Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/06/2026
Listed
$2,300,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Introducing 17 Kensington Avenue in Somerville- your opportunity to raze an existing single story commercial building and construct a new 4 story, 19-unit building in its place. The new building can be built for sale or for rent and the project is designed with 4-5 units per floor and a gross building area of 25,293 sq/ft. The unit mix includes (15) 2 bedroom/2 bath residences and (4) 1 bed/1 bath residences. Four units are to be designated affordable. Most residences have private outdoor space + the plans also call for a common roof deck! The lot is 10,006 sq/ft and is a rectangle with its long side fronting on Kensington Avenue. The property is located on a sleepy side street off of Broadway in a rapidly developing neighborhood w/easy access to shopping + restaurants and is only a half mile from the Assembly Square Orange Line T. The property is offered w/the land, existing building + a full set of architect drawings ready to submit. Make this your next project!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 17 Kensington Ave
General
- Price: $2,300,000
- Taxes: $13,891 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial Land
- Source: MLSPin
- MLS ID: 73474968
- Updated: Today (2/6/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Location
- County: Middlesex
- Driving Directions: Broadway to Kensington Avenue
Utilities
- Gas: At Street
- Sewer: On-Site
- Water: On-Site
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
- Lot Dimensions: .23
- Lot Features: Level, Sidewalks
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $13,891
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Documents Avail.: Land Survey, Blueprints, Other (See Remarks)
- Property ID: 758622
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Schools
Schools serving 17 Kensington Ave
School District:Somerville School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
E Somerville Community 50 Cross Street, Somerville, MA 02145 | K-8 | 0.3 mi |
Capuano Early Childhood Center 150 Glen Street, Somerville, MA 02145 | PK-K | 0.5 mi |
Winter Hill Community School 115 Sycamore Street, Somerville, MA 02145 | PK-8 | 0.6 mi |
Somerville High School 81 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143 | 9-12 | 0.5 mi |
Arthur D. Healey School 5 Meacham Street, Somerville, MA 02145 | K-8 | 0.7 mi |
Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park 290 Washington Street, Somerville, MA 02143 | PK-8 | 1 mi |
Benjamin G. Brown School 201 Willow Avenue, Somerville, MA 02144 | K-6 | 1.5 mi |
John F. Kennedy Elementary School, Somerville, MA 5 Cherry Street, Somerville, MA 02144 | PK-8 | 1.5 mi |
West Somerville Neighborhood School 177 Powder House Boulevard, Somerville, MA 02144 | PK-8 | 2.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 17 Kensington Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 17 Kensington Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$13,891
4%
$734,200
—
2024
$13,362
7%
$734,200
2%
2023
$12,452
3%
$717,700
—
2022
$12,093
1%
$717,700
—
2021
$11,978
2%
$717,700
—
2020
$11,713
—
$717,700
6%
2019
$11,734
-3%
$677,100
2%
2018
$12,133
-25%
$666,300
-23%
2017
$16,222
37%
$862,400
47%
2016
$11,876
3%
$588,500
4%
2015
$11,574
-11%
$567,900
-6%
2014
$13,014
—
$605,000
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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- 2Units
- 4Total Beds
- 0.09Acres
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- Closed
- 5Units
- 6Total Beds
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17 Kensington Avenue, Somerville, MA 02145 (MLS# 73474968) is a Commercial Land property with a lot size of 0.23 acres. 17 Kensington Avenue is currently listed for $2,300,000 and was received on February 06, 2026. This property is listed by Scott Johnson from our Brookline-Newton-Chestnut Hill Regional Office.Want to learn more about 17 Kensington Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial Land real estate for sale in East Somerville? You can browse all East Somerville real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.