Off market aug 2011 for $734K

$1,856,817

•

3,915

sq ft

21 Appleton St, Somerville, MA 02144

About this home

Rare find! Davis Sq Standard 15 room, 3 family, owned by same family over 50 years. Incredible location, ranked as a Walker's Paradise with a walk score of 92. Oversized w/ over 3900 sq ft of living area per city's assessor's record. Property needs updating. No driveway but there is room for a curb cut. Great yard. Can possibly be delivered vacant for a 9/1 closing. Major systems, i.e. heat & electric, have been done over recently. AGENTS: SEE FIRM REMARKS FOR COBROKE INFO

Multi-familyProperty Type

1910Year Built

4,963 sq ftLot Size

$474Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Stephen Bremis • Bremis, James J. Inc.

Listed by • Bremis, James J. Inc.

Bought with Lenore Hill • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #71243257

Redfin Estimate

$1,856,817

$1.1M since sold in August 2011$44K since September

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This home's estimate is 12.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.65M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$1,660,000
A
7 beds2.5 baths3,834 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$1,555,000
B
6 beds3 baths3,357 sq ft
45-47 Pearson Ave, Somerville, MA 02144
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$2,023,000
C
9 beds3 baths3,438 sq ft
18 Acadia Park, Somerville, MA 02143
SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$1,570,000
D
6 beds3 baths2,719 sq ft
157 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$1,600,000
E
8 beds2 baths3,847 sq ft
45 Francesca Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$1,495,500
F
5 beds3 baths2,667 sq ft
137-139 Morrison Ave, Somerville, MA 02144

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Market trends in 02144, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

101.6%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$150K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 21 Appleton St

Date

Event

Price

LISTANZA #5

May 5, 2026

Rental Removed

$4,400

$1/sq ft

Jul 31, 2025

Listed for Rent

$4,400

$1/sq ft

RENTALBEAST #4

Jul 30, 2025

Rental Removed

$4,400

$1/sq ft

Apr 19, 2025

Listed for Rent

$4,400

$1/sq ft

LISTANZA #3

Apr 8, 2025

Rental Removed

$4,400

$1/sq ft

Apr 5, 2025

Listed for Rent

$4,400

$1/sq ft

LISTANZA #2

Apr 5, 2025

Rental Removed

$4,400

$1/sq ft

Mar 31, 2025

Listed for Rent

$4,400

$1/sq ft

Mar 27, 2025

Rental Removed

$4,400

$1/sq ft

Mar 25, 2025

Listed for Rent

$4,400

$1/sq ft

RENT. #1

Jul 3, 2022

Price Changed

$4,000

$1/sq ft

MLS PIN #71243257

Aug 18, 2011

Sold

$734,000

$187/sq ft

Jun 29, 2011

Contingent

—

Jun 3, 2011

Listed

$799,900

$204/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,703 (+6.0%)

$767,500 + $763,500

$1,531,000

2024

$15,755 (−0.7%)

$767,500 + $730,100

$1,497,600

2023

$15,865 (+5.1%)

$767,500 + $766,800

$1,534,300

2022

$15,096 (+2.1%)

$730,900 + $752,000

$1,482,900

2021

$14,786 (+1.0%)

$725,600 + $725,400

$1,451,000

2020

$14,645 (+4.9%)

$726,000 + $725,400

$1,451,400

2019

$13,961 (+15.5%)

$661,000 + $636,500

$1,297,500

2018

$12,087 (+2.4%)

$600,900 + $467,800

$1,068,700

2017

$11,798 (+5.7%)

$566,900 + $444,100

$1,011,000

2016

$11,165 (+7.6%)

$506,200 + $384,900

$891,100

2015

$10,376 (+13.3%)

$467,500 + $355,300

$822,800

2014

$9,157 (−3.4%)

$409,500 + $313,800

$723,300

2013

$9,475 (+5.9%)

$359,800 + $346,200

$706,000

2012

$8,951 (+3.0%)

$359,800 + $324,000

$683,800

2011

$8,691 (+11.5%)

$359,800 + $324,000

$683,800

2010

$7,798 (+3.9%)

$359,800 + $274,200

$634,000

2009

$7,508

$337,800 + $303,400

$641,200

Tax history for 21 Appleton St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,703 (+6.0%)

$767,500 + $763,500

$1,531,000

2024

$15,755 (−0.7%)

$767,500 + $730,100

$1,497,600

2023

$15,865 (+5.1%)

$767,500 + $766,800

$1,534,300

2022

$15,096 (+2.1%)

$730,900 + $752,000

$1,482,900

2021

$14,786 (+1.0%)

$725,600 + $725,400

$1,451,000

2020

$14,645 (+4.9%)

$726,000 + $725,400

$1,451,400

2019

$13,961 (+15.5%)

$661,000 + $636,500

$1,297,500

2018

$12,087 (+2.4%)

$600,900 + $467,800

$1,068,700

2017

$11,798 (+5.7%)

$566,900 + $444,100

$1,011,000

2016

$11,165 (+7.6%)

$506,200 + $384,900

$891,100

2015

$10,376 (+13.3%)

$467,500 + $355,300

$822,800

2014

$9,157 (−3.4%)

$409,500 + $313,800

$723,300

2013

$9,475 (+5.9%)

$359,800 + $346,200

$706,000

2012

$8,951 (+3.0%)

$359,800 + $324,000

$683,800

2011

$8,691 (+11.5%)

$359,800 + $324,000

$683,800

2010

$7,798 (+3.9%)

$359,800 + $274,200

$634,000

2009

$7,508

$337,800 + $303,400

$641,200

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,792 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,915

Year built

1910

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

750296

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Open Parking Spaces: 0
Parking Features: On Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 15
Flooring: Wood

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N

Unit #3 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 3
Lease: Y

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,915
Foundation Area: 999,999,999
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch

Property Information
PropertySubType: 3 Family
Levels: 3

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,691.10
Tax Year: 2011

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers

Location

Location Information
Directions: Located off of Willow Ave , just a few homes in from the corner of Liberty Ave & Appleton Street
UnparsedAddress: 21 Appleton St, Somerville MA 02144

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, House of Worship, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,915
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 750296

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Benjamin G. Brown School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

8/10

John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Somerville High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

6/10

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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

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

63% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Somerville, MA • 02144

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.76M – $2.14M

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Home values near 21 Appleton St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
20 Appleton St Apt 2, Somerville, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1446 Sq. Ft.	$1,049,420
25 Appleton St, Somerville, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1574 Sq. Ft.	$1,415,571

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Appleton St, Somerville, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1690 Sq. Ft.	$1,145,956
24 Appleton St, Somerville, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2083 Sq. Ft.	$1,987,877

Address	Redfin Estimate
17 Appleton St, Somerville, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2170 Sq. Ft.	$1,297,246
23 Appleton St Apt 2, Somerville, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1100 Sq. Ft.	$830,220

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