Last Sold Price
5 beds2,765 sqft$434/sqft
40 Highland Rd, Somerville, MA 02144

Description

Location, location! Rare opportunity to own a home on this beloved street known for its landscaped lawns and large homes. This is a 2 family located in the highly desirable Tufts University area. Walking distance to New Green Line Extension, Ball Sq, Davis Sq, Magoun Sq and Porter Sq, featuring shops, restaurants, pubs as well as the newly renovated Somerville Theatre. Easy access to route 93 and Route 2. House is being sold As-Is! No photos of 1st floor included in listing.Location, location! Rare opportunity to own a home on this beloved street known for its landscaped lawns and large homes. This is a 2 family located in the highly desirable Tufts University area. Walking distance to New Green Line Extension, Ball Sq, Davis Sq, Magoun Sq and Porter Sq, featuring shops, restaurants, pubs as well as the newly renovated Somerville Theatre. Easy access to route 93 and Route 2. House is being sold As-Is! No photos of 1st floor included in listing.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/24/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Silvana Comeau • Century 21 North East

Property Details for 40 Highland Road

Status
MLS #
72969507
Days on Market
39
Taxes
$11,425 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Multi-family / 2 Family
Year Built
1920
Town
Somerville
MLS Area
Ball Square
Area
MA-Somerville-Ball Square, MA-Somerville
Style
Garden
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces Total
5

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,260,000

Avg days on market

61

Sale-to-list ratio

95.2%

Somerville, MA

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Location

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Building Information for 40 Highland Road

Stories3Residences2Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,440 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,052 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,099

Property Taxes

$952

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 40 Highland Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2765.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Brown
  • High School: Somerville High
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Unit 1(Range, Disposal, Refrigerator), Unit 2(Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer), Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Unit 1(High Speed Internet Hookup, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Internet Available - Unknown), Unit 2(Ceiling Fans, Storage, Bathroom With Tub & Shower), Unit 1 Rooms(Living Room, Kitchen), Unit 2 Rooms(Living Room, Dining Room
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Unit 1 Laundry Room, Unit 2 Laundry Room
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Garden, Unit 1 Balcony/Deck
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Garden Area, Porch, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Tandem, On Street Permit, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Tandem, On Street Permit, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Tandem, On Street Permit, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Unit 1(None), Unit 2(None)
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Unit 1(Hot Water Radiators, Gas), Unit 2(Hot Water Radiators, Gas, Unit Control)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Listing Agent is related to seller. First floor to be vacant in early May.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:28 B:C L:10,751043
  • Assessments: $1,122,300
  • Book: 25137
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Zoning: RA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
  • Total Living Levels: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar
Income / Expenses
  • GOI: $16,200.00
  • NOI: $16,200.00
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: N
  • Levels U1: 1
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 2
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 2
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $1,300.00
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 40 Highland Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 24, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72969507

$1,200,000
May 16, 2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72969507

May 16, 2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72969507

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/24/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72969507

$1,200,000
05/16/2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72969507

05/16/2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72969507

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 40 Highland Road

Taxable ValueLand$694,100Additions$813,000Total$1,507,100
Tax Record2025$16,442 ($1,370 / month)
Home Facts
Baths4Total Finished SqFt2,932 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,932 SqFtStories3Lot Size3,440 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1920ZoningRACountyMIDDLESEXAPNSOME M:28 B:C L:10

Schools near 40 Highland Road

This home is within Somerville School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Benjamin G. Brown School
PublicK to 5

John F. Kennedy Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Somerville High School
Public9 to 12

Winter Hill Community School
PublicPK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 40 Highland Road, Somerville, MA 02144
$1,200,000
5
2,765
3,440
$1,950,000
3
2,926
3,520
$641,000
4
2,487
3,440
2
3,330
3,360
$1,080,000
6
3,133
$181,500
1
436

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