5 Essex St, Somerville, MA 02145 - Photo 1

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$1,080,000

Sold
Closed
Multi-Family
2 Units
6 Total Beds
0.07 Acres
Updated 2 days ago

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Property Description

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!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 5 Essex St

General

Sold For: $1,080,000
Taxes: $11,299 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Multi-Family
MLS ID: 73525367
Added to Site: 96 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 4
Full Bathrooms: 4

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 6

Parking

Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Location

County: Middlesex

Structural Information

Basement: Yes
Stories/Levels: 3
Square Feet: 2,665
Year Built: 1900

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.07

Financial Considerations

Tax Amount: $11,299
Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

Exclusions: Unit 2 Renter Belongings.
Disclosures/Rstr.: Roof is 26 yrs old. 1 boiler / 1 gas meter for both units. 2nd laundry hook-up in basement has gas line disconnected. Boiler from '90 but still functional. Unit 1 delivered vacant, Unit 2 to vacate end of July '26. Fireplace is not working. Sagging sheetrock on basement stair + 2nd fl bed ceilings
Property ID: M:50 B:B L:14, 754997

Listed by Cambridge Sage Inc., Sage Jankowitz
Sold by Compass, Team Coyle

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Schools

Schools serving 5 Essex St

School District:Somerville School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Winter Hill Community School 115 Sycamore Street, Somerville, MA 02145	PK-8	0.2 mi
Arthur D. Healey School 5 Meacham Street, Somerville, MA 02145	K-8	0.6 mi
E Somerville Community 50 Cross Street, Somerville, MA 02145	K-8	0.6 mi
Somerville High School 81 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143	9-12	0.2 mi
Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park 290 Washington Street, Somerville, MA 02143	PK-8	0.7 mi
Capuano Early Childhood Center 150 Glen Street, Somerville, MA 02145	PK-K	0.8 mi
John F. Kennedy Elementary School, Somerville, MA 5 Cherry Street, Somerville, MA 02144	PK-8	0.9 mi
Benjamin G. Brown School 201 Willow Avenue, Somerville, MA 02144	K-6	1 mi
West Somerville Neighborhood School 177 Powder House Boulevard, Somerville, MA 02144	PK-8	1.9 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 5 Essex St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

8/28/2026

Sold

$1,080,000

-1.73%

MLS

7/21/2026

Price Reduced

$1,099,000

-7.49%

MLS

5/27/2026

Listed

$1,188,000

—

MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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