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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Gross Income $45,000
Lot Features Level
Mls StatusNew
Parcel Number M:50 B:B L:14,754997

Tax Information

Tax Assessed Value $1,035,700
Tax Year 2025
Taxes$11,299

Parking

Open Parking YN Yes
Parking Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Parking Spaces3

Rooms

Bathroom4
Bathrooms Total Decimal 4
Bedrooms6
Full Bath4

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List Price$1,188,000
MLS Number73525367
Modification Date05/28/2026
Property SubType2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

Location

Address5 Essex Street
Building Number5
CountyMiddlesex
StateMA
StreetEssex Street
TownSomerville
Zip02145

Building

BasementUnfinished
Building Area Units Square Feet
FireplaceYes
Fireplaces Total 1
FoundationStone
Levels 3
Rooms11
Stories3
Units2
Year Built1900
Year Built Details Approximate
Year Built Source Public Records

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Acreage0.07

Interior

Flooring Wood

Utilities

Sewer Public Sewer
Water Source Public

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Building Area Source Public Records
Living Area 2,665
Lot Size Square Feet 3,050
Lot Size Units Acres
Square Feet2,665

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- Bike Path
- Highway Access
- House of Worship
- Park
- Private School
- Public School
- Public Transportation
- Shopping
- T-Station
- University
- Walk/Jog Trails
Other AmenitiesBasement, Fireplace

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Date Listed05/27/2026
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