WEST SOMERVILLE,CLOSE TO TUFTS U. 2 FAMLIY IN GOOD CONDITION 5RM 2BDRM + 6RM 3BDRM. HARDWOOD FLRS,EXTRA LARGE BUILTIN HUTCHES,2 CAR PKG, FENCED IN YARD,CLOSE TO PARK,BUSLINE SCHOOL AND SHOPS.YOUR CHOICE OF HEAT ,ONE FLR IS OIL AND THE OTHER FLR IS GAS. IF YOU LIKE BASEBALL, YOUR "FIELD OF DREAMS" IS ACROSS THE STREET. NICE TREE LINED SUNSETS FOR WALKING,JOGGING, OR BIKING. 1ST FLR TAW. ASKING $544,500
Multi-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
4,878 sq ftLot Size
$393Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Robert Ingemi• Thurston Realty
Bought with Hannah Abrams• Prudential Unlimited Realty - Brookline
WEST SOMERVILLE LINE,NEAR TUFTS, RT 16,93,2. SCHOOL & "T". GREAT NEIGHBORHD.HOME FEAT LRG SUNNY RMS, HDWD, PANTRY IN EA UNIT,LRG EIK,BEAUT CHINA HUTCH. PRKG 3 CARS, STREET PERMIT. 1ST FLR NEEDS NOTICE, 2ND FLR VACANT.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,172 (−59.3%)
$193,400 + $238,000
$431,400
2025
$10,255 (+5.8%)
$592,200 + $347,800
$940,000
2024
$9,696 (+2.4%)
$592,200 + $329,500
$921,700
2023
$9,472 (+8.1%)
$592,200 + $323,900
$916,100
2022
$8,760 (+2.3%)
$564,000 + $296,500
$860,500
2021
$8,559 (+1.6%)
$559,900 + $280,000
$839,900
2020
$8,423 (+6.0%)
$560,300 + $274,500
$834,800
2019
$7,948 (+3.4%)
$510,000 + $228,700
$738,700
2018
$7,686 (+6.1%)
$463,700 + $215,900
$679,600
2017
$7,247 (−1.1%)
$437,500 + $183,500
$621,000
2016
$7,324 (+5.4%)
$390,700 + $193,800
$584,500
2015
$6,949 (+11.8%)
$360,700 + $190,400
$551,100
2014
$6,215
$316,000 + $174,900
$490,900
2013
$6,217 (+9.4%)
$289,300 + $174,000
$463,300
2012
$5,685 (+3.0%)
$260,300 + $174,000
$434,300
2011
$5,520 (+2.0%)
$260,300 + $174,000
$434,300
2010
$5,410 (+4.5%)
$260,300 + $179,500
$439,800
2009
$5,178
$244,400 + $197,800
$442,200
Tax history for 279 Alewife Brook Pkwy
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,172 (−59.3%)
$193,400 + $238,000
$431,400
2025
$10,255 (+5.8%)
$592,200 + $347,800
$940,000
2024
$9,696 (+2.4%)
$592,200 + $329,500
$921,700
2023
$9,472 (+8.1%)
$592,200 + $323,900
$916,100
2022
$8,760 (+2.3%)
$564,000 + $296,500
$860,500
2021
$8,559 (+1.6%)
$559,900 + $280,000
$839,900
2020
$8,423 (+6.0%)
$560,300 + $274,500
$834,800
2019
$7,948 (+3.4%)
$510,000 + $228,700
$738,700
2018
$7,686 (+6.1%)
$463,700 + $215,900
$679,600
2017
$7,247 (−1.1%)
$437,500 + $183,500
$621,000
2016
$7,324 (+5.4%)
$390,700 + $193,800
$584,500
2015
$6,949 (+11.8%)
$360,700 + $190,400
$551,100
2014
$6,215
$316,000 + $174,900
$490,900
2013
$6,217 (+9.4%)
$289,300 + $174,000
$463,300
2012
$5,685 (+3.0%)
$260,300 + $174,000
$434,300
2011
$5,520 (+2.0%)
$260,300 + $174,000
$434,300
2010
$5,410 (+4.5%)
$260,300 + $179,500
$439,800
2009
$5,178
$244,400 + $197,800
$442,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,284
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
747393
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Apr 24, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Interior Features: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,188
Foundation Area: 1,100
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Stone
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,331.18
Tax Year: 2005
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil, Natural Gas
Heating Units: 2
Cooling: Individual
Location
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N
Location Information
Directions: Powderhouse Blvd to Alewife
UnparsedAddress: 279 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Somerville MA 02144
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Park
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,284
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 747393
Home facts updated by county records on Apr 24, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
George High Englesby Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
6/10
Justus C. Richardson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
6/10
Dracut Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Dracut, MA • 02144
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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$817,000 – $988,000
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