185 Powder House Blvd, Somerville MA 02144

Somerville, MA 02144 • Tufts University

$1,395,000

Est. $8,408/month

Beds

Baths

2,900

Sq Ft

$481

Price/Sq Ft

0.08

Acres

1910

Year Built

Multi Family

Type

7 hours 48 minutes

Time on Market

Active Open House Listed Jun 25, 2026 • MLS# 73542040 Copied!

About this home

Exceptional investment or owner-occupant opportunity in one of Somerville's most desirable neighborhoods, just minutes from Tufts University. This well-maintained two-family property offers a total of 8 bedrooms, 3 baths, and the convenience of off-street driveway parking, making it highly attractive to tenants and homeowners alike.The first-floor unit is currently leased for $3,900 per month, providing immediate rental income from day one. The spacious second-floor unit features 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths, offering tremendous flexibility for an investor seeking strong rental potential or an owner-occupant looking to offset housing costs with income from the leased first-floor. The generous bedroom count and functional layout make this property particularly appealing in the Tufts area. All this walking distance to the new green line or Davis Sq T, Cummings Center a short drive to Assembly Row or Rt 93 for easy access to airport. Open House Fri 12-1:30pm, Sat 11-12:30pm, Sun 1-2:30pm.

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Property Overview

Property Type

Multi Family

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1910

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Living Area

2,900 sq ft

Total Rooms

Stories

Levels

Open House Schedule

Jun

Sunday, June 28

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT

Jun

Saturday, June 27

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Jun

Friday, June 26

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income

Style Multi Family

Year Built 1910

Living Area 2,900 sq ft

Lot Size 0.08 acres

Bedrooms 8

Full Baths 3

Total Rooms 12

Interior

Heating None

Cooling None

Flooring None

Appliances None

Fireplace None

Basement Full, Walk-out Access

Laundry None

Features None

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture None

Roof None

Features Garden

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Porch

Parking

Features Paved Drive

Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $13,855

Assessed Value $1,261,800

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Flooring:

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Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access

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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1910

Structure Type:

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Roof:

Foundation: Stone

Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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Cooling:

Hot Water: Natural Gas

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

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Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Garden

Patio & Porch: Porch

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Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4

Parking Features: Paved Drive

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Tufts University

185 Powder House Blvd, Somerville MA 02144

Somerville, MA 02144

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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

Elementary Schools

3 schools

International School of Boston

0.4 mi

Grades PK-K

Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.

0.4 mi

Grades 01-12

Tufts Educational Day Care Center

0.5 mi

Grades PK-K

Middle Schools

3 schools

A+

Gibbs School

1.0 mi | #31 of 352 | Score: 60.0

Improved 8 spots from last year

+1.8 above state avg

529 students Diverse

Strong Attendance

Grades 06

Rindge Avenue Upper School

1.0 mi | #67 of 352 | Score: 54.3

Dropped 2 spots from last year

-3.9 below state avg

292 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-08

B+

Madeleine Dugger Andrews Middle School

1.5 mi | #128 of 352 | Score: 46.6

Improved 32 spots from last year

-11.6 below state avg

435 students Diverse

Rising School

Grades 06-08

High Schools

3 schools

Curtis-Tufts School

1.1 mi

11 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 09-12

Arlington Catholic High School

1.4 mi

17 sports • 1,412 athletes

Strong Athletics

Grades 09-12

A-

Medford High School

1.6 mi | #94 of 346 | Score: 60.6

Improved 24 spots from last year

+2.3 above state avg

1,195 students Diverse

19 sports • 1,212 athletes

Strong AP Program Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum

Grades PK-12

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Listed for Sale

Jun 25, 2026

$1,395,000

Original listing

Agent: Marjie and Phil Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
06/25/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$1,395,000	-	-	Original listing

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Date	Event	Price	Change
Jun 25, 2026	New Listing Added	$1,395,000	—

Market Statistics

Time on Market

7 hours 48 minutes

Price per Sq Ft

$481

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2026	$13,855	$1,261,800

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Annual Property Tax

$13,855

Tax Year 2026

Assessed Value

$1,261,800

Listing Information

Listing Agent Marjie and Phil

Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Agent MLS ID TEAM0449

Office MLS ID AN6101

Listing Data Updated Jun 25, 2026 5:25 PM 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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