Just a 5-minute away from the Green Line at East Somerville, 12 minutes by car to Downtown Boston, and four T stops to Tufts University. Direct bus access to Harvard and MIT. Fully renovated and move-in ready, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers flexible living with bonus rooms ideal for an office, studio, or guest suite. The open-concept layout features a chef’s kitchen with a waterfall quartz island, LG stainless steel appliances, and a Bosch vented hood. Located in a vibrant, diverse neighborhood with unbeatable access to everything the city offers. The rent is $5,000 from now through August 31, 2026, and will increase to $5,500 starting September 1, 2026. No short-term rentals and no subleasing,no Airbnb-model business.
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| Year | Land | Building | Total | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $346,900 | $828,500 | $1,175,400 | — |
| Date | Price | Book/Page |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2023 | $1,240,000 | 81487/0228 |
| Issued | Type / Work | Status | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2026 |
Certificate of Occupancy
Residential
Condominium Conversion from 3 family to 3 condo units
#53184251
|
Open | $390 |
| May 21, 2025 |
Certificate of Occupancy
Residential
Certificate of occupancy for 3 family
#51905444
|
Open | $130 |
| Feb 25, 2024 |
Dumpster (Located on Street)
Dumpster Located on Street
dumpster put on street for interior renovation
#14212286
|
Closed | $400 |
| Feb 20, 2024 |
Electrical Permit
Residential
INSTALL FIRE ALARM
By Christopher Whitmarsh
#14185544
|
Closed | $109 |
| Jan 28, 2024 |
Sheet Metal Permit
Residential
Install three hydro air handler, new insulated duct work, three condenser.
By Thanh Do
#14070090
|
Closed | $684 |
| Dec 5, 2023 |
Electrical Permit
Residential
Upgrade service from 100amp to 300amp upgrade whole house wire where they need to replace
By Leung Chan
#12318019
|
Closed | $1,407 |
| Nov 19, 2023 |
Gas Fitting
Residential - Existing
RENOVATION, BASEMENT TANKLESS WATER HEATER, 1 FURNACE. 1ST FL STOVE. 2ND AND 3RD FL EACH WITH STOVE, TANKLESS WATER HEATER AND FURNACE.
#13968067
|
Closed | $130 |
| Nov 19, 2023 |
Plumbing Permit
Residential - Existing
RENOVATION, BASEMENT TANKLESS WATER HEATER, 1 FULL BATH, 1 WASHER. 1ST FL KITCHEN AND 2 FULL BATH. 2ND AND 3RD FL EACH WITH KITCHEN, 2 FULL…
#13968061
|
Closed | $410 |
| Nov 12, 2023 |
Dumpster (Located on Street)
Dumpster Located on Street
dumpster put on street for interior renovation
#13962900
|
Closed | $100 |
| Oct 10, 2023 |
Dumpster (Located on Street)
Dumpster Located on Street
Dumpster on Street for interior renovation
#13909872
|
Closed | $400 |
| Oct 1, 2023 |
Building Permit
Residential Alteration
3 Units Interior renovation, gutter majority of interior partition and rear egress stair. Add 1 full bathroom on each level, Remodel…
By Jim Chen
#12209959
|
Closed | $8,318 |
| Feb 27, 2023 |
Electrical Permit
Residential
replace all existing smoke alarms throughout the 3 units and add two hardwired smoke co tied to existing hardwired smoke alarms in the…
By MAURICIO ROSA
#11405676
|
Closed | $102 |
Discrepancies found between MLS and assessor records.
| Field | Assessor | MLS | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sqft | 5,774 | 1,606 | ✗ |
| Year built | 1,900 | 1,900 | ✓ |
20 Alston St # 20, Somerville MA 02143
Somerville, MA 02143
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/15/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $5,000 | - | - | Original listing |
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