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221 Highland Ave # 1, Somerville MA 02143

Somerville, MA 02143 • Central Hill
$720,000
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,215
Sq Ft
$593
Price/Sq Ft
1910
Year Built
1
Parking
82
Days on Market
Closed Listed Mar 7, 2023 • MLS# 73084976 Copied! • Updated Jun 16, 2023

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $699,000
Final Sale Price: $720,000
Difference: +$21,000 (+3.0%)
Performance Metrics
103.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
82
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $575
Sale $/sq ft: $593
This property sold for $593 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.0% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

The property spent 82 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

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

This Property
$593/sq ft
Area Average
$288/sq ft
Difference
+106.2%

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

About this home

This thoughtfully, redesigned 2-level, 1st flr unit (2019) has 6 rooms/2 beds/2 full baths. The main flr has a living room w/ bay windows and is off an open plan foyer, as is the primary bdrm & full bath. The open foyer leads to a nicely sized eat-in kitchen. The layout makes for pleasurable cooking w/ its SS appliances, quartz countertops, & dining area. The kitchen conveniently opens to a deck & shared yard—lovely for outdoor dining. This floor is completed w/ an office nook by the French doors to the deck. The stairs off the kitchen/dining area lead down to 315sf of finished space with a 2nd bedroom, full bath, & laundry, There is a window in the below grade space that allows natural light to come in, an egress window, & full-size door to the yard. The unit has 1 unobstructed pkg spot & is .2 miles/4 blocks to the Magoon Sq. GreenLine Station & .6 miles to Porter Sq. shopping/the RedLine/commuter rail. Walk Score® of 93. By car convenient to Rts 16,2,60,93,28,38 & Logan.

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Property History

Market Insights

45.9%
Price Range
35
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73485031
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Apr 16, 2026
$850,000
MLS #73485031
Sold
Jun 15, 2023
$720,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 35
🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 7, 2023
$735,000
Original listing
Agent: Team Jen & Lynn Office: Thalia Tringo & Associates Real Estate, Inc.
Previous Transaction - MLS #72243534
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Dec 14, 2017
$460,000
MLS #72243534

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $7,177 $694,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,177
Tax Year 2023
HOA Fee
$133
Monthly
Assessed Value
$694,100

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1910
Living Area 1,215 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry In Basement, In Unit
Features Closet, Study, Foyer

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Balcony / Deck, Deck, Fenced Yard, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Deck
Features Off Street, Assigned
Total Spaces 1
Electric Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $7,177
Assessed Value $694,100

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $133 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 2
Pets Yes
Seller Disclosures Seller Does Not Want To Review Offers W/ Escalation Clauses. Coo In Hand Incl Bsmt Sq. Footage. Public Record Currently Shows1 Bd/2 Ba; Will Be Updated To 2bd/2ba Dec 23 According To Assessors Office.see Attachments On Mls Re: Recent Repairs.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["2\/3 Family"]
Unit/Building 1
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures CoO in hand. City will update public record Dec 23.
Documents Master Deed, Rules & Regs, Master Plan, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements (5)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 35 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1910
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,215 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
2
Entry Level
1

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
7.25 x 5.75
Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Kitchen
21 x 9.083333333
Flooring - Wood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Stainless Steel Appliances
Living Room
13 x 17.583333333
Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Master Bedroom
13.416666666 x 10.416666666
Ceiling Fan(s), Closet

Basement Floor

Bathroom2
8 x 6.333333333
Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bedroom2
12.166666666 x 10.166666666
Closet, Flooring - Wood

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Closet, Study, Foyer
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Basement, In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1910
Effective Year (Renovated): 2012
Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Assigned
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
0.2 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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Neighborhood

Central Hill

221 Highland Ave # 1, Somerville MA 02143

Somerville, MA 02143

Listing Information

Listing Agent Team Jen & Lynn
Listing Office Thalia Tringo & Associates Real Estate, Inc.
Office Phone 617-616-5091
Agent MLS ID TM312025
Office MLS ID AC1102
Listing Data Updated Jun 16, 2023 12:51 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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