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Prime location, great condition, and double-width driveway are the hallmarks of this large Philly-style 2-family. It is nestled between Davis and Ball Squares, across from the popular Brown School, and walkable to 2 Red Line and 2 GLX subways, the commuter rail, multiple bus lines, the bike/commuter path stretching from Boston to Bedford, and several parks. Unit 1 spans 2 levels, with LR (used as a bdrm), DR, kitchen, pantry, bdrm, and full bath on 1st level and a bdrm with direct access to private deck on the 2nd fl. Unit 1 has front and back porches and access to backyard. Unit 2 occupies the upper 2 floors, with LR, DR, kitchen, pantry, private front and back decks, and full bath on the main level and 4 bedrooms on the top fl. The yard has room for entertaining and playing, and the driveway accommodates 2-3 rows of cars parked side by side. The systems, 1 washer, and 2 dryers are in the unfinished basement. Ideally suited for owner occupancy or rental. Nr universities, airport, hwys

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Basic Information

  • Gross Income $42,000
  • Lot Features Other
  • Mls StatusNew
  • Parcel Number M:23 B:D L:8,750241
  • Rent Includes Unit 1(Water), Unit 2(Water)

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $1,272,200
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$13,968

Parking

  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features Off Street, Paved
  • Parking Spaces6

Rooms

  • Bathroom2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 2
  • Bedrooms7
  • Full Bath2

Basic Information

  • List Price$1,595,000
  • MLS Number73529822
  • Modification Date06/04/2026
  • Property SubTypeMulti Family
  • Virtual TourView Tour

Location

  • Address188 Willow Avenue
  • Building Number188
  • CountyMiddlesex
  • NeighborhoodDavis Square
  • StateMA
  • StreetWillow Avenue
  • SubdivisionDavis Square
  • TownSomerville
  • Zip02144

Building

  • BasementFull, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • FoundationStone, Brick/Mortar
  • Levels 4
  • Patio And Porch Features Porch, Deck, Covered
  • Rooms11
  • Stories4
  • Units2
  • Year Built1905
  • Year Built Details Approximate
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.09

Interior

  • Flooring Wood, Tile, Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s)
    • Dining Room
    • Kitchen
    • Living Room
    • Pantry
    • Philadelphia
    • Stone/Granite/Solid Counters

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Balcony/Deck
  • RoofShingle

Utilities

  • Electric Circuit Breakers, Individually Metered
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Hot Water, Natural Gas, Forced Air, Oil
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 3,018
  • Lot Size Square Feet 3,920
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Square Feet3,018

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Bike Path
    • Highway Access
    • Park
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • T-Station
    • University
    • Walk/Jog Trails
  • Appliances IncludedRange, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Other AmenitiesBasement

Legal

  • ZoningNR

Other

  • Date Listed06/04/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet

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Listed by Thalia C. Tringo of Thalia Tringo & Associates Real Estate,Inc.

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