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49-55 Davis Square, Somerville MA 02144

Somerville, MA 02144
$12,000,000
Est. $71,750/month
36,400
Sq Ft
$330
Price/Sq Ft
0.32
Acres
1914
Year Built
6 hours 32 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed Jul 8, 2026 • MLS# 73546206 Copied! • Updated Jul 8, 2026

About this home

Rare Portfolio Offering: 49–55 Davis Square is part of a three-building portfolio for sale, which also includes 202–218 Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington and 36 College Avenue in Somerville. A landmark in the heart of Davis Square, the iconic Somerville Theatre building offers approximately 47,566 +/- SF of mixed-use space with a rich history dating back to 1914. Anchored by the renowned Somerville Theatre and the restored Crystal Ballroom, the property is a premier entertainment destination featuring a 900-seat theater, a 500-capacity live event venue, a long-term restaurant tenant, and a fully leased, recently renovated 7,500 SF office suite. Meticulously preserved and modernized over four decades of ownership, this rare investment opportunity combines historic character, significant capital improvements, diversified income streams, and an irreplaceable presence in one of Greater Boston's most vibrant commercial districts. PLEASE SEE FIRM REMARKS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Property History

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Listed for Sale
Jul 8, 2026
$12,000,000
Original listing
Agent: Carl Christie Office: Carl Christie

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $130,457

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$130,457
Tax Year 2026

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Commercial Sale
Year Built 1914
Living Area 36,400 sq ft
Lot Size 0.32 acres
Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry None
Features None
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None

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Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
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Financial

Annual Tax $130,457
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Documents None
County Middlesex

Property Overview

Listing Type
Commercial Sale
Year Built
1914
Living Area
36,400 sq ft

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

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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
0.6 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
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
Arthur D Healey School
1.4 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
1.7 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
1.9 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
2.0 mi | #245 of 352 | Score: 37.0
Improved 6 spots from last year
-21.2 below state avg
747 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
Tufts Educational Day Care Center
0.2 mi
Grades PK-K
A+
Benjamin G Brown School
0.5 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
Capuano Early Childhood Center
2.1 mi
250 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-01
M

Middle Schools

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

High Schools

2 schools
F
Full Circle High School
1.6 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
1.6 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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49-55 Davis Square, Somerville MA 02144

Somerville, MA 02144

Listing Information

Listing Agent Carl Christie
Listing Office Carl Christie
Office Phone 617-942-1137
Agent MLS ID CN238517
Office MLS ID AN6071
Listing Data Updated Jul 8, 2026 7:11 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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