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Exceptional investment opportunity in one of Somerville's most desirable locations! This six-unit building features spacious units with flexible floor plans that allow them to function as 3-bedrooms, ideal for roommate living and with strong rental potential. Each apartment offers high ceilings that enhance the sense of space and light, along with private covered back porches. Ideally situated with easy access to Harvard University and the shops and services in vibrant Inman Square, this property places residents at the center of it all. Easy access to Whole Foods Market on Beacon Street, as well as Kirkland Village with its shops and dining destinations. A rare opportunity to own a well-located, income-generating property with strong upside in a thriving rental market. Current lease agreements in place through May 31, 2027.

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Basic Information

  • Gross Income $271,800
  • Lot Features Level
  • Mls StatusActive
  • Parcel Number 757126

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $3,430,900
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$38,768

Parking

  • Parking Spaces

Rooms

  • Bathroom6
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 6
  • Bedrooms12
  • Full Bath6

Basic Information

  • List Price$4,200,000
  • MLS Number73496731
  • Modification Date04/11/2026
  • Property SubType5-9 Family

Location

  • Address42 Calvin Street
  • Building Number42
  • CountyMiddlesex
  • NeighborhoodInman Square
  • StateMA
  • StreetCalvin Street
  • SubdivisionInman Square
  • TownSomerville
  • Zip02143

Building

  • BasementFull
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame
  • FoundationStone, Brick/Mortar
  • Levels 5
  • Patio And Porch Features Covered
  • Rooms30
  • Stories5
  • Units6
  • Utilities For Gas Range
  • Year Built1900
  • Year Built Details Approximate
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.11

Interior

  • Flooring Tile, Hardwood

Exterior

  • RoofRubber

Utilities

  • Electric Circuit Breakers
  • Electric Expense 1842
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 9,106
  • Lot Size Square Feet 4,999
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Square Feet9,106

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Park
    • Public School
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • T-Station
    • University
  • Other AmenitiesBasement

Legal

  • Zoningres.

Other

  • Date Listed04/07/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count4

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Listed by Maggie Dee + Charles Cherney Team of Compass

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