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15 Boston Ave # 1, Somerville MA 02144

Somerville, MA 02144 • Ball Square
$849,900
Est. $5,400/month
2
Beds
2
Baths
983
Sq Ft
$865
Price/Sq Ft
1900
Year Built
10 hours 30 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed Apr 28, 2026 • MLS# 73508139 Copied!

About this home

Move-in ready 2 bed, 2 bath condo in Somerville’s thriving Ball Square neighborhood, offering a comfortable, well-balanced layout with thoughtful updates throughout. Freshly painted and featuring an open living and dining area anchored by two bay windows that add character and bring in abundant natural light. The updated kitchen offers ample cabinetry, stone counters, and a breakfast bar with seating for three—ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The primary bedroom includes a rare en suite bath, while the second bedroom is a great size for guests, a home office, or both. Additional highlights include in-unit laundry, basement storage, a tandem off-street parking space, and access to a common backyard. Ideally located just moments from the Green Line Extension, the Somerville Community Path, and a wide range of local restaurants, cafes, and neighborhood favorites, with easy access to Davis, Porter, the redline and surrounding Cambridge amenities. City living, done right!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner SHAPS MICHAEL
Mailing Address 15 BOSTON AVE #2, SOMERVILLE, MA, 02144

Land Use

Use Code 1020
Description N/A
Zoning NR
Style Two decker

Tax Information

Assessed Value $767,900
Tax Rate $10.52 per $1,000
Base Tax $8,078
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($105)
Estimated Annual Tax $8,184

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2025 $0 $767,900 $767,900

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Aug 11, 2022 $810,000 80566/0367
May 21, 2010 $274,000 54712/0212

Municipal Context: SOMERVILLE

Median Home Value $785,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $6,700
Residential Tax Rate $10.52/1000
CPA Surcharge 1.5%
County Middlesex

Property Data Comparison

Discrepancies found between MLS and assessor records.

Field Assessor MLS Match
Sqft 1,689 983
Year built 1,900 1,900
Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Apr 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
983 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Open House Schedule

02
May
Saturday, May 2
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
03
May
Sunday, May 3
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1900
Living Area 983 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry First Floor, In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features Off Street, Tandem
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $8,312
Assessed Value $761,900

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: First Floor, In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem

Location

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Neighborhood

Ball Square

15 Boston Ave # 1, Somerville MA 02144

Somerville, MA 02144

Walkability

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Nearby Schools

School District
Somerville School District local
B-
School Safety 2024-25
2.5% Average
1.4% Suspensions 2.2% In-School 1.1% Emergency
3.0% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

9 schools
A
John F Kennedy School
0.4 mi | #50 of 352 | Score: 56.7
Improved 5 spots from last year
-1.5 below state avg
439 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
St. Theresa of the Child Jesus School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
Arthur D Healey School
0.8 mi | #236 of 352 | Score: 37.5
Improved 27 spots from last year
-20.7 below state avg
482 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
B+
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
1.3 mi | #134 of 352 | Score: 45.7
Improved 40 spots from last year
-12.6 below state avg
553 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
C-
Winter Hill Community School
1.3 mi | #287 of 352 | Score: 32.6
Dropped 15 spots from last year
-25.7 below state avg
388 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
C+
East Somerville Community School
1.4 mi | #245 of 352 | Score: 37.0
Improved 6 spots from last year
-21.2 below state avg
747 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
A+
Benjamin G Brown School
0.2 mi | #78 of 824 | Score: 60.5
Dropped 61 spots from last year
+2.3 above state avg
219 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
Tufts Educational Day Care Center
0.8 mi
Grades PK-K
Capuano Early Childhood Center
1.5 mi
250 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-01
M

Middle Schools

1 school
Next Wave Junior High School
1.0 mi
16 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

2 schools
F
Full Circle High School
1.0 mi | #344 of 346 | Score: 17.3
Improved 22 spots from last year
-40.9 below state avg
67 students Diverse
Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
B+
Somerville High School
1.0 mi | #131 of 346 | Score: 57.1
Improved 111 spots from last year
-1.1 below state avg
1,394 students Diverse
17 sports • 1,566 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
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Previous Sales

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Apr 28, 2026
$849,900
Original listing
Agent: Sabbor Sheikh Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Previous Transaction - MLS #73007408
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Aug 11, 2022
$810,000
MLS #73007408

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 28, 2026 New Listing Added $849,900
Aug 11, 2022 Sold $810,000

Market Statistics

Time on Market
10 hours 30 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$865

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $8,312 $761,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$8,312
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$210
Monthly
Assessed Value
$761,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent Sabbor Sheikh
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Agent MLS ID CT004070
Office MLS ID AN6192
Listing Data Updated Apr 28, 2026 3:05 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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