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197 Washington Street # 407, Somerville MA 02143

Somerville, MA 02143
$600,000
Est. $4,060/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
658
Sq Ft
$912
Price/Sq Ft
2016
Year Built
5
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 13, 2018 • MLS# 72395260 Copied!

About this home

Luxury Living in Booming Union Square. Unparalleled views of Boston make this top floor chic one bedroom one of the best in the building with south/west exposure. Enter into an open floor plan with wide-plank floors and soaring ceilings & flr to ceiling windows. Entertain in style in this fully applianced top of the line kitchen. Plenty of storage space, in-unit W/D, huge walk-in closet in BR, and superb tiled bath. Everything was thought of including Navien hot water, Nest thermostat & AC. Built in 2016 this is your chance to buy the only 1BR resale in the complex. Walk downstairs to the NU Café, destination restaurants, the farmer's market, and watch the Green line come to life. Building amenities are quite luxurious with a well-appointed gym on the 1st flr and an incredible rooftop solar lounge and deck. 2 pets allowed per unit less than 75lbs combined. No Smoking in Bldg or on Premise. Not to be missed, this will not last long. Oh - and a great parking space too!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner TAM HANNAH
Mailing Address 197 WASHINGTON ST 310, SOMERVILLE, MA, 02143

Land Use

Use Code 1020
Description N/A
Zoning MR4
Style Low rise

Tax Information

Assessed Value $860,000
Tax Rate $10.52 per $1,000
Base Tax $9,047
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($120)
Estimated Annual Tax $9,167

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2025 $0 $860,000 $860,000

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Aug 28, 2023 $865,000 81933/0022
May 18, 2023 $980,000 81549/0148
Jan 20, 2023 $100 81180/0273
Dec 6, 2022 $10 81024/0577
Jun 23, 2022 $100 80320/0389
Mar 8, 2022 $875,000 79789/0410
Dec 20, 2021 $950,800 79381/0244
Jul 23, 2021 $961,000 78309/0425
Mar 12, 2021 $10 77205/0377
Dec 11, 2020 $615,000 76404/0532

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Feb 27, 2026 Gas Fitting
Residential - Existing
Reconnect Gas
#53031181
Open $60
Apr 15, 2025 Certificate of Inspection
Restaurants, bar, theaters
Certificate of Inspection - 304 Nu Kitchen
#51464220
Open $154
Dec 26, 2024 Certificate of Inspection
Restaurants, bar, theaters
Certificate of Inspection - 304 Nu Kitchen
#14020863
Open $154
Jan 2, 2023 Certificate of Inspection
Restaurants, bar, theaters
Certificate of Inspection - 304 Nu Kitchen
#10998732
Open $154
Dec 20, 2021 Certificate of Inspection
Restaurants, bar, theaters
Certificate of Inspection - 304 Nu Cafe
#9470119
Open $154
Jan 28, 2021 Certificate of Inspection
Restaurants, bar, theaters
Certificate of Inspection - 304 Nu Cafe
#7802309
Open
Jan 1, 2020 Certificate of Inspection
Restaurants, bar, theaters
Certificate of Inspection - 304 Nu Cafe
#6705337
Closed $154
Mar 13, 2019 Certificate of Occupancy
Commercial
Fit up existing space into a barbershop
#4988258
Open $195
Nov 28, 2018 Electrical Permit
Commercial
Low Voltage Central Vacuum System in New Barbershop
By Antonio Bairos
#4737979
Closed $90
Nov 19, 2018 Electrical Permit
Commercial
New Tenant Space
By Antonio Bairos
#4725004
Closed $180
Oct 29, 2018 Certificate of Inspection
Restaurants, bar, theaters
Certificate of Inspection JUICE BAR AND CAFE 54 SEATS
#4694916
Closed $154
Sep 30, 2018 Plumbing Permit
Commercial - Existing
waste and venting, hot and cold water
#4664769
Closed $150
Sep 24, 2018 Building Permit
Commercial Alteration
Fitting up existing commercial space into a barbershop. 193 Washington St
By Jamison Van Dyke
#4598934
Closed $2,100
Sep 20, 2018 Electrical Permit
Commercial
New Tenant Space
By Antonio Bairos
#4622606
Closed $363
Jun 3, 2018 Plumbing Permit
Commercial - Existing
INSTALL BACKFLOW ON COMMERCIAL DISHWASHER
#4427972
Open $60
Dec 11, 2017 Certificate of Inspection
Restaurants, bar, theaters
Certificate of inspection
#3739750
Closed $154
Nov 29, 2016 Certificate of Inspection
Restaurants, bar, theaters
Certificate of Inspection
#3388095
Closed
Nov 28, 2016 Certificate of Occupancy
Commercial
Certificate of Occupancy for Cafe and Juice Bar 54 Seats
#3377924
Closed $195
Nov 20, 2016 Building Permit
Commercial Alteration
Restaurant ID sign at storefront NU CAFE 86.0 x 31.0
By Mary Finigan
#3135306
Open $411
Aug 8, 2016 Electrical Permit
Commercial
New Security System (State Site Has Licenses Current)
By BRIAN PRUDHOMME
#3081207
Closed $125
Jul 31, 2016 Sheet Metal Permit
Commercial
Ducted Heat Pumps install
By Jeff Gervais
#3065317
Open $950
Jul 6, 2016 Certificate of Inspection
Residential
Certificate of inspection PAID WITH C OF O
#2659987
Open
Jul 4, 2016 Electrical Permit
Commercial
Ethernet & Speaker wiring & Temp Control Wiring
By Jason Dysart
#3039418
Closed $156
Jul 4, 2016 Electrical Permit
Commercial
New Electrical Service and Electrical fit up of cafe.
By Jason Dysart
#3033880
Closed $604
May 31, 2016 Plumbing Permit
Commercial - Existing
Furnish and install a backflow preventer and hot water heater
#2920339
Open $60
May 25, 2016 Plumbing Permit
Commercial - New
New construction - Adding a Cafe Restaurant to building.
#2854302
Open $335
May 18, 2016 Building Permit
Commercial Alteration
Fit up existing shell at 197 Washington Street to accommodate Nu Cafe, a fast-casual cafe offering paninis, smoothies, coffee, etc.
By Jared Van Dyke
#2770236
Closed $7,773
May 1, 2016 Certificate of Occupancy
Residential
Certificate of occupancy for 30 residential condominiums and 2 commercial space
#2758454
Closed $3,900
Feb 22, 2016 Gas Fitting
Commercial - New
new gas on a new building
#2657247
Closed $1,070
Feb 7, 2016 Electrical Permit
Commercial
Low Voltage wiring. We will run 2 coax RG-6 lines
By John Silvia
#2525162
Closed $90
Feb 2, 2016 Electrical Permit
Commercial
INSTALL ONE ADDITIONAL 200 AMP 480 VOLT 3 PHASE WP DISCONNECT SUPPLIED FROM TTHE TEMP GENERATOR TO SUPPLY TWO ADDITIONAL 50 KW TEMP HEATERS…
By Pro Electric
#2626308
Closed $120
Dec 20, 2015 Electrical Permit
Commercial
Connect six temporary 460 volt electric heaters to a temporary stand alone generator
By Pro Electric
#2524617
Closed $550
Nov 22, 2015 Electrical Permit
Residential
low voltage wiring
By Mark Christian
#2486411
Closed $82
Oct 12, 2015 Sheet Metal Permit
Residential
hvac ductwork
By Kenneth Nickerson
#2428546
Open $6,517
May 31, 2015 Plumbing Permit
Residential - New
Plumbing for a multi residential building
#2166235
Open $1,970
Apr 29, 2015 Electrical Permit
Commercial
400 amp 3 phase temporary service
By Pro Electric
#2149595
Closed $145
Apr 29, 2015 Electrical Permit
Residential
construction of new 30 unit residential building with interior parking garage
By Pro Electric
#2141266
Closed $8,256
Feb 18, 2015 Building Permit
Residential New Construction
the construction of a new 5 story building containing 30 residential units and ground floor lobbywith ground floor tenant spaces
By Andrew Baker
#1923483
Closed $137,575
Dec 17, 2014 Electrical Permit
Commercial
Installation of Fire Alarm devices in temporary office area, connected to existing fire alarm panel.- 181 WASHIGNTON ST 3 smoke det, 3…
By Pro Electric
#2013431
Closed $150
Nov 25, 2014 Demolition Permit
Commercial Structures
Demoliton of existing funeral home and site utilities
By Andrew Baker
#1835537
Closed $1,476
Nov 20, 2014 Building Permit
Commercial Other
Construction of retaining walls at the rear of the property
By Andrew Baker
#1859557
Closed $8,400
Data: City of Somerville Open Data (data.somervillema.gov)

