Spacious three-family in tip top shape just a block outside of Union Square. Spectacular yard landscaped and styled with many mature plantings. Unit 3 (vacant) has a flexible layout between 3 bedrooms - 2 large and one small, one bath. Great views from the deck. Unit 2 (owner occupied) has a more open plan with 2 bedrooms and sunny study. Eat in kitchen and a roomy deck. Unit 1 (TAW will be delivered vacant) has a sweet 1 bedroom layout. Newer kitchen and bath and a deck just above the yard. South facing so you have nice light throughout the day with morning sun in the kitchen. High ceilings, period details. Fine wood flooring. Recent forced air systems by gas for each apartment. Recent hot water tank (gas) for each apartment. Laundry in basement with newer machines. Perimeter drain system. Updated electric. Well-maintained slate roof. 2-car driveway can be expanded. Delivered vacant. Sellers will review any offers on Tuesday 11am.
Sold for $1,950,000
$1,950,000
9 Sanborn Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
5beds
3,476sqft
3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$1,951,300 Zestimate®
$561/sqft
$4,877 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,951,300
$1.81M - $2.09M
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Roomy deckEat in kitchenPeriod detailsMore open planWell-maintained slate roofUpdated electricFine wood flooring
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Listed by:
The Petrowsky Jones Group 617-504-6330,
Compass 617-303-0067
Bought with:
Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73498635
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Features
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Concrete
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,476
- Total interior livable area: 3,476 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,476
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Off Street, Tandem
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
Lot
- Size: 6,757 Square Feet
- Features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: 758040
- Zoning: NR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar, Other
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Individually Metered
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University, Other
Location
- Region: Somerville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $561/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,621,900
- Annual tax amount: $13,230
- Date on market: 6/24/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
- Total actual rent: 0
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/6/2026 | Sold | $1,950,000+11.4%$561/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73498635 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2026 | Contingent | $1,750,000$503/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73498635 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,750,000+159.3%$503/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73498635 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2009 | Sold | $675,000-3.2%$194/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2009 | Listed for sale | $697,500+675%$201/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Commonwealth #70925159 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2003 | Sold | $90,000-76.3%$26/sqft |
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| 10/29/1999 | Sold | $380,000$109/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,448 +6.1% | $1,507,600 +2.3% |
| 2024 | $15,504 +2.2% | $1,473,800 +0.5% |
| 2023 | $15,169 +5% | $1,467,000 +3.4% |
| 2022 | $14,443 +7.8% | $1,418,800 +7.9% |
| 2021 | $13,396 +6.6% | $1,314,600 +5.6% |
| 2020 | $12,563 +8.4% | $1,245,100 +15.6% |
| 2019 | $11,594 +8.7% | $1,077,500 +14.3% |
| 2018 | $10,663 +1.4% | $942,800 +4.7% |
| 2017 | $10,511 +2.2% | $900,700 +9.7% |
| 2016 | $10,287 | $821,000 |
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Neighborhood: Union Square
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