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174 Walnut Street, Somerville MA 02145

Somerville, MA 02145
$3,300,000
Est. $18,200/month
11
Beds
8
Baths
5,921
Sq Ft
$557
Price/Sq Ft
0.10
Acres
1900
Year Built
15 hours 8 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed Jun 27, 2026 • MLS# 73542693 Copied!

About this home

Rare opportunity to own a newly renovated three-family investment property in a high-demand Somerville location. 174 Walnut Street offers approx. 5,921 total gross SF across three spacious residences: a massive duplex Unit 1 with approx. 3,044 SF, 6 effective bedrooms, 3 full baths, private deck access, and excellent rental flexibility; Unit 2 with approx. 1,532 SF, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, in-unit laundry, and a modern kitchen/living layout; and top-floor Unit 3 with approx. 1,345 SF, 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, skylights, in-unit laundry, and efficient living/dining space. The property includes driveway/off-street parking, outdoor/exclusive-use areas, and strong access to Somerville amenities, transit, restaurants, shopping, and major employment centers. A compelling asset for investors or owner-occupants seeking scale, flexibility, and long-term upside.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner CHEN SHAOKANG
Mailing Address 174 WALNUT ST, SOMERVILLE, MA, 02145

Land Use

Use Code 1050
Description N/A
Zoning NR
Style 3 fam Conv

Tax Information

Assessed Value $955,400
Tax Rate $10.52 per $1,000
Base Tax $10,051
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($135)
Estimated Annual Tax $10,186

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2025 $429,200 $526,200 $955,400

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Oct 31, 2023 $1,000,000 82156/0448

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Apr 14, 2026 Certificate of Occupancy
Residential
COO for 3 family
#53130101
Open $130
Dec 22, 2025 Electrical Permit
Residential
Vinyl siding
By Chun Ng
#51929541
Closed $90
Apr 13, 2025 Electrical Permit
Residential
INSTALL FIRE ALARM
By Christopher Whitmarsh
#51899510
Closed $105
Mar 26, 2025 Sheet Metal Permit
Residential
Install 3 furnace, new duct work, 3 condenser.174
By Thanh Do
#51664287
Closed $570
Dec 30, 2024 Gas Fitting
Residential - Existing
RENOVATION, BASEMENT GAS POWER VENT WATER HEATER, 1 FURNACE. 1ST FL KITCHEN STOVE. 2ND AND 3RD FL EACH WITH KITCHEN STOVE, FURANCE AND…
#51463685
Closed $130
Dec 30, 2024 Plumbing Permit
Residential - Existing
RENOVATION, BASEMENT WATER HEATER, SEWER PUMP, WASHER AND 2 FULL BATH. 1ST FL KITCHEN, WASHER AND 2 FULL BATH. 2ND AND 3RD FL EACH WITH…
#51463024
Closed $540
Nov 4, 2024 Electrical Permit
Residential
Upgrade 400 amp service add public meter and rewire 3 family house upto code B24-000444
By Chun Ng
#51220194
Closed $1,095
Nov 4, 2024 Building Permit
Residential Addition
gut renovation and addition: 1) ADD ROOF DORMERS 2) ENLARGE SIDE WING 3) GUT RENOVATION 4) ADD 1 FULL BATHROOM ON EACH LEVEL
By Kui Xue
#14275344
Closed $22,643
Data: City of Somerville Open Data (data.somervillema.gov)

Municipal Context: SOMERVILLE

Median Home Value $785,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $6,700
Residential Tax Rate $10.52/1000
CPA Surcharge 1.5%
County Middlesex

Property Data Comparison

Discrepancies found between MLS and assessor records.

Field Assessor MLS Match
Sqft 4,354 5,921
Year built 1,900 1,900
Match: address_exact (95.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
3 Family
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
11
Full Bathrooms
8
Living Area
5,921 sq ft
Total Rooms
20
Stories
4
Levels
4

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 3 Family
Year Built 1900
Living Area 5,921 sq ft
Lot Size 0.10 acres
Bedrooms 11
Full Baths 8
Total Rooms 20

Interior

Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 3

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $15,766
Assessed Value $1,435,900

Interior Features

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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone
Stories: 4

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Location

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Neighborhood

174 Walnut Street, Somerville MA 02145

Somerville, MA 02145

Walkability

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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
E

Elementary Schools

9 schools
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
C+
East Somerville Community School
0.4 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+
Arthur D Healey School
0.5 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
St. Theresa of the Child Jesus School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
A
John F Kennedy School
1.3 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
0.6 mi
250 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-01
A+
Benjamin G Brown School
1.3 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
1.8 mi
Grades PK-K
M

Middle Schools

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

High Schools

2 schools
F
Full Circle High School
0.3 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
0.3 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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Market Insights

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Previous Sales

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Jun 27, 2026
$3,300,000
Original listing
Agent: Kirsten McEleney Office: KM Real Estate Group
Previous Transaction - MLS #73139256
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Oct 31, 2023
$1,000,000
MLS #73139256

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 27, 2026 New Listing Added $3,300,000
Oct 31, 2023 Sold $1,000,000

Market Statistics

Time on Market
15 hours 8 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$557

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $15,766 $1,435,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$15,766
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$1,435,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent Kirsten McEleney
Listing Office KM Real Estate Group
Agent MLS ID CN244073
Office MLS ID AN7964
Listing Data Updated Jun 27, 2026 1:52 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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