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
Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
2016
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
658 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
4

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $585,000
Final Sale Price: $600,000
Difference: +$15,000 (+2.6%)
Performance Metrics
102.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
5
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $889
Sale $/sq ft: $912
This property sold for $912 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.6% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 5 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 25 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$912/sq ft
Area Average
$291/sq ft
Difference
+213.7%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 2016
Living Area 658 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas, Individual
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Disposal, Microwave, Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Washer, Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Deck - Roof, City View(s), Professional Landscaping
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof

Parking

Features Deeded
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection

Financial

Annual Tax $5,421
Assessed Value $479,300

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Disposal, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: N
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Unit
Security: Intercom, TV Monitor

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 2016
Structure Type: Mid-Rise, Loft
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Individual
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, City View(s), Professional Landscaping
Patio & Porch: Deck - Roof
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Deeded

Special Features

View: Yes
View Type: City
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access

Location

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Neighborhood

197 Washington Street # 407, Somerville MA 02143

Somerville, MA 02143

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
B+
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
0.4 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+
East Somerville Community School
0.5 mi | #245 of 352 | Score: 37.0
Improved 6 spots from last year
-21.2 below state avg
747 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
C-
Winter Hill Community School
0.6 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
St. Theresa of the Child Jesus School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
Arthur D Healey School
1.2 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
A
John F Kennedy School
1.4 mi | #50 of 352 | Score: 56.7
Improved 5 spots from last year
-1.5 below state avg
439 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
Capuano Early Childhood Center
0.3 mi
250 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-01
A+
Benjamin G Brown School
1.7 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
2.2 mi
Grades PK-K
M

Middle Schools

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

High Schools

2 schools
F
Full Circle High School
0.5 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
0.5 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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Property History

Market Insights

99.4%
Price Range
6
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73527822
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Jun 1, 2026
$3,500
MLS #73527822 - Active
Sold
Oct 31, 2018
$600,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 6
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Listed for Sale
Sep 13, 2018
$585,000
Original listing
Agent: Terrie Hayden Office: RE/MAX Destiny
Previous Transaction - MLS #71985662
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
May 20, 2016
$527,500
MLS #71985662

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 1, 2026 Sold $3,500
Sep 13, 2018 New Listing Added $585,000
May 20, 2016 Sold $527,500

Market Statistics

Days on Market
5 days
Price per Sq Ft
$912

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2018 $5,421 $479,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,421
Tax Year 2018
HOA Fee
$374
Monthly
Assessed Value
$479,300

Listing Information

Agent MLS ID BB910902
Office MLS ID BB9927
Listing Data Updated Nov 1, 2018 7:28 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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