22-24 Fountain Avenue, Somerville MA 02145
Somerville, MA 02145 • East Somerville
$575,000
Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$369,000
Final Sale Price:
$575,000
Difference:
+$206,000 (+55.8%)
Performance Metrics
155.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
16
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$253
Sale $/sq ft:
$395
This property sold for $395 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 55.8% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 16 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$395/sq ft
Area Median
$500/sq ft
Difference
21.0%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
About this home
Great opportunity for developers, investors, and anyone looking for a fixer-upper in soaring East Somerville! Late 1800’s 2-family with a fenced-in yard and curb cut. Both units have 4 rooms and 2 bedrooms and the property will be delivered vacant at closing. There are 2 electrical panels with circuit breakers. Asphalt shingle roof was replaced in 2010. RB District zoning. The property is close to the fabulous Assembly Row, the Sullivan Square MBTA station, and gourmet dining at Sarma, La Brasa, and Vinnys! Open houses Friday 3 to 4pm, Saturday 12 to 1:30pm, Sunday 2:30 to 4pm, Monday 3 to 4pm and Tuesday 1 to 2pm. Offers, if any, are due Wednesday, June 21st at 10am and please email them.
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Property History
Market Insights
77.9%
Price Range
17
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73560985
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Aug 8, 2026
$1,800,000
MLS #73560985 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #72279643
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Apr 25, 2018
$720,000
MLS #72279643
Sold
Sep 6, 2017
$575,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 17
Listed for Sale
Jun 14, 2017
$398,000
Original listing
Agent: Lisa Drapkin
Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/08/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $1,800,000 | - | - | MLS #73560985 - Active |
| 04/25/2018 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $720,000 | - | - | MLS #72279643 |
| 09/06/2017 | ✓ Sold | $575,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 06/14/2017 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $398,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $4,188 | $358,900 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$4,188
Tax Year 2017
Assessed Value
$358,900
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Income
Style
Multi Family
Year Built
1890
Living Area
1,456 sq ft
Lot Size
0.07 acres
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Total Rooms
8
Investment Metrics
Units
2
Unit 1 Rent
— · N
Unit 2 Rent
— · N
Interior
Heating
None
Cooling
None
Flooring
Varies
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Basement
Full
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
None
Roof
Shingle
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch
Porch
Parking
Features
Off Street, Unpaved
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers, 60 Amps/less
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Gas Oven
Financial
Annual Tax
$4,188
Assessed Value
$358,900
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
This Is An Estate Sale And It Is Subject To The Seller Obtaining A License To Sell.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
brown
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
17 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Multi Family
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,456 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Stories
2
Levels
2
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Varies
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Full
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1890
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stone
Stories:
2
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Natural Gas, Tank
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Porch
Fencing:
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Off Street, Unpaved
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
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
0.6 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
1.0 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
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
A
John F Kennedy School
1.5 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
1.6 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
2.2 mi
Grades PK-K
Middle Schools
1 school
Next Wave Junior High School
0.4 mi
16 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
High Schools
2 schools
F
Full Circle High School
0.4 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
0.4 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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Neighborhood
East Somerville
22-24 Fountain Avenue, Somerville MA 02145
Somerville, MA 02145
Listing Information
Agent MLS ID
BB904254
Office MLS ID
BB2438
Listing Data Updated
Sep 6, 2017 5:47 PM EDT
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