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Exceptional investment or owner-occupant opportunity in one of Somerville's most desirable neighborhoods, just minutes from Tufts University. This well-maintained two-family property offers a total of 8 bedrooms, 3 baths, and the convenience of off-street driveway parking, making it highly attractive to tenants and homeowners alike.The first-floor unit is currently leased for $3,900 per month, providing immediate rental income from day one. The spacious second-floor unit features 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths, offering tremendous flexibility for an investor seeking strong rental potential or an owner-occupant looking to offset housing costs with income from the leased first-floor. The generous bedroom count and functional layout make this property particularly appealing in the Tufts area. All this walking distance to the new green line or Davis Sq T, Cummings Center a short drive to Assembly Row or Rt 93 for easy access to airport. Open House Fri 12-1:30pm, Sat 11-12:30pm, Sun 1-2:30pm.

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Basic Information

  • Gross Income $39,600
  • Mls StatusNew
  • Parcel Number M:0008 B:000A L:0030,747898
  • Road Frontage DescriptionPaved

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $1,261,800
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$13,855

Parking

  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features Paved Drive
  • Parking Spaces4

Rooms

  • Bathroom3
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 3
  • Bedrooms8
  • Full Bath3

Basic Information

  • List Price$1,395,000
  • MLS Number73542040
  • Modification Date06/25/2026
  • Property SubTypeMulti Family

Location

  • Address185 Powder House Boulevard
  • Building Number185
  • CountyMiddlesex
  • NeighborhoodTufts University
  • StateMA
  • StreetPowder House Boulevard
  • SubdivisionTufts University
  • TownSomerville
  • Zip02144

Building

  • BasementFull, Walk-Out Access
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • FoundationStone
  • Levels 3
  • Patio And Porch Features Porch
  • Rooms12
  • Stories3
  • Units2
  • Year Built1910
  • Year Built Details Approximate
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.08

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Garden

Utilities

  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Building Area Source Measured
  • Living Area 2,900
  • Lot Size Square Feet 3,691
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Square Feet2,900

Amenities

  • AmenitiesPublic Transportation, Shopping, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Other AmenitiesBasement, Garden

Other

  • Date Listed06/25/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet

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Listed by Marjie and Phil of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

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