$1,531,000 - $2,409,783
RENTED SEP 1, 2025
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,250 Sq Ft
$1,582 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 9,999,999 Sq Ft lot
  • No HOA
  • 5-minute walk to Bailey Park
  • Somerville High School Rated A-
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of September 2025

This spacious 2nd-floor front-to-back unit in a grand Victorian building at 44 Benton St in the heart of Somerville offers the perfect blend of classic charm and modern comfort. The apartment features three spacious bedrooms with ample closet space, a large eat-in kitchen ideal for entertaining or everyday meals, a front 3-season enclosed porch, and a massive private rear open-air porch perfect for outdoor dining and relaxing. Hardwood floors, high ceilings, a newer energy-efficient heat pump system, central heat & AC, and convenient in-unit laundry add to the appeal. Located just 0.5 miles from Porter Square, it provides easy access to local shops, restaurants, and public transportation. Available 09/01/2025. Reach out today to schedule a tour!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Matthew Langlois

Keller Williams Realty Signature Properties Listed on: 04/08/2025

Keller Williams Realty Signature Properties

Last Renter's Agent

Mario Capone

Cambridge Realty Group, Inc.

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,101

Year Built

  • 1900

Lot Details

  • 229.57 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • 1,250 Sq Ft Home
  • Apartment
  • Entry on the 2nd floor

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heat Pump System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $3,750
  • Property Available on 9/1/25
  • Rent includes water
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number 753828

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,101

Year Built

1900

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
  • Available Date: 2025-09-01
  • Lease Term: Term of Rental(12)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: No
  • LAST MON REQD: Yes
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 3750

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Apartment
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Year Built (Public Record): 1900

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1250
  • Living Area: 1250
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN2693
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 3
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 3
  • MAIN SO: AC1762

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating YN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Rent Includes: Water
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 2

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 753828
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9999999
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 2025
Sold by
Estia Properties Llc
Bought by
44 Benton Rd Somerville L
Current Estimated Value
$1,977,196

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2021
Sold by
Wahnschafft Oliver M and Zanapalidou Rachel H
Bought by
Estia Properties Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$810,000
Interest Rate
3.09%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2016
Sold by
44 Benton Road Rt
Bought by
Wahnschafft Oliver M and Zanapalidou Rachel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2009
Sold by
Francis Ronald W
Bought by
44 Benton Road Rt and Bolton

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 1996
Sold by
Est Sullivan Claire A and Connolly Gail A
Bought by
Francis Ronald W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$194,700
Interest Rate
7.77%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 1990
Sold by
Sullivan Claire M
Bought by
Waldron Fursey J
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
44 Benton Rd Somerville L -- None Available
Estia Properties Llc -- None Available
Estia Properties Llc -- None Available
Wahnschafft Oliver M $1,325,000 --
44 Benton Road Rt -- --
44 Benton Road Rt -- --
Francis Ronald W $205,000 --
Francis Ronald W $205,000 --
Waldron Fursey J $200,000 --
Waldron Fursey J $200,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Estia Properties Llc $810,000
Previous Owner Zanapidou Rachel $900,000
Previous Owner 44 Benton Road Rt $430,000
Previous Owner Francis Ronald W $50,000
Previous Owner Waldron Fursey J $194,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/01/2025 09/01/25 Rented $3,750 0.0% --
05/03/2025 05/03/25 Under Contract -- -- --
04/08/2025 04/08/25 For Rent $3,750 -- --
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 $21,101 $1,934,100 $474,300 $1,459,800
2024 $19,681 $1,870,800 $474,300 $1,396,500
2023 $19,214 $1,858,200 $474,300 $1,383,900
2022 $18,429 $1,810,300 $451,700 $1,358,600
2021 $16,874 $1,655,900 $430,200 $1,225,700
2020 $15,712 $1,557,200 $413,700 $1,143,500
2019 $14,473 $1,345,100 $359,700 $985,400
2018 $13,054 $1,154,200 $327,000 $827,200
2017 $8,230 $705,200 $308,500 $396,700
2016 $8,227 $656,600 $282,100 $374,500
2015 $8,144 $645,800 $280,600 $365,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73356575

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SOME-000043-C000000-000008