$1,399,000
SOLD SEP 5, 2025
9 Beds
3 Baths
3,228 Sq Ft
3,214 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$433 Per Sq Ft

13% Below List Price

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • Corner Lot
  • Living Room
  • Somerville High School Rated A-
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • 5-minute walk to North Street Veterans Playground

About This Home

As of September 2025

This Tufts University triple decker is a Cash Cow. Spacious 3 br layouts, hardwood floors, eat-in kitchens, and separate utilities make for low vacancy and easy rentals. Additional income from parking and garage rental plus expansion possibilities in high basement and first floor enclosed rear porch. Front porches and side yard offer expanded outdoor living from which to enjoy this classic West Somerville street. 2 blocks from internationally ranked Tufts Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, steps to Stop and Shop and Teele Sq. hotspots Angelina's, Masala, and PJ Ryan's.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Charles Ball

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate Listed on: 06/25/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Alexandra Ball

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Barbara Hakim

Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,869

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 3,214 Sq Ft Lot
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 3,228 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Living Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Dirt Floor

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • 3 Heating Zones
  • Separate Meters

Listing and Financial Details

  • Total Actual Rent $6,200
  • Assessor Parcel Number M:7 B:L L:15,747861

Community Details

Recreation

  • Park

Additional Features

  • 3 Units
  • Shops
  • Net Operating Income $75,000

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,869

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Property Sub Type: 3 Family
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Levels: 3
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • APOD AVAILABLE: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Living Room, Kitchen
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 9
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full, Dirt Floor, Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3228
  • Living Area: 3228
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 3
  • MAIN LO: AN6527
  • MAIN SO: AN6181

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Enclosed
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Other
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, Individually Metered
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT UNITS: 3
  • HEAT ZONES: 3
  • COOLING ZONES: 0
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:7 B:L L:15,747861
  • Zoning: RB
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3214
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 13869

Multi Family

  • Net Operating Income: 75000
  • Number Of Units Total: 3
  • Total Actual Rent: 6200
  • LEVELS 1: 1
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • LEVELS 3: 1
  • LEASE 2: Y
  • LEASE 1: N
  • FLRS 3: 3

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 25, 2025
Closed on
Sep 5, 2025
Sold by
Penney Dan S and Penney Laurie A
Bought by
White Jason M and Natapova Anna
Seller's Agent
Charles Ball
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Barbara Hakim
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
List Price
$1,599,900
Sold Price
$1,399,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$200,900
-12.56%
Views
26

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.78%
Original Mortgage
$1,049,250
Outstanding Balance
$1,047,435
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$346,290

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 1992
Sold by
Conwell T
Bought by
Penney Dan S and Penney Laurie A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$184,000
Interest Rate
8.89%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,399,000 --
Leasehold Conv With Agreement Of Sale Fee Purchase Hawaii $230,000 --
Warranty Deed $230,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,049,250 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $448,866 No Value Available
Previous Owner $263,200 No Value Available
Previous Owner $184,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/05/2025 09/05/25 Sold $1,399,000 -0.1% $433 / Sq Ft
08/04/2025 08/04/25 Pending -- -- --
07/30/2025 07/30/25 Price Changed $1,399,900 -6.7% $434 / Sq Ft
07/22/2025 07/22/25 Price Changed $1,499,900 -6.3% $465 / Sq Ft
06/25/2025 06/25/25 For Sale $1,599,900 0.0% $496 / Sq Ft
12/25/2024 12/25/24 Off Market $4,950 -- --
11/18/2024 11/18/24 For Rent $4,950 -- --
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 $13,869 $1,271,200 $541,000 $730,200
2024 $13,041 $1,239,600 $541,000 $698,600
2023 $12,736 $1,231,700 $541,000 $690,700
2022 $12,142 $1,192,700 $515,200 $677,500
2021 $11,874 $1,165,300 $511,500 $653,800
2020 $11,761 $1,165,600 $511,800 $653,800
2019 $11,198 $1,040,700 $465,900 $574,800
2018 $9,592 $848,100 $423,500 $424,600
2017 $9,372 $803,100 $399,600 $403,500
2016 $8,859 $707,000 $356,800 $350,200
2015 $8,238 $653,300 $329,500 $323,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73396833

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SOME-000007-L000000-000015