Last Sold Price
6 beds3,490 sqft$372/sqft
98 Highland Rd, Somerville, MA 02144

Description

98 HIGHLAND ROAD is a WONDERFUL 3 family situated on one SOMERVILLE'S FINEST TREE LINED STREETS nestled in a VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOOD! LOCATED near some great SOMERVILLE HOT SPOTS including BALL SQUARE, DAVIS SQUARE, the MINUTEMAN TRAIL, & TUFTS UNIVERSITY; a rich mixture of shops, restaurants, bars, and coffee shops & LOTS OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS. UNIT 1 is a 4 ROOM / 2 BED / 1 BATH apartment featuring a SPACIOUS MODERN KITCHEN equipped with an ISLAND, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS & STAINLESS STEEL...98 HIGHLAND ROAD is a WONDERFUL 3 family situated on one SOMERVILLE'S FINEST TREE LINED STREETS nestled in a VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOOD! LOCATED near some great SOMERVILLE HOT SPOTS including BALL SQUARE, DAVIS SQUARE, the MINUTEMAN TRAIL, & TUFTS UNIVERSITY; a rich mixture of shops, restaurants, bars, and coffee shops & LOTS OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS. UNIT 1 is a 4 ROOM / 2 BED / 1 BATH apartment featuring a SPACIOUS MODERN KITCHEN equipped with an ISLAND, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS & STAINLESS STEEL appliances. UNIT 2 is 5 ROOMS / (could be used as 2 or 3 bedrooms with a little creativity) / 2 BATHS: HIGHLIGHTS include FRONT/BACK PORCHES, HARDWOOD FLOORS, a MASTER BATH. UNIT 3 is comprised of 4 ROOMS /2 BEDS offering beautiful TREETOP VIEWS. With DRIVEWAY PARKING for up to 3 cars, a DETACHED GARAGE, & a BACKYARD offering future GREEN SPACE this property is perfect place in which to LIVE, to DEVELOP or to add to any RENTAL PORTFOLIO!
LISTING CLOSED: 02/26/2016 12:00 AM

Listing Agents

  1. Mike Cohen

    Mike Cohen

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617) 852-1160

    M: (617) 852-1160

  2. Erica Covelle

    Erica Covelle

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617) 962-1591

    M: (617) 962-1591

Property Details for 98 Highland Road

Status
MLS #
71873647
Days on Market
126
Taxes
$10,094 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Multi-family / 3 Family
Year Built
1920
Town
Somerville
MLS Area
Davis Square
Area
MA-Somerville-Davis Square, MA-Somerville
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces Total
3

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,400,000

Avg days on market

38

Sale-to-list ratio

93.8%

Somerville, MA

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Sold 11/18/25

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Mike Cohen; Compass, Erica Covelle

Sold By True North Realty, Jennifer Hardin

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Building Information for 98 Highland Road

Stories3Residences3Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,440 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,449 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,608

Property Taxes

$841

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 98 Highland Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3490.0
  • Color: Green
  • Total Units: 3
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Sump Pump
  • 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: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Upgraded Cabinets, Upgraded Countertops, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Balcony/Deck, Balcony
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Tandem, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • 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
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 27I15,750852
  • Assessments: $800,500
  • Book: 35586
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: RA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
  • Total Living Levels: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Foundation Area: 99999.0
  • Levels: 3
  • Cooling Units: 0
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Units: 3
  • Heat Zones: 3
Income / Expenses
  • GOI: $60,000.00
  • NOI: $60,000.00
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: N
  • Levels U2: 1
Unit 3 Description
  • Floor U3: 3
  • Lease U3: Y
  • Levels U3: 1
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $4,000.00
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.25
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.25

Property History for 98 Highland Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 26, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #566725689

$1,300,000

+6.1% / yr

Feb 26, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71873647

$1,300,000
Oct 28, 2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71873647

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/26/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #566725689

$1,300,000

+6.1% / yr

02/26/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71873647

$1,300,000
10/28/2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71873647

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

Public Records for 98 Highland Road

Taxable ValueLand$512,700Additions$556,000Total$1,068,700
Tax Record2017$12,472 ($1,039 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,490 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,490 SqFtStories3Lot Size3,440 SqFtStyleTriplexYear Built1920ZoningRACountyMIDDLESEXAPNM:27 B:I L:15

Schools near 98 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: 98 Highland Road, Somerville, MA 02144
$1,300,000
6
3,490
3,440
$800,000
2
2
1,040
$730,000
2
1,000
$975,000
3
2,000
3
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3,440
$286,000
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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Mike Cohen; Compass, Erica Covelle

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