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53 Franklin St, Somerville MA 02145

Somerville, MA 02145
$712,500
Est. $4,362/month
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,262
Sq Ft
$565
Price/Sq Ft
0.05
Acres
1890
Year Built
28
Days on Market
Closed Listed Aug 12, 2021 • MLS# 72880250 Copied!

About this home

Historic 1890 cottage in the East Somerville neighborhood. Tall ceilings, excellent natural light, single family attached, finished basement w/extra 652 sq. ft. in-law apartment, beautiful flow throughout. Short walk to variety of restaurants, dine your way through the cultures of Somerville! Walk to East Somerville Green Line Station or Nearby Sullivan Sq with access to Orange Line and many parks and playgrounds, schools, easy access to 93 and Boston, close to Assembly Square and Mystic River for family walks, boating, and fishing. New water heater (2010), exterior siding and insulation (2006), and partial roof (2009 & 2014). Convenient to grocery stores. Large kitchen opens onto the covered back deck that is perfect for those summer barbecues, or glass of vine on a rainy day with friends. Three bedrooms upstairs, with bathrooms on each floor, laundry on the main floor. Keep your puppy inside the fenced in yard. Better than a condo. Come make this house a home!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner RITTNER MAXWELL
Mailing Address 53 ALBAN ST, BOSTON, MA, 02124

Land Use

Use Code 1010
Description N/A
Zoning NR
Style Cottage Bungalow

Tax Information

Assessed Value $700,300
Tax Rate $10.52 per $1,000
Base Tax $7,367
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($95)
Estimated Annual Tax $7,462

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2025 $337,400 $361,700 $700,300

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Oct 18, 2021 $712,500 78934/0448

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Apr 27, 2022 Building Permit
Residential Repair
Full Roof Replacement - Installation of 11 square(s) (main roof - 7sq + mansard roof - 4sq) of Architectural Shingles / Roof Replacement -…
By Heladio Salgado
#10101545
Open $380
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_exact (95.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,262 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $759,000
Final Sale Price: $712,500
Difference: $46,500 (-6.1%)
Performance Metrics
93.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
28
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $601
Sale $/sq ft: $565
This property sold for $565 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 6.1% below the original asking price.

With only 28 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1890
Living Area 1,262 sq ft
Lot Size 0.05 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Carpet, Flooring - Vinyl
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Finished
Laundry Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, First Floor
Features Closet, Bonus Room, Kitchen

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cottage
Roof Shingle
Features Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $6,705
Assessed Value $658,000

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Flooring - Vinyl
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Closet, Bonus Room, Kitchen
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Finished
Laundry: Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, First Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cottage
Year Built: 1890
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Location

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Neighborhood

53 Franklin 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

9 schools
C+
East Somerville Community School
0.2 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
0.3 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
B+
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
0.8 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+
Arthur D Healey School
1.1 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
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
A
John F Kennedy School
1.6 mi | #50 of 352 | Score: 56.7
Improved 5 spots from last year
-1.5 below state avg
439 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
Capuano Early Childhood Center
0.1 mi
250 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-01
A+
Benjamin G Brown School
1.8 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
2.3 mi
Grades PK-K
M

Middle Schools

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

High Schools

2 schools
F
Full Circle High School
0.6 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
0.6 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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Property History

Market Insights

99.3%
Price Range
81
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73531492
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Currently Listed
Jun 8, 2026
$5,200
MLS #73531492 - Active
Sold
Oct 18, 2021
$712,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 81
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Listed for Sale
Aug 12, 2021
$729,000
Original listing
Agent: KatyaPitts &Team Office: Leading Edge Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 8, 2026 Sold $5,200
Aug 12, 2021 New Listing Added $729,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
28 days
Price per Sq Ft
$565

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2021 $6,705 $658,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,705
Tax Year 2021
Assessed Value
$658,000

Listing Information

Listing Office Leading Edge Real Estate
Agent MLS ID TM342410
Office MLS ID AN4643
Listing Data Updated Oct 19, 2021 12:44 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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