52 Sterling St

Somerville, MA 02144

$1,074,990
Price
4
Beds
2,112 Sq. Ft.
$509 / Sq. Ft.
2,112
Sq. Ft.
$509
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Inquire regarding tour this sunday afternoon. This 2-family has been thoughtfully maintained by the same family since the 1950s. Each unit offers 1,100+ SF with a living room, dining room, 2 bedrooms, and hardwood floors throughout both living areas. A full ~1,000 SF unfinished attic creates a clear path to townhouse-style expansion for the upstairs unit. When not in use by the family over the years, the home has a strong rental history and both units are currently rented. Separate gas, electric,...Inquire regarding tour this sunday afternoon. This 2-family has been thoughtfully maintained by the same family since the 1950s. Each unit offers 1,100+ SF with a living room, dining room, 2 bedrooms, and hardwood floors throughout both living areas. A full ~1,000 SF unfinished attic creates a clear path to townhouse-style expansion for the upstairs unit. When not in use by the family over the years, the home has a strong rental history and both units are currently rented. Separate gas, electric, and utilities with a coin-op laundry in the basement. The house rear has upper and lower private deck areas, which overlook the backyard area. Easy access to RT 16 + RT 2, close to Davis Square, Whole Foods, Dilboy Field, the Alewife bike path, Tufts and other university amenities. Great potential for both owner-occupants and investors. Due to length of ownership, hard-drive of all maintenance and updates completed on the home avail--Plumbing, electric, mechanicals A+
  1. Listed by The WP Group • Smith and Oak Real Estate Co.
  2. Listed by John Willette • Smith and Oak Real Estate Co.

Property Details for 52 Sterling Street

Town
Somerville
Area
MA-Somerville
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3
LISTING UPDATED: 06/30/2026 03:07 AM

Property Details for 52 Sterling Street

StatusActive
MLS #73515501
Days on Market56
Taxes$10,931 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-family / 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year Built1920
CountyMiddlesex County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Smith and Oak Real Estate Co., The WP Group; Smith and Oak Real Estate Co., John Willette
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Building Information for 52 Sterling Street

Stories3Residences2Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,485 SF

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$6,268 per month

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Principal and Interest

$5,357

Property Taxes

$911

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 52 Sterling Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Living Area: 2112.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Porch
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, Individually Metered
  • Heating: Steam
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: LEASES EXPIRE SEPT 2026 -- UNIT 2 MAY BE WILLING TO VACATE UNIT BEFORE LEASE-END
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 747311
  • Assessments: $1,002,000
  • Book: 72525
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: NR
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
  • Total Living Levels: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Levels: 3
Income / Expenses
  • GOI: $52,800.00
  • NOI: $52,800.00
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: 1
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $4,400.00

Property History for 52 Sterling Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 26, 2026

Price Change

MLS PIN #73515501

$1,074,990—
May 28, 2026

Price Change

MLS PIN #73515501

$1,075,000—
May 8, 2026

Canceled

MLS PIN #73505482

$1,150,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/26/2026

Price Change

MLS PIN #73515501

$1,074,990
05/28/2026

Price Change

MLS PIN #73515501

$1,075,000
05/08/2026

Canceled

MLS PIN #73505482

$1,150,000

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

Public Records for 52 Sterling Street

Taxable ValueLand$547,400Additions$386,600Total$934,000
Tax Record2025$10,190 ($849 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,112 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,112 SqFtStories3Lot Size3,316 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1920ZoningRACountyMIDDLESEXAPNSOME M:3 B:F L:4

Schools near 52 Sterling Street

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

Somerville High School
Public9 to 12

Benjamin G. Brown School
PublicK to 5

John F. Kennedy Elementary 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 52 Sterling Street, Somerville, MA 02144

52 Sterling Street is a multi-family home for sale in Somerville, MA 02144. This property was listed for sale on May 8, 2026 by Smith and Oak Real Estate Co., it's currently listed at $1,074,990. It has been on the market for a total of 56 days and was last sold on January 2, 1997. This listing's school district is Somerville School District. Nearby schools include West Somerville Neighborhood School, Somerville High School and Benjamin G. Brown School. 52 Sterling Street is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 2,112 sqft multi-family home built in 1920.

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Listing Courtesy of Smith and Oak Real Estate Co., The WP Group; Smith and Oak Real Estate Co., John Willette

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