40 Highland Avenue # 2, Somerville MA 02143

Somerville, MA 02143
$278,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
968
Sq Ft
$287
Price/Sq Ft
0.17
Acres
1895
Year Built
Condominium
Type
197
Days on Market
Sold Listed May 23, 2006 • MLS# 70393197 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $319,900
Final Sale Price: $278,000
Difference: $41,900 (-13.1%)
Performance Metrics
86.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
197
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $330
Sale $/sq ft: $287
This property sold for $287 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 13.1% below the original asking price.

At 197 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 35 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$287/sq ft
Area Median
$574/sq ft
Difference
50.0%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

This lovely Victorian building is being completely renovated. All units at 40 Highland Avenue feature 1 bedrooms and 1 full bath; central air; in-unit washer/dryer; granite counters, stainless appliances, and maple cabinets in kitchens; marble baths; oak floors; new windows; porch; basement storage; and common yard with grill. Completion @October 2006. Bus stop next door to building. Walk to Union Sq. Across the street from the Central Branch of the Somerville Public Library. Pets OK

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Property History

Market Insights

56.9%
Price Range
198
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73585310
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Oct 1, 2026
$645,000
MLS #73585310 - Active
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Sold
Jan 31, 2007
$278,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 198
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Listed for Sale
May 23, 2006
$289,900
Original listing
Agent: Lenore E. Hill Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2005 $99,999,999 $999,999,999

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$99,999,999
Tax Year 2005
HOA Fee
$172
Per month
Assessed Value
$999,999,999

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1895
Living Area 968 sq ft
Lot Size 0.17 acres
Stories 1
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Central, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Slate
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven
Annual Tax $99,999,999
Assessed Value $999,999,999

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $172
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
Amenities Hot Water
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Low-Rise"]
Unit/Building 2
Sq Ft Source Unit Floor Plan
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 198 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1895
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
968 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
3

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry:
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1895
Effective Year (Renovated): 2005
Structure Type: Low-Rise
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Slate
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:
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
0.4 mi | #244 of 352 | Score: 36.9
Improved 7 spots from last year
-21.3 below state avg
743 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
C-
Winter Hill Community School
0.4 mi | #291 of 352 | Score: 32.3
Dropped 19 spots from last year
-25.9 below state avg
361 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
B+
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
0.5 mi | #137 of 352 | Score: 45.4
Improved 37 spots from last year
-12.8 below state avg
548 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
St. Theresa of the Child Jesus School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
Arthur D Healey School
0.8 mi | #237 of 352 | Score: 37.4
Improved 26 spots from last year
-20.8 below state avg
461 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
A
John F Kennedy School
1.1 mi | #49 of 352 | Score: 57.2
Improved 6 spots from last year
-1 below state avg
474 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
Capuano Early Childhood Center
0.5 mi
240 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-01
A+
Benjamin G Brown School
1.3 mi | #82 of 825 | Score: 60.2
Dropped 65 spots from last year
+2 above state avg
230 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
Tufts Educational Day Care Center
1.8 mi
Grades PK-K
M

Middle Schools

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

High Schools

2 schools
F
Full Circle High School
0.1 mi | #334 of 346 | Score: 23.6
Improved 32 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
60 students Diverse
Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
B+
Somerville High School
0.1 mi | #125 of 346 | Score: 58.3
Improved 117 spots from last year
+0.1 above state avg
1,367 students Diverse
17 sports • 1,566 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
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40 Highland Avenue # 2, Somerville MA 02143

Somerville, MA 02143

Listing Information

Listing Agent Lenore E. Hill
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge
Office Phone 617-864-4430
Agent MLS ID BB804196
Office MLS ID BB2438
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 12:16 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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