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5 Essex St, Somerville MA 02145

Somerville, MA 02145
$1,188,000
Est. $7,149/month
6
Beds
4
Baths
2,665
Sq Ft
$446
Price/Sq Ft
0.07
Acres
1900
Year Built
6 hours 29 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed May 27, 2026 • MLS# 73525367 Copied!

About this home

A rare Somerville two-family on a quiet street in the heart of Gilman Square and at a price point that works for value-add buyers and owner-occupants alike. The 1st floor offers true flexibility: configure it as a 1 bed/1 bath or expand to 2 bed/1 bath with the existing pocket doors. Upstairs, you’ll find a spacious 4 bed/2 bath unit with both bathrooms completely gut renovated in 2015. Super tall ceilings and great width throughout give both units an airy, oversized feel that tenants notice immediately. A double-wide curb cut with three-car off-street parking and a private backyard round out the package. The systems are solid too: Harvey vinyl windows from 2017, significant electrical work completed in 2025, washer 2019, and dryer 2025 mean many of the big-ticket items are behind you. One block to the Gilman Square Green Line station, and steps to the Community Path bike trail, Sarma, Winter Hill Brewing Co, and much more. Opportunities like this don't come around often!

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Property Overview

Property Type
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
4
Living Area
2,665 sq ft
Total Rooms
11
Stories
3
Levels
3

Open House Schedule

30
May
Saturday, May 30
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
28
May
Thursday, May 28
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT
31
May
Sunday, May 31
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year Built 1900
Living Area 2,665 sq ft
Lot Size 0.07 acres
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 4
Total Rooms 11

Interior

Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Unfinished
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

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

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 3

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $11,299
Assessed Value $1,035,700

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances:
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Basement: Unfinished
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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Structure Type:
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Roof:
Foundation: Stone
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
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Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
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Lot Features: Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

5 Essex St, Somerville MA 02145

Somerville, MA 02145

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

3 schools
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
C+
Arthur D Healey School
0.6 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
St. Theresa of the Child Jesus School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
Next Wave Junior High School
0.2 mi
16 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
1.3 mi | #214 of 352 | Score: 39.8
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-18.4 below state avg
301 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B-
John J. McGlynn Middle School
1.3 mi | #206 of 352 | Score: 40.2
Improved 30 spots from last year
-18.1 below state avg
464 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
F
Full Circle High School
0.2 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
0.2 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
Curtis-Tufts School
1.0 mi
11 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
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Property Tax $942
Homeowners Insurance $200
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Payment Over Time

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Year 1
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Year 15
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Year 30
95% Principal
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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
May 27, 2026
$1,188,000
Original listing
Agent: Sage Jankowitz Office: Cambridge Sage Inc.

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 27, 2026 New Listing Added $1,188,000

Market Statistics

Time on Market
6 hours 29 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$446

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $11,299 $1,035,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$11,299
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$1,035,700

Listing Information

Listing Agent Sage Jankowitz
Listing Office Cambridge Sage Inc.
Agent MLS ID CN231626
Office MLS ID AN8801
Listing Data Updated May 27, 2026 6:32 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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