49 Porter St

Somerville, MA 02143

$2,396,000
Price
12
Beds
4,110 Sq. Ft.
$583 / Sq. Ft.
4,110
Sq. Ft.
$583
per Sq. Ft.
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a front view of a building with large trees
a living room with furniture window and wooden floor
a living room with furniture and a couch
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove top oven a dining table and chairs with wooden floor
a view of a dining room with furniture and a chandelier
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove a sink dishwasher a refrigerator and a microwave
a living room with furniture and a window
a bedroom with a bed and wooden floor
a view of entryway with a front door
a view of entryway and hall with wooden floor
a bathroom with a sink toilet and a mirror
a white toilet sitting next to a shower curtain
a bathroom with a toilet a sink and bathtub
a bedroom with bed and a window
a work room with furniture and a window
a view of a dining room with furniture window and wooden floor
a view of a room with gym equipment
a bedroom with a bed and a chandelier
a bedroom with a bed a couch and bookshelf
a view of a chairs and table in the balcony
a view of walk in closet with clothes and shoes
a room with water heater and wooden cabinets
a bed room with a bed and a painting on the wall
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a view of parking

Description

Located in Somerville’s desirable Spring Hill neighborhood, this property offers strong urban living and investment potential. Ideally situated between Porter and Davis Squares with a 91 Walk Score, it provides convenient access to the MBTA Red Line, Commuter Rail, local shops, dining, and nearby universities including Harvard, Lesley, and Tufts. The home features generous layouts, high ceilings, original hardwood floors, and abundant natural light throughout. Outdoor amenities include multiple private...Located in Somerville’s desirable Spring Hill neighborhood, this property offers strong urban living and investment potential. Ideally situated between Porter and Davis Squares with a 91 Walk Score, it provides convenient access to the MBTA Red Line, Commuter Rail, local shops, dining, and nearby universities including Harvard, Lesley, and Tufts. The home features generous layouts, high ceilings, original hardwood floors, and abundant natural light throughout. Outdoor amenities include multiple private decks and a shared yard, offering flexible options for relaxation or entertaining. Well-maintained and move-in ready, the property also presents value add potential for investors seeking to enhance equity and rental income. Classic three deck configuration with a functional layout well suited for both owner occupants and investment use. Q1 2026 market data indicates strong upward pressure on rental rates in the 02143 zip code, reinforcing capitalization rate potential.
  1. Listed by Montivista Real Estate Group • eXp Realty
  2. Listed by Ping Chen • eXp Realty
  3. Listed by Amelie Cheng • eXp Realty

Property Details for 49 Porter Street

Town
Somerville
Area
MA-Somerville
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2
LISTING UPDATED: 05/11/2026 02:48 PM

Property Details for 49 Porter Street

StatusActive
MLS #73513094
Days on Market36
Taxes$24,365 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-family / 3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
Year Built1900
CountyMiddlesex County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of eXp Realty, Montivista Real Estate Group; eXp Realty, Ping Chen; eXp Realty, Amelie Cheng
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Building Information for 49 Porter Street

Stories4Residences3Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,948 SF

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$13,970 per month

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Principal and Interest

$11,940

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$2,030

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Property Information for 49 Porter Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Laundromat, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 4110.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 3
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Lot Description: Other
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Electric: 110 Volts, Common
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 752883
  • Assessments: $2,233,300
  • Book: 68676
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: NR
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 12
  • Total Living Levels: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels: 4
Income / Expenses
  • Annual Expenses Source: Estimated, Owner, Other (See Remarks)
  • GOI: $136,893.00
  • GRE: $24,089
  • MGF: $7,207
  • MSE: $5,837
  • RME: $6,867
  • NOI: $112,804.00
  • Operating Expense: $24,089.00
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: Y
  • Levels U1: 1
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 2
  • Lease U2: Y
  • Levels U2: 2
Unit 3 Description
  • Floor U3: 1
  • Lease U3: Y
  • Levels U3: 1
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $11,325.00

Property History for 49 Porter Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 5, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73513094

$2,396,000—
Jan 6, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72097234

$1,775,000—
Dec 9, 2016

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72097234

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/05/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73513094

$2,396,000
01/06/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72097234

$1,775,000
12/09/2016

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72097234

—

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

Public Records for 49 Porter Street

Taxable ValueLand$612,500Additions$1,452,400Total$2,064,900
Tax Record2025$22,528 ($1,877 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3Total Finished SqFt4,110 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,110 SqFtStories3Lot Size3,948 SqFtStyleTriplexYear Built1900ZoningRBCountyMIDDLESEXAPNSOME M:38 B:A L:35

Schools near 49 Porter Street

This home is within Somerville School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Public - PK to 8
Somerville High School
Public - 9 to 12
Benjamin G. Brown School
Public - K to 5
Winter Hill Community School
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Somerville High School
Public9 to 12

Benjamin G. Brown School
PublicK to 5

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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More information about 49 Porter Street, Somerville, MA 02143

49 Porter Street is a multi-family home for sale in Somerville, MA 02143. This property was listed for sale on May 5, 2026 by eXp Realty, it's currently listed at $2,396,000. It has been on the market for a total of 36 days and was last sold on January 6, 2017. This listing's school district is Somerville School District. Nearby schools include John F. Kennedy Elementary School, Somerville High School and Benjamin G. Brown School. 49 Porter Street is a 12-bed, 4-bath, 4,110 sqft multi-family home built in 1900.

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Listing Courtesy of eXp Realty, Montivista Real Estate Group; eXp Realty, Ping Chen; eXp Realty, Amelie Cheng

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