17 Powder House Terrace # 17, Somerville MA 02144

Somerville, MA 02144 • Davis Square
$500,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,767
Sq Ft
$283
Price/Sq Ft
0.12
Acres
1900
Year Built
Condominium
Type
30
Days on Market
Sold Listed Mar 5, 2010 • MLS# 71042097 Copied! • Updated May 2, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $538,900
Final Sale Price: $500,000
Difference: $38,900 (-7.2%)
Performance Metrics
92.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
30
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $305
Sale $/sq ft: $283
This property sold for $283 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 7.2% below the original asking price.

The property spent 30 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 24 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$283/sq ft
Area Median
$622/sq ft
Difference
54.5%

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

About this home

New Condo Conversion - Tucked away up on a hill across Park in Davis Sq, impressive historic condo w/ majestic front porch and entrance. Feels like a single! Generous living and dining rooms filled with period details. Sitting room off grand foyer w/ french doors . 2 good-sized BR /1 BA on 1st fl and Master suite on 2nd fl. w/ glass door to private deck. Kitchen awaits your personal touch. Baths renovated. Excl use of front porch + shared rear yard. Ample parking on street. Wonderful site & home

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Property History

Market Insights

61.5%
Price Range
31
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73529573
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jul 24, 2026
$1,300,000
MLS #73529573
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Sold
Jun 4, 2010
$500,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 31
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Listed for Sale
Mar 5, 2010
$509,000
Original listing
Agent: Sandrine Deschaux Office: RE/MAX Destiny

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
10 $9,188 $747,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$9,188
Tax Year 10
HOA Fee
$260
Per month
Assessed Value
$747,000

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1900
Living Area 1,767 sq ft
Lot Size 0.12 acres
Stories 2
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Steam, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Other, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace Dining Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry In Basement
Features Sitting Room, Foyer, Office

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Balcony / Deck, Porch, Storage, Fenced Yard, Deck - Wood
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch, Deck - Wood
Features On Street
Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $9,188
Assessed Value $747,000

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $260
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Pets Yes
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Condo Conversion In Process. A Few Broken Sashes At Wdws.
Exclusions None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["2/3 Family"]
Unit/Building 17
Sq Ft Source Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures Does not include front covered porch 33x8
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 31 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,767 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Stories
2
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Other, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Sitting Room, Foyer, Office
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Effective Year (Renovated): 2010
Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam, Oil
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Porch, Storage, Fenced Yard, Deck - Wood
Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck - Wood
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Dining Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Public School, T-Station, University
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
0.7 mi | #49 of 352 | Score: 57.2
Improved 6 spots from last year
-1 below state avg
474 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
St. Theresa of the Child Jesus School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
Arthur D Healey School
1.1 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
B+
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
1.7 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
C-
Winter Hill Community School
1.7 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
C+
East Somerville Community School
1.8 mi | #244 of 352 | Score: 36.9
Improved 7 spots from last year
-21.3 below state avg
743 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
A+
Benjamin G Brown School
0.2 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
0.4 mi
Grades PK-K
Capuano Early Childhood Center
1.9 mi
240 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-01
M

Middle Schools

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

High Schools

2 schools
F
Full Circle High School
1.4 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
1.4 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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Neighborhood

Davis Square

17 Powder House Terrace # 17, Somerville MA 02144

Somerville, MA 02144

Listing Information

Listing Agent Sandrine Deschaux
Listing Office RE/MAX Destiny
Office Phone 617-576-3800
Agent MLS ID BB804351
Office MLS ID BB9927
Listing Data Updated May 2, 2025 12:14 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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