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Property Description
Rare opportunity to own an award-winning Queen Anne Victorian property with modern updates in East Somerville. Offering a total of five bedrooms and three full bathrooms over three floors, this two-family residence provides flexibility for owners and investors alike. Unit 1 is a spacious 1-bed, 1-bath, living room, dining room, and kitchen. Unit 2 on the 2nd and 3rd floors features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living room, office, kitchen, and in-unit laundry. Updates include a newer roof, Gas heating/hot water systems, kitchens and baths, and exterior painting. Hardwood floors & separate metered utilities. Full unfinished basement offers storage space and laundry for Unit 1. Off-street parking for 4 cars. Just off Broadway, with an abundance of shops and restaurants, close to Assembly Row, and ideally positioned for commuters, just minutes to the MBTA Orange & Green Lines. Easy access to I-93S to Boston, or north to New Hampshire, the location supports both convenience and lifestyle
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8 Franklin St
General
- Sold For: $1,300,000
- Taxes: $11,232 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: MLSPin
- MLS ID: 73501024
- Added to Site: 48 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 11
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Lead Certification Available, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s), Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Office/Den
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Pine, Stone/Ceramic Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Main - Full Baths: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
- Color: Green
Parking
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Location
- Area: East Somerville
- County: Middlesex
- Driving Directions: Washington Street to Pearl Street to Franklin Street. 8 Franklin close to Broadway.
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Steam, Natural Gas, Unit Control, Baseboard
- Heating Fuel: Steam, Natural Gas, Unit Control, Baseboard
- Heating Zones: 4
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Connection for Gas Range, Connection for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Structural Information
- Exterior Const.: Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Concrete, Unfinished
- Roof: Shingle
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Square Feet: 3,094
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 3,094 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1900
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
- Lot Dimensions: .08
- Frontage: Public
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $420.17
- Tax Amount: $11,232
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Contract
Disclosures and Reports
- Disclosures/Rstr.: Both units are deleaded, see attachments for certificates. Leases expire 8/31/2026. 1st floor is under market rent. Some photos are from before tenants moved in.
- Property ID: M:91 B:C L:12, 760059
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Schools
Schools serving 8 Franklin St
School District:Somerville School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
E Somerville Community 50 Cross Street, Somerville, MA 02145 | K-8 | 0.2 mi |
Capuano Early Childhood Center 150 Glen Street, Somerville, MA 02145 | PK-K | 0.4 mi |
Winter Hill Community School 115 Sycamore Street, Somerville, MA 02145 | PK-8 | 0.9 mi |
Somerville High School 81 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143 | 9-12 | 0.7 mi |
Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park 290 Washington Street, Somerville, MA 02143 | PK-8 | 1 mi |
Arthur D. Healey School 5 Meacham Street, Somerville, MA 02145 | K-8 | 1 mi |
John F. Kennedy Elementary School, Somerville, MA 5 Cherry Street, Somerville, MA 02144 | PK-8 | 1.7 mi |
Benjamin G. Brown School 201 Willow Avenue, Somerville, MA 02144 | K-6 | 1.8 mi |
West Somerville Neighborhood School 177 Powder House Boulevard, Somerville, MA 02144 | PK-8 | 2.6 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 8 Franklin St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/21/2026
Sold
$1,300,000
4%
MLS
4/14/2026
Listed
$1,250,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
8 Franklin St, Somerville, MA 02145 (MLS# 73501024) is a Multi-Family property that was sold at $1,300,000 on May 21, 2026. This property was listed by Anne Kennedy from our Brookline-Newton-Chestnut Hill Regional Office.Want to learn more about 8 Franklin St? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-Family real estate for sale in Somerville? You can browse all Somerville real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.


