185-187 Lowell Street, Somerville MA 02144
Somerville, MA 02144
$1,700,000
Est. $10,157/month
About this home
Legal six family apartment building in desirable location just 2/10 mile near new Green Line T stop at Magoun station and 9/10 mile to Porter Square Red Line T Station. This property is a great investment opportunity with annual rents totaling $136,000 per year. Five units are one bedroom apartments and one unit is a studio apartment. All with gas cooking and gas heat. There are coin operated laundry machines in basement and a good size yard. Five of the six units are currently rented with leases expiring 8/31/27 and we are keeping one unit empty to facilitate showings.
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Property History
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Listed for Sale
Jul 28, 2026
$1,700,000
Original listing
Agent: Lori Orchanian
Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/28/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,700,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $16,335 | $1,487,700 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$16,335
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$1,487,700
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Income
Style
5-9 Family
Year Built
1900
Living Area
3,621 sq ft
Lot Size
0.06 acres
Bedrooms
6
Full Baths
6
Total Rooms
16
Investment Metrics
Units
6
Unit 1 Rent
— · N
Unit 2 Rent
— · Y
Gross Income
$136,404
Net Operating Income
$95,000
Operating Expenses
$41,000
Cap Rate
5.59%
Interior
Heating
None
Cooling
None
Flooring
Wood, Tile
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Basement
Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
None
Roof
Tar/gravel, Rubber
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
Fenced/enclosed
Patio/Porch
Porch
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$16,335
Assessed Value
$1,487,700
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Property Overview
Property Type
5-9 Family
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
6
Living Area
3,621 sq ft
Total Rooms
16
Stories
2
Levels
2
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
3,621 sq ft above grade
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Wood, Tile
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Tar/Gravel, Rubber
Foundation:
Other
Stories:
2
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Heating Zones:
6
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Porch
Fencing:
Fenced/Enclosed
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
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
Elementary Schools
9 schools
St. Theresa of the Child Jesus School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-08
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
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
0.9 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
1.0 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
1.1 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
0.6 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
1.1 mi
Grades PK-K
Capuano Early Childhood Center
1.2 mi
250 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-01
Middle Schools
1 school
Next Wave Junior High School
0.7 mi
16 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
High Schools
2 schools
F
Full Circle High School
0.7 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
0.7 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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185-187 Lowell Street, Somerville MA 02144
Somerville, MA 02144
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Lori Orchanian
Listing Office
Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont
Office Phone
617-484-5300
Agent MLS ID
BB802106
Office MLS ID
AN6190
Listing Data Updated
Jul 28, 2026 2:20 PM EDT
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