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**First Open House Weekend! Sat 10/3 & Sun 10/4, 11 to 1** Brand-new and completely detached, this rare backyard cottage offers the privacy and independence of a freestanding home with the convenience of a condominium. Newly created and thoughtfully designed, it features bright living spaces and an open living concept with white kitchen cabinetry, quartz countertops, and sleek LG appliances. The main level includes a bedroom served by a three-quarter bath. The entire second floor is a spacious primary suite with private bath and covered veranda accessed through oversized sliding glass doors. The lower level offers laundry, a three-quarter bath, and generous flexible space for work, fitness, hobbies, media, or creative pursuits. Exclusive-use outdoor areas surround the home, with wonderful possibilities for gardening, entertaining, relaxing, or creating your own private retreat. A truly distinctive opportunity rarely found in Somerville, conveniently located near Assembly Square, Green and Orange Line MBTA service, dining, shopping, groceries, and all the conveniences of city living.

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms2
  • Mls StatusNew
  • Bathroom3
  • Parcel Number 759707
  • Unit Number4

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $999,999
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$9,999

Parking

  • Parking Spaces
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features On Street

Rooms

  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 3
  • Full Bath3

Basic Information

  • List Price$799,000
  • MLS Number73584771
  • Modification Date10/01/2026
  • Property SubTypeCondominium

Location

  • NeighborhoodEast Somerville
  • SubdivisionEast Somerville
  • Address17 Macarthur Street
  • Building Number17
  • CountyMiddlesex
  • StateMA
  • StreetMacarthur Street
  • TownSomerville
  • Zip02143

Building

  • BasementN
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame
  • Entry Level 1
  • Patio And Porch Features Deck - Vinyl, Deck - Composite
  • Rooms5
  • Stories3
  • Utilities For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Year Built2026
  • Year Built Details Actual, Finished, Never Occupied
  • Year Built Effective 2026
  • Year Built Source Builder

Property

  • Acreage0.08
  • Entry Location Unit Placement(Upper)

Interior

  • Flooring Wood, Tile

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Deck - Vinyl, Deck - Composite
  • Fencing Security
  • RoofShingle

Utilities

  • Cooling Central Air, Individual, Unit Control, Ductless
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Electric Circuit Breakers
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Electric, Individual, Unit Control, Ductless
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet1,307
  • Building Area Source Owner
  • Living Area 1,307
  • Lot Size Square Feet 3,484
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Structure Type Detached

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Highway Access
    • Park
    • Pool
    • Public School
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • T-Station
    • Tennis Court(s)
  • Appliances IncludedRange, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Other AmenitiesGarden, Tennis
  • PetsYes w/ Restrictions

Legal

  • ZoningRES

Other

  • Association Fee $253
  • Association Fee Frequency Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
  • Date Listed09/30/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count1

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Listed by The LIV Group of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

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