Located on a tree-lined side street in prime Davis Sq neighborhood, is a beautifully sunlit home that must seen to be believed. Walk through the door of this historic mansard, into the entry; comprised of a space for coats & shoes & a nook for a desk/bench. Through the entry, is a bright living room with dramatic high ceilings & original crown molding. To the right of the living room is the large master with its bow window & decorative marble fireplace. Then, there is a 2nd large bedroom with great closet space. Walk through the living room into the updated kitchen & dining area; a spacious place to entertain! The dining area expands through sliding glass doors onto your private deck, overlooking a HUGE shared yard! Front yard is a perennial garden just starting to bloom! To complete the package is a/c, in-unit laundry, basement and parking. This condo has it all - located near bike path, Davis Red Line T, theater & many great shops & restaurants! 1/2 mile to Ball Sq/future Green Line!
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,604 (+7.3%)
$788,600
2024
$8,018 (+2.5%)
$762,200
2023
$7,824 (+3.5%)
$756,700
2022
$7,562 (+10.0%)
$742,800
2021
$6,872 (+1.0%)
$674,400
2020
$6,805 (+3.6%)
$674,400
2019
$6,570 (−0.9%)
$610,600
2018
$6,630 (+1.6%)
$586,200
2017
$6,528 (+4.0%)
$559,400
2016
$6,274 (+17.8%)
$500,700
2015
$5,324 (+1.4%)
$422,200
2014
$5,250 (−1.8%)
$414,700
2013
$5,345 (+5.7%)
$398,300
2012
$5,057 (+11.7%)
$386,300
2011
$4,529 (−7.4%)
$356,300
2010
$4,889 (+13.4%)
$397,500
2009
$4,310
$368,100
Tax history for 23 Appleton St #1
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,604 (+7.3%)
$788,600
2024
$8,018 (+2.5%)
$762,200
2023
$7,824 (+3.5%)
$756,700
2022
$7,562 (+10.0%)
$742,800
2021
$6,872 (+1.0%)
$674,400
2020
$6,805 (+3.6%)
$674,400
2019
$6,570 (−0.9%)
$610,600
2018
$6,630 (+1.6%)
$586,200
2017
$6,528 (+4.0%)
$559,400
2016
$6,274 (+17.8%)
$500,700
2015
$5,324 (+1.4%)
$422,200
2014
$5,250 (−1.8%)
$414,700
2013
$5,345 (+5.7%)
$398,300
2012
$5,057 (+11.7%)
$386,300
2011
$4,529 (−7.4%)
$356,300
2010
$4,889 (+13.4%)
$397,500
2009
$4,310
$368,100
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,009
Year built
1870
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Middlesex County
APN
4436416
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
NR
Neighborhood Residence District
To implement the objectives of the Comprehen Sive Plan of the City of Somerville.; To conserve already established areas of detached and semi-detached residential buildings.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Public service
Educational/school
Recreation
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: First
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Living Room Information
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Y
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor, In Unit, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 4
Flooring: Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Name: 23 Appleton Street Condominium
Building Area (Total): 1,035
StructureType: 2/3 Family
Stories (Total): 1
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Effective: 2002
Year Built Details: Approximate
Lead Paint: Certified Treated
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Storage, Garden
Property Information
PropertySubType: Condominium
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: Unit Placement(Street)
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,804.70
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: $250
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance
Association Amenities: Hot Water
Location Information
Directions: Off Willow St.
UnparsedAddress: 23 Appleton St. # 1, Somerville MA 02144
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
Pets Allowed: Yes
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,009
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1870
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 4436416
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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Lifestyle
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