FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Marble, Remodeled
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21 School St # 1L, Somerville MA 02143
Somerville, MA 02143 • Union Square
$670,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$679,000
Final Sale Price:
$670,000
Difference:
$9,000 (-1.3%)
Performance Metrics
98.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
22
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$647
Sale $/sq ft:
$638
This property sold for $638 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 1.3% below the original asking price.
With only 22 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$638/sq ft
Area Median
$638/sq ft
Difference
+0.0%
This property sold slightly above the area median for similar homes.
About this home
UNION SQUARE. A blend of old world charm w/ tasteful renovations. Open spacious floor plan offers high ceilings-almost 10' in most rooms! Bow window area for bonus space in living room & Master Bedroom. Over-sized living room with many windows offers flexibility for your daily use. Granite & stainless kitchen w/light oak cabinets & tall storage closet plus unique upper window for extra light. Adjacent dining room with access to study w/closet & door to expansive private porch overlooking city owned gardens plus yard for outdoor grilling. Conveniently placed in-unit stack washer/dryer plus bonus full-size laundry in large basement storage room. Cedar lined closets in bedrooms. Updated bathroom w/marble floor & extra storage. Wonderful East-West light exposures. Direct access to large unfinished basement with huge private storage room & multiple shelving units. Basement has door to back yard w/easy access for bikes & storage. Superior location- close to many conveniences. A-MUST-SEE
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Property History
Market Insights
14.2%
Price Range
23
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73562948
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Aug 12, 2026
$774,900
MLS #73562948 - Active
Sold
Aug 29, 2019
$670,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 23
Listed for Sale
Jul 10, 2019
$665,000
Original listing
Agent: Sara Rosenfeld
Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/12/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $774,900 | - | - | MLS #73562948 - Active |
| 08/29/2019 | ✓ Sold | $670,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 07/10/2019 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $665,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $5,063 | $470,500 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$5,063
Tax Year 2019
HOA Fee
$284
Monthly
Assessed Value
$470,500
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1870
Living Area
1,050 sq ft
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
6
Interior
Heating
Baseboard, Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Marble, Engineered Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Washer
Fireplace
None
Basement
Y
Laundry
Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Laundry Closet, First Floor, In Unit, Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
Storage, Closet, Recessed Lighting, Study, Internet Available - Broadband
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Other (see Remarks)
Roof
Rubber, Other
Features
Balcony / Deck, Porch, Garden, Screens, Rain Gutters
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch
Parking
Features
On Street
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Gas Dryer, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$5,063
Assessed Value
$470,500
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$284 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Reserve Funds
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
4
Pets
Yes
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Roof Under Evaluation Replacement W/estimate-seller Will Offer Roof Credit-see Agent. Included In Sale: 2 Sets Of Washer/driers, 3 Window Acs, Shelves In Storage Room; Taxes Do Not Incl. The Res. Exemption & Cpa (community Preservation Act) Tax. Disconnected Old Alarm System -sellers Never Used It.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Unit/Building
1L
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures
does not include large storage/laundry room in basement and rear porch
Documents
Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements, Certificate Of Insurance (6)
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
23 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1870
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,050 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
1
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Dimensions14 x 8
FeaturesFlooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Sconce
LevelFirst
Dimensions12 x 11
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Open Floorplan, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer Hookup, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead
LevelFirst
Dimensions12 x 10
FeaturesCedar Closet(s), Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting
LevelFirst
Dimensions18 x 19
FeaturesCeiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
LevelFirst
Dimensions14 x 13
FeaturesCedar Closet(s), Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce
LevelFirst
FeaturesNo
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:
Wood, Tile, Marble, Engineered Hardwood
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer
Interior Features:
Storage, Closet, Recessed Lighting, Study, Internet Available - Broadband
Windows:
Insulated Windows, Screens
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Laundry Closet, First Floor, In Unit, Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Other (See Remarks)
Year Built:
1870
Effective Year (Renovated):
1998
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Rubber, Other
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard, Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Balcony / Deck, Porch, Garden, Screens, Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch:
Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
On Street
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
B+
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
0.3 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
St. Theresa of the Child Jesus School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
East Somerville Community School
0.7 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
0.8 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
A
John F Kennedy School
0.9 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
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
Capuano Early Childhood Center
0.7 mi
250 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-01
A+
Benjamin G Brown School
1.2 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
1.7 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
Union Square
21 School St # 1L, Somerville MA 02143
Somerville, MA 02143
Listing Information
Listing Office
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge
Office Phone
617-864-4430
Agent MLS ID
BB980979
Office MLS ID
BB2438
Listing Data Updated
Aug 29, 2019 4:31 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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