23 Burnham St, Somerville MA 02144
Somerville, MA 02144 • Tufts University
$1,395,000
Est. $8,492/month
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Open House Schedule
22
Aug
Saturday, August 22
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT
23
Aug
Sunday, August 23
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT
About this home
Incredible investment opportunity just a block from Tufts University and half a mile from both Red and Green line T stops (Davis & Ball Sq). This 2-family home has an excellent rental history and is fully leased until 8/31/2027. The first floor is a spacious 2 bedroom unit with an open living/dining area, eat-in-kitchen, and 2 porches.. The second floor is 2 bedrooms plus an office, open living dining room, eat in kitchen, 2 porches, and access to an unfinished walk-up-attic which offers future expansion potential or storage. There are dedicated laundry machines for each unit in the basement. Enjoy the convenience of a garage and driveway that fits up to 3 cars and a private back patio area. 23 Burnham currently generates $6200/mo, is in great condition, and is in a top notch location. Features include slate roof, gas heating systems, beautiful wood floors and hutches in the living room, ample closet space, & more. Open houses Saturday 8/22 and Sunday 8/23 from 12:00-1:30PM.
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Property History
Property Timeline
Listed for Sale
Aug 18, 2026
$1,395,000
Original listing
Office: Compass
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/18/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,395,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $14,854 | $1,352,800 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$14,854
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$1,352,800
Facts & Features
1 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential Income
Style
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year Built
1920
Living Area
2,458 sq ft
Lot Size
0.10 acres
Stories
2
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Total Rooms
11
Investment Metrics
Units
2
Unit 1 Rent
$3,050/mo · Y
Unit 2 Rent
$3,150/mo · Y
Total Monthly Rent
$6,200/mo
Gross Income
$74,400
Net Operating Income
$74,400
Cap Rate
5.33%
Interior
Heating
None
Cooling
None
Flooring
Wood, Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer
Fireplace
None
Basement
Full, Unfinished
Laundry
None
Features
Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Office/den
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
None
Roof
Slate
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Off Street, Tandem, Paved
Total Spaces
3
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$14,854
Assessed Value
$1,352,800
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
None
Exclusions
Tenant Belongings.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Property Overview
Property Type
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,458 sq ft
Total Rooms
11
Stories
2
Levels
2
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
2,458 sq ft above grade
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Wood, Hardwood
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer
Interior Features:
Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Office/Den
Windows:
Basement:
Full, Unfinished
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1920
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Slate
Foundation:
Stone, Brick/Mortar
Stories:
2
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Heating Zones:
2
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Other
Road Surface:
Paved
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
1
Total Parking Spaces:
3
Parking Features:
Off Street, Tandem, Paved
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
Elementary Schools
9 schools
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
St. Theresa of the Child Jesus School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
Arthur D Healey School
1.4 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
2.0 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
2.0 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
2.0 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
0.3 mi
Grades PK-K
A+
Benjamin G Brown School
0.5 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
2.2 mi
250 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-01
Middle Schools
1 school
Next Wave Junior High School
1.7 mi
16 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
High Schools
2 schools
F
Full Circle High School
1.7 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
1.7 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
23 Burnham St, Somerville MA 02144
Somerville, MA 02144
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Katherine Malin
Listing Office
Compass
Office Phone
617-303-0067
Agent MLS ID
CT006899
Office MLS ID
AN2606
Listing Data Updated
Aug 18, 2026 8:40 AM EDT
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