5 Essex St, Somerville, MA 02145

Somerville
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Shanahan Group
5 Essex St,Somerville, MA 02145
$1,188,000
  • 6 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 2,665 sq. ft.
  • Multi-family
  • Active
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Listed by: sage jankowitz
Office: cambridge sage inc.
MLS#:73525367
Source:MLSPIN

Price summary

  • Price:$1,188,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$445.78

About this home

A rare Somerville two-family on a quiet street in the heart of Gilman Square and at a price point that works for value-add buyers and owner-occupants alike. The 1st floor offers true flexibility: configure it as a 1 bed/1 bath or expand to 2 bed/1 bath with the existing pocket doors. Upstairs, you’ll find a spacious 4 bed/2 bath unit with both bathrooms completely gut renovated in 2015. Super tall ceilings and great width throughout give both units an airy, oversized feel that tenants notice immediately. A double-wide curb cut with three-car off-street parking and a private backyard round out the package. The systems are solid too: Harvey vinyl windows from 2017, significant electrical work completed in 2025, washer 2019, and dryer 2025 mean many of the big-ticket items are behind you. One block to the Gilman Square Green Line station, and steps to the Community Path bike trail, Sarma, Winter Hill Brewing Co, and much more. Opportunities like this don't come around often!

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Home facts

  • Year built:1900
  • Listing ID #:73525367
  • Updated:May 29, 2026 at 10:33 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:6
  • Total bathrooms:4
  • Full bathrooms:4
  • Rooms Total:11
  • Flooring:Wood
  • Basement Description:Unfinished
  • Living area:2,665 sq. ft.

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1900
  • Building area:2,665 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.07 Acres
  • Lot Features:Level
  • Foundation Description:Stone

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$1,188,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$445.78
  • Tax amount:$11,299 (2025)

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:3
  • Parking description:Off Street, Paved Drive
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