NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,466,000 - $1,809,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,418 Sq Ft
$477/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 22, 2022

Last sale price $1,380,000 $404 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,860/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • Wood Flooring
  • Tandem Parking
  • Somerville High School Rated A-
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Park

About This Home

As of April 2022

Owned by the same family since the 1940’s, 118 Josephine Avenue in Somerville’s Ball Square; is a classic Philadelphia style 2-family house with fabulous light and tons of potential. The lower unit has 1 bedroom on the first floor and another on the second. Upstairs, the duplex unit has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, an enclosed front porch, a rear porch and a bonus room which can be used as family space or a home office. While the kitchens in both units are simple & older they are spacious. The living & dining rooms are full of original details & old-world charm. Outside there is a nice yard & a multi-car driveway. Less than 1/10 of a mile from the new Green Line station in Ball Square, close to Davis Square, and the Minuteman Bike Path, the house is perfectly located to take advantage of all that Somerville has to offer. If you have been looking for a way to maximize your real estate dollars and to create your perfect home, 118 Josephine Avenue may be just the one! Come take a look.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anne Fantasia

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 03/03/2022

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Sammy Chen

Denkar Realty Group

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,893

Year Built

  • Built in 1899

Lot Details

  • 3,360 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,418 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Parking Spaces
  • Tandem Parking
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating Available
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Property is near public transit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 750926

Community Details

Recreation

  • Park

Additional Features

  • 2 Units
  • Shops

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,893

Year Built

Built in 1899

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Property Sub Type: Multi Family
  • Year Built: 1899
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Transaction Broker: 1
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • APOD AVAILABLE: No
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialIncome
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 4

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood,Tile,Vinyl,Carpet, Unit 1(undefined), Unit 2(Wood Flooring,Wall to Wall Carpet)
  • Interior Amenities: Unit 1(Ceiling Fans,Pantry,Philadelphia,Bathroom With Tub & Shower), Unit 2(Ceiling Fans,Bathroom With Tub & Shower), Unit 1 Rooms(Living Room,Dining Room,Kitchen), Unit 2 Rooms(Living Room,Dining Room,Kitchen,Office/Den)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Unit 1(Range,Refrigerator), Unit 2(Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Vent Hood), Gas Water Heater,Tank Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Basement: Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Living Area: 3418
  • Stories Total: 4
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 365.42
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 403.74
  • MAIN SO: AC0429

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Enclosed
  • Roof: Asphalt/Composition Shingles
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Heating: Unit 1(Forced Air,Oil), Unit 2(Forced Air,Gas)
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, T-Station

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 750926
  • Zoning: RA
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Lot Size Area: 0.08
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3360
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 328

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7892.55
  • Tax Book Number: 39304

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • LEVELS 1: 2
  • LEVELS 2: 2
  • LEASE 2: N
  • LEASE 1: N
  • FLRS 1: 1
  • FLRS 2: 2

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/22/2022 04/22/22 Sold $1,380,000 +10.5% $404 / Sq Ft
03/08/2022 03/08/22 Pending -- -- --
03/03/2022 03/03/22 For Sale $1,249,000 -- $365 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $14,564 $1,334,900 $687,800 $647,100
2024 $12,693 $1,206,600 $687,800 $518,800
2023 $12,110 $1,171,200 $687,800 $483,400
2022 $11,397 $1,119,500 $655,000 $464,500
2021 $11,096 $1,088,900 $650,300 $438,600
2020 $10,729 $1,063,300 $650,700 $412,600
2019 $10,179 $946,000 $592,300 $353,700
2018 $9,390 $830,200 $538,500 $291,700
2017 $9,199 $788,300 $508,000 $280,300
2016 $8,881 $708,800 $453,600 $255,200
2015 $8,473 $671,900 $419,000 $252,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72948466

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SOME-000027-K000000-000009