report a problem
        10/8/2022Listing removed$750,000$313/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73037376 Report a problem
        9/15/2022Listed for sale$750,000-4.5%$313/sqft
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        6/3/2022Listing removed--
        Source: MLS PIN #72828008 Report a problem
        6/23/2021Listing removed$785,000$328/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #72854525 Report a problem
        6/23/2021Listed for sale$785,000+214%$328/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #72854525 Report a problem
        10/18/2019Sold$250,000-28.6%$104/sqft
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        9/15/2008Sold$350,000-40.7%$146/sqft
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        12/22/2005Sold$590,000+55.3%$246/sqft
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        1/28/2004Sold$380,000$159/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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

        Getting around

        87 / 100
        Very Walkable
        84 / 100
        Excellent Transit
        83 / 100
        Very Bikeable

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