21 School St # 1L, Somerville MA 02143

Somerville, MA 02143 • Union Square
$774,900
Est. $5,128/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,050
Sq Ft
$738
Price/Sq Ft
1870
Year Built
7 hours 27 minutes
Time on Market
For Sale Open House Listed Aug 12, 2026 • MLS# 73562948 Copied! • Updated Aug 12, 2026

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Open House Schedule

17
Aug
Monday, August 17
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM EDT
15
Aug
Saturday, August 15
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT
13
Aug
Thursday, August 13
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM EDT
16
Aug
Sunday, August 16
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT

About this home

Where do we start in describing this light filled, spacious condo? Close to everything yet a peaceful neighborhood feel. This unique home offers beautiful old Somerville charm with modern amenities for today's lifestyle. The Gilman green line stop is less than 1/2 mile while the Union Sq stop is .7 miles away. This sought after Union Square location has a mobility description of a "Walker's Paradise", "Excellent Transit" & "Very Bikeable". With its high ceilings and open floor plan, this 2 bed + condo offers loads of natural light and flexible living space.The bonus room is perfect for an office, playroom or guest space. Along with your gleaming hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, cedar closets and custom window coverings, you also have terrific outdoor space. Your private back deck has a locked gate with private entry to one of Somerville's most perfect zen-like pocket parks. And you have 150 sq feet of private basement space for storage, gym equipment, etc. If that's not enough - Market Basket, coffee, restaurants and pubs are all nearby. Come see this beauty in person!

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Property History

Market Insights

13.5%
Price Range
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Aug 12, 2026
$774,900
Original listing
Agent: Susan Silkes Office: Leading Edge Real Estate
Previous Transaction - MLS #72531776
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Aug 29, 2019
$670,000
MLS #72531776

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $7,427 $676,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,427
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$391
Monthly
Assessed Value
$676,400

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1870
Living Area 1,050 sq ft
Stories 1
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry Laundry Closet, First Floor, In Unit
Features Closet, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Bonus Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Deck - Composite
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Exterior, Deck - Composite
Features On Street
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $7,427
Assessed Value $676,400

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $391 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Pets Yes
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Taxes Would Be Lower With The Residential Exemption. Floor Plans Are Approximate. All Equipment For Simply Safe Is Available - You Just Activate It.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Low-Rise"]
Unit/Building 1L
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures 150 sq feet private unfinished space in basement in addition to separate common space
Documents None
County Middlesex

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1870
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,050 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Closet, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Bonus Room
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: Laundry Closet, First Floor, In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1870
Structure Type: Low-Rise
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street
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
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
M

Middle Schools

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

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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Union Square

21 School St # 1L, Somerville MA 02143

Somerville, MA 02143

Listing Information

Listing Agent Susan Silkes
Listing Office Leading Edge Real Estate
Office Phone 781-729-5505
Agent MLS ID CN220548
Office MLS ID AN4643
Listing Data Updated Aug 12, 2026 7:39 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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