RENTED SEP 1, 2025

88 Josephine Ave Unit 2 Somerville, MA 02144

Ball Square Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,212,000 - $1,372,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,775 Sq Ft
$725/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 29, 2016

Last sale price $930,000 $524 Per Sq Ft

Est. 38% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,052 / mo

Highlights

  • 999,999 Sq Ft lot
  • Somerville High School Rated A-
  • Cooling Available

About This Home

As of September 2025

Available September 1st - 88 Josephine Ave unit 2 is a 4 bedroom/2.5 bathroom top floor, completely updated apartment in Ball Square. Features include a private entryway, hardwood floors throughout, central AC with a Nest thermostat, in-unit washer/dryer, 2 private decks and a shared patio. The main floor has a spacious open floor plan with the living room, dining room, and beautifully updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher and granite countertops. Also on the main floor is a half bathroom and a primary bedroom with an en-suite bathroom with two sinks. The top floor has three great sized bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a washer and dryer. Some basement storage available through bulkhead. Two tandem driveway parking spaces are included. Close proximity to Porter Square/Davis Square amenities, shops, restaurants and T stations. Also near the Somerville Community Bike Path and Tufts, 4 minute walk to Ball Sq Green Line extension.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Jennifer Kush

Compass Listed on: 06/09/2025

Compass

Last Renter's Agent

Allison Giorgio

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 22.96

Parking

  • 2 Car Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • 1,775 Sq Ft Home
  • Property Attached
  • Entry on the 2nd floor

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Additional Features

  • Laundry in unit
  • 22.96 Acre Lot
  • Cooling Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $5,800
  • Property Available on 9/1/25
  • Rent includes water, sewer, snow removal, gardener
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number M:27 B:K L:18 U:1,4997502

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

22.96 Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
  • Available Date: 2025-09-01
  • Lease Term: Term of Rental(12)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: Yes
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 5800

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Attached (Townhouse/Rowhouse/Duplex)
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1775
  • Living Area: 1775
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN2383
  • MAIN SO: BB5918

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: Yes
  • Rent Includes: Water, Sewer, Snow Removal, Gardener
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:27 B:K L:18 U:1,4997502
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 999999
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2016
Closed on
Jun 30, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Rose Lambias
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jon Pucker
Compass
List Price
$899,900
Sold Price
$930,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,100
3.34%
Current Estimated Value
$1,287,583

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$357,583
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.32%
Original Mortgage
$745,000
Outstanding Balance
$583,403
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$704,180
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$930,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $745,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/01/2025 09/01/25 Rented $6,000 +3.4% --
06/13/2025 06/13/25 Under Contract -- -- --
06/09/2025 06/09/25 For Rent $5,800 +3.6% --
09/01/2023 09/01/23 Rented $5,600 0.0% --
07/17/2023 07/17/23 Under Contract -- -- --
06/12/2023 06/12/23 For Rent $5,600 +3.7% --
07/05/2022 07/05/22 Rented $5,400 -5.3% --
07/01/2022 07/01/22 Under Contract -- -- --
06/20/2022 06/20/22 For Rent $5,700 0.0% --
06/14/2022 06/14/22 Off Market $5,700 -- --
06/14/2022 06/14/22 For Rent $5,700 +14.0% --
07/22/2021 07/22/21 Rented $5,000 0.0% --
07/20/2021 07/20/21 Under Contract -- -- --
07/12/2021 07/12/21 Price Changed $5,000 -3.8% $3 / Sq Ft
06/29/2021 06/29/21 For Rent $5,200 +4.0% --
07/31/2020 07/31/20 Rented $5,000 0.0% --
07/29/2020 07/29/20 Under Contract -- -- --
07/22/2020 07/22/20 Price Changed $5,000 -10.7% $3 / Sq Ft
06/17/2020 06/17/20 For Rent $5,600 0.0% --
06/29/2016 06/29/16 Sold $930,000 +3.3% $524 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/08/2016 06/08/16 Pending -- -- --
06/01/2016 06/01/16 For Sale $899,900 -- $507 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History

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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 $12,921 $1,184,300 $0 $1,184,300
2024 $11,931 $1,134,100 $0 $1,134,100
2023 $11,581 $1,120,000 $0 $1,120,000
2022 $11,074 $1,087,800 $0 $1,087,800
2021 $10,859 $1,065,700 $0 $1,065,700
2020 $10,530 $1,043,600 $0 $1,043,600
2019 $10,191 $947,100 $0 $947,100
2018 $9,547 $844,100 $0 $844,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Jennifer Kush

    Compass

    (774) 258-2421

    25 Total Sales

    Jennifer Kush
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  • A

    Tenant's Agent in 2025

    Allison Giorgio

    Gibson Sothebys International Realty

    Allison Giorgio
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  • Marissa Jazmin

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Marissa Jazmin

    Compass

    (617) 447-5656

    12 Total Sales

    Marissa Jazmin
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  • Cheryl Lovett

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Cheryl Lovett

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

    (781) 608-2814

    16 Total Sales

    Cheryl Lovett
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  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Rose Lambias

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

    (617) 666-2121

    6 Total Sales

    Rose Lambias
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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Jon Pucker

    Compass

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73387700

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SOME-27 K 18 2

Massachusetts Middlesex County Somerville 02144 Ball Square

88 Josephine Ave Unit 2, Somerville, MA

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