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185 Powder House Blvd, Somerville MA 02144

Somerville, MA 02144 • Tufts University
$1,395,000
Est. $8,408/month
8
Beds
3
Baths
2,900
Sq Ft
$481
Price/Sq Ft
0.08
Acres
1910
Year Built
4
Parking
5
Days on Market
Pending Listed Jun 25, 2026 • MLS# 73542040 Copied! • Updated Jul 1, 2026

About this home

Exceptional investment or owner-occupant opportunity in one of Somerville's most desirable neighborhoods, just minutes from Tufts University. This well-maintained two-family property offers a total of 8 bedrooms, 3 baths, and the convenience of off-street driveway parking, making it highly attractive to tenants and homeowners alike.The first-floor unit is currently leased for $3,900 per month, providing immediate rental income from day one. The spacious second-floor unit features 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths, offering tremendous flexibility for an investor seeking strong rental potential or an owner-occupant looking to offset housing costs with income from the leased first-floor. The generous bedroom count and functional layout make this property particularly appealing in the Tufts area. All this walking distance to the new green line or Davis Sq T, Cummings Center a short drive to Assembly Row or Rt 93 for easy access to airport. Open House Fri 12-1:30pm, Sat 11-12:30pm, Sun 1-2:30pm.

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Property History

Market Insights

Property Timeline

Pending Sale
Jul 1, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
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Listed for Sale
Jun 25, 2026
$1,395,000
Original listing
Agent: Marjie and Phil Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $13,855 $1,261,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$13,855
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$1,261,800

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style Multi Family
Year Built 1910
Living Area 2,900 sq ft
Lot Size 0.08 acres
Bedrooms 8
Full Baths 3
Total Rooms 12

Investment Metrics

Units 2
Unit 1 Rent $3,900/mo · Y
Unit 2 Rent — · N
Total Monthly Rent $3,900/mo
Gross Income $39,600
Net Operating Income $39,600
Cap Rate 2.84%
Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Walk-out Access
Laundry None
Features None
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch
Features Paved Drive
Total Spaces 4
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $13,855
Assessed Value $1,261,800
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Solid Rental History. Unit 2s Tenants Just Moved Out Paying $6, 000 Per Month (leaving Vacant While Showing For Perhaps Owner Occupied Or Ready For Sep 1st Renters). Unit 1 Is Leased To June 2027 Paying $3, 900 Per Month. Team Member Is Owner.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Measured
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 6 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Multi Family
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1910
Bedrooms
8
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
2,900 sq ft
Total Rooms
12
Stories
3
Levels
3

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
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Windows:
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1910
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation: Stone
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive
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
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
St. Theresa of the Child Jesus School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
Arthur D Healey School
1.7 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
2.4 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
2.4 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
2.5 mi | #245 of 352 | Score: 37.0
Improved 6 spots from last year
-21.2 below state avg
747 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
Tufts Educational Day Care Center
0.5 mi
Grades PK-K
A+
Benjamin G Brown School
0.9 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
2.6 mi
250 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-01
M

Middle Schools

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

High Schools

2 schools
F
Full Circle High School
2.1 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
2.1 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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Tufts University

185 Powder House Blvd, Somerville MA 02144

Somerville, MA 02144

Listing Information

Listing Agent Marjie and Phil
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone 781-648-3500
Agent MLS ID TEAM0449
Office MLS ID AN6101
Listing Data Updated Jul 1, 2026 10:17 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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