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245 Beacon # 2, Somerville MA 02143

Somerville, MA 02143
$765,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
942
Sq Ft
$812
Price/Sq Ft
1894
Year Built
1
Parking
5
Days on Market
Closed Listed Feb 12, 2025 • MLS# 73334726 Copied! • Updated Mar 22, 2025

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $729,000
Final Sale Price: $765,000
Difference: +$36,000 (+4.9%)
Performance Metrics
104.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
5
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $774
Sale $/sq ft: $812
This property sold for $812 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 4.9% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 5 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 39 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$812/sq ft
Area Average
$212/sq ft
Difference
+282.7%

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

About this home

Experience a serene retreat, from the moment you pull into your parking spot of this 1+ bedroom condo, located in the historic Durrell School Building. With its private entry and spacious, secluded patio, this garden-level unit offers a peaceful escape while being conveniently close to the vibrant Porter, Harvard, Inman, and Union Squares. The open and bright floor plan features a gourmet kitchen, perfect for any home chef, complete with a subway tile backsplash, maple cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a granite peninsula. Enjoy meals in the separate, sunlit dining nook. Refreshed and move-in-ready condo includes a bonus room ideal for an office or additional bedroom, new in-unit washer/dryer, air conditioning, and hardwood floors. Benefit from the convenience and privacy of the deeded parking spot adjacent to your private patio and entry.

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Property History

Market Insights

4.7%
Price Range
6
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Mar 21, 2025
$765,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 6
🏠
Listed for Sale
Feb 12, 2025
$729,000
Original listing
Agent: g2Team Office: Compass

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $8,253 $756,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$8,253
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$499
Monthly
Assessed Value
$756,500

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1894
Living Area 942 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Carpet
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry In Unit
Features Study

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Slate
Features Patio
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio
Features Off Street, Assigned, Deeded, Guest, Paved
Total Spaces 1
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $8,253
Assessed Value $756,500

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $499 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 5
Seller Disclosures Taxes Listed Are Without Residential Exemption, With Exemption Would Be ~$3, 930 Annually
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building 2
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Floor Plans (4)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 6 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1894
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
942 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1

Room Details

First Floor

Dining Room
Kitchen
Living Room
Master Bedroom

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Study
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1894
Effective Year (Renovated): 2006
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Slate
Foundation:
Stories: 1

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: Patio
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Assigned, Deeded, Guest, 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
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
A
John F Kennedy School
0.6 mi | #50 of 352 | Score: 56.7
Improved 5 spots from last year
-1.5 below state avg
439 students Diverse
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+
East Somerville Community School
1.2 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
1.2 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+
Arthur D Healey School
1.3 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
A+
Benjamin G Brown School
1.1 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
Capuano Early Childhood Center
1.2 mi
250 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-01
Tufts Educational Day Care Center
1.4 mi
Grades PK-K
M

Middle Schools

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

High Schools

2 schools
F
Full Circle High School
0.8 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
0.8 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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245 Beacon # 2, Somerville MA 02143

Somerville, MA 02143

Listing Information

Listing Agent g2Team
Listing Office Compass
Office Phone 617-303-0067
Agent MLS ID TM333996
Office MLS ID AN2606
Listing Data Updated Mar 22, 2025 7:51 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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