NOT LISTED FOR SALE

26 Saint James Ave Unit 2 Somerville, MA 02144

Porter Square Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,356,000 - $2,085,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,900 Sq Ft
$928/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Property is near public transit
  • Bonus Room
  • Somerville High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Solid Surface Countertops

About This Home

As of October 2023

Rare and spacious 3-Bed 3-Bath apartment for rent with a bonus room and a private ROOF-TOP deck. 2nd and 3rd floors in a well-maintained two-family home minutes away from Davis Sq. where you have the MBTA Red-line, local shops, restaurants, and grocery stores. Easy commute to the city of Cambridge and Boston. The unit features three large bedrooms, and three full bathrooms, one of the bedrooms has a master bath. Eat-in style kitchen with granite countertops, plenty of cabinet space, and appliances including a new electric stove, dishwasher, sink with disposal, and refrigerator. The bonus room is on the third floor and leads to the exclusive roof-top deck to enjoy. Coin-op laundry in the basement and 1-off street parking space on the driveway. Available now, so call today to schedule a showing!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Cameron Moniz

Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington Listed on: 08/03/2023

Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington

Last Renter's Agent

Margaret Creech

Donnelly + Co.

Donnelly + Co.

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,601

Year Built

  • 1900

Lot Details

  • 4,182

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space

Home Design

  • Apartment
  • Entry on the 2nd floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,900 Sq Ft Home
  • Dining Area
  • Bonus Room
  • Laundry in Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on third floor
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $3,000
  • Property Available on 9/1/23
  • Rent includes water, sewer, laundry facilities, parking
  • Assessor Parcel Number 750569

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,601

Year Built

1900

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Available Date: 2023-09-01
  • Lease Term: Lease Terms(Fixed),Term of Rental(12)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: No
  • LAST MON REQD: No
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 3000

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Apartment
  • Entry Level: 2
  • CoOp Comp: 50/50
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialLease
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Other
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built (Public Record): 1900

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus Room
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Refrigerator,Freezer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Third
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Third
  • Room Kitchen Level: Second
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, In Building
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Living Area: 1900
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 2.16
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 2.16
  • MAIN SO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Roof
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Exterior, Deck, Deck - Roof
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating YN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, T-Station, University
  • Rent Includes: Water, Sewer, Laundry Facilities, Parking
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 2

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 750569
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Common
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2015
Sold by
Hsu Chung H and Hsu Becky L
Bought by
Zimmerman Jay B
Current Estimated Value
$1,763,079

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$791,200
Interest Rate
4.03%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2002
Sold by
Oneil Thomas J and Fratto Kathleen M
Bought by
Hsu Chung H and Hsu Becky L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$384,900
Interest Rate
6.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Zimmerman Jay B $1,055,000 --
Hsu Chung H $529,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Zimmerman Jay B $1,100,000
Closed Zimmerman Jay B $724,000
Closed Zimmerman Jay B $21,000
Closed Zimmerman Jay B $791,200
Previous Owner Hsu Chung H $552,000
Previous Owner Hsu Becky L $131,500
Previous Owner Hsu Becky Lam $400,000
Previous Owner Hsu Becky Lam $500,000
Previous Owner Hsu Becky Lam $400,000
Previous Owner Hsu Chung H $384,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/08/2023 10/08/23 Rented $4,100 0.0% --
10/03/2023 10/03/23 Under Contract -- -- --
09/19/2023 09/19/23 Price Changed $4,100 -4.7% $2 / Sq Ft
08/07/2023 08/07/23 Price Changed $4,300 -1.1% $2 / Sq Ft
08/03/2023 08/03/23 For Rent $4,350 +3.6% --
08/09/2022 08/09/22 Rented $4,200 0.0% --
08/08/2022 08/08/22 Under Contract -- -- --
07/15/2022 07/15/22 Price Changed $4,200 -3.4% $2 / Sq Ft
07/12/2022 07/12/22 For Rent $4,350 -- --
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 $17,601 $1,613,300 $882,700 $730,600
2024 $16,536 $1,571,900 $882,700 $689,200
2023 $16,131 $1,560,100 $882,700 $677,400
2022 $15,093 $1,482,600 $840,700 $641,900
2021 $14,564 $1,429,200 $834,600 $594,600
2020 $13,537 $1,341,600 $779,500 $562,100
2019 $13,750 $1,277,900 $760,200 $517,700
2018 $12,863 $1,137,300 $691,200 $446,100
2017 $12,396 $1,062,200 $652,000 $410,200
2016 $10,563 $843,000 $582,200 $260,800
2015 $10,045 $796,600 $537,800 $258,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73144520

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SOME-000025-F000000-000005