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221 Highland Avenue # 1, Somerville MA 02143

Somerville, MA 02143
$460,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
900
Sq Ft
$511
Price/Sq Ft
1910
Year Built
1
Parking
29
Days on Market
Closed Listed Oct 16, 2017 • MLS# 72243534 Copied! • Updated Dec 21, 2017

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $480,000
Final Sale Price: $460,000
Difference: $20,000 (-4.2%)
Performance Metrics
95.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
29
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $533
Sale $/sq ft: $511
This property sold for $511 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 4.2% below the original asking price.

With only 29 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 25 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$511/sq ft
Area Average
$288/sq ft
Difference
+77.7%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

About this home

Very spacious 1 bedroom first floor condo in a two-unit building. While the current layout is for a 1 bedroom. There are options to make it a 2 bedroom. Condo features include a sunny and spacious living room, breakfast nook, beautiful kitchen and modern bath. Enjoy hardwood floors throughout the condo, and modern tile in the bathroom. Condo also includes a 3-season bonus room and one off-street parking spot! Plenty of outdoor space to relax and unwind with a 175 sf personal deck and 100 sf shared deck with a fenced-in yard and gorgeous silver maple tree. A 300 sf deeded and partial-finished basement offers multiple possibilities. The main sewer drain was recently updated. 15 +/- walk to Davis Square, Porter Square, Union Square and Magoon Square. Blocks away from future Green Line Expansion. Beautiful cherry edge-grain wood counter top in the kitchen and modern tile and light fixtures in the bath. Opportunity for workshop, studio, or ample storage in basement.

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Property History

Market Insights

45.9%
Price Range
30
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73485031
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Apr 16, 2026
$850,000
MLS #73485031
Previous Transaction - MLS #73084976
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Jun 15, 2023
$720,000
MLS #73084976
Sold
Dec 14, 2017
$460,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 30
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Listed for Sale
Oct 16, 2017
$480,000
Original listing
Agent: Barbie Wallis Office: MLSMOVES

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2017 $4,312 $369,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,312
Tax Year 2017
HOA Fee
$133
Monthly
Assessed Value
$369,500

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1910
Living Area 900 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Central, Forced Air
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Hardwood, Engineered Hardwood
Appliances Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry Off-site
Features Sun Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio
Features Off Street, Assigned, Paved
Total Spaces 1
Electric 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $4,312
Assessed Value $369,500

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $133 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Pets Yes
Seller Disclosures Room Sizes Are Approximate.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["2\/3 Family"]
Unit/Building 1
Sq Ft Source Owner
Documents Rules & Regs, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements (3)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 30 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1910
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
900 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
Dining Room
11 x 9
Kitchen
25 x 7
Living Room
13 x 15
Master Bedroom
9 x 13

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Engineered Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Sun Room
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry: Off-Site
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1910
Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Forced Air
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio
Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Assigned, Paved
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
St. Theresa of the Child Jesus School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-08
A
John F Kennedy School
0.4 mi | #50 of 352 | Score: 56.7
Improved 5 spots from last year
-1.5 below state avg
439 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
C+
Arthur D Healey School
0.8 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
B+
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
0.9 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-
Winter Hill Community School
1.1 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+
East Somerville Community School
1.1 mi | #245 of 352 | Score: 37.0
Improved 6 spots from last year
-21.2 below state avg
747 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
A+
Benjamin G Brown School
0.6 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
1.1 mi
Grades PK-K
Capuano Early Childhood Center
1.2 mi
250 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-01
M

Middle Schools

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

High Schools

2 schools
F
Full Circle High School
0.7 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
0.7 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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221 Highland Avenue # 1, Somerville MA 02143

Somerville, MA 02143

Listing Information

Agent MLS ID C8001626
Office MLS ID AN2257
Listing Data Updated Dec 21, 2017 3:32 PM EST
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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