A Rare Opportunity in West Somerville. Here's a beautiful two-family home on a quaint side street in West Somerville. WalkScore says "Very Walkable", "Very Bikeable", and "Excellent Transit". The brand new MBTA Green Line Stop is under a mile away, and Davis Sq, known for its trendy restaurants, shops, and nightlife is also nearby. The 1st floor unit is a lovely 2 bedroom unit with a gracious foyer, living room, dining room, and eat-in kitchen. The spacious 2nd floor unit has a similar layout, but with a third bedroom and sunroom. The units feature Antique Maple Floors, Elegant Wainscoting, Enclosed Back Porches, In-Unit Laundry, and Storage in the Basement. Don't miss the Massive Back Yard with Patio, and the Two-Bay Garage at the end of the Long Driveway. This house is perfect for multi-generational living, an income property, or possible condo conversion. Tufts is around the corner, and Harvard, MIT, Downtown Boston, and Points North, are quickly reachable.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,692 (+5.6%)
$631,600 + $348,400
$980,000
2024
$10,122 (+2.3%)
$631,600 + $330,600
$962,200
2023
$9,891 (+8.0%)
$631,600 + $325,000
$956,600
2022
$9,160 (+2.2%)
$601,600 + $298,200
$899,800
2021
$8,960 (+1.6%)
$597,200 + $282,100
$879,300
2020
$8,822 (+5.6%)
$597,500 + $276,800
$874,300
2019
$8,351 (+3.2%)
$543,900 + $232,200
$776,100
2018
$8,091 (+3.6%)
$494,500 + $220,900
$715,400
2017
$7,811 (−1.0%)
$466,500 + $202,800
$669,300
2016
$7,889 (+5.3%)
$416,600 + $213,000
$629,600
2015
$7,492 (+11.6%)
$384,700 + $209,400
$594,100
2014
$6,711 (+2.1%)
$337,000 + $193,100
$530,100
2013
$6,574 (+2.5%)
$308,500 + $181,400
$489,900
2012
$6,413 (+3.0%)
$308,500 + $181,400
$489,900
2011
$6,227 (+2.2%)
$308,500 + $181,400
$489,900
2010
$6,093 (+4.1%)
$308,500 + $186,900
$495,400
2009
$5,854
$289,500 + $210,400
$499,900
Tax history for 23 College Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,692 (+5.6%)
$631,600 + $348,400
$980,000
2024
$10,122 (+2.3%)
$631,600 + $330,600
$962,200
2023
$9,891 (+8.0%)
$631,600 + $325,000
$956,600
2022
$9,160 (+2.2%)
$601,600 + $298,200
$899,800
2021
$8,960 (+1.6%)
$597,200 + $282,100
$879,300
2020
$8,822 (+5.6%)
$597,500 + $276,800
$874,300
2019
$8,351 (+3.2%)
$543,900 + $232,200
$776,100
2018
$8,091 (+3.6%)
$494,500 + $220,900
$715,400
2017
$7,811 (−1.0%)
$466,500 + $202,800
$669,300
2016
$7,889 (+5.3%)
$416,600 + $213,000
$629,600
2015
$7,492 (+11.6%)
$384,700 + $209,400
$594,100
2014
$6,711 (+2.1%)
$337,000 + $193,100
$530,100
2013
$6,574 (+2.5%)
$308,500 + $181,400
$489,900
2012
$6,413 (+3.0%)
$308,500 + $181,400
$489,900
2011
$6,227 (+2.2%)
$308,500 + $181,400
$489,900
2010
$6,093 (+4.1%)
$308,500 + $186,900
$495,400
2009
$5,854
$289,500 + $210,400
$499,900
*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
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,196
Year built
1925
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Middlesex County
APN
747840
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
Apr 1, 2026 • Active
Gas fitting
Supply and install gas piping for a remodel project.
Gas
Mar 26, 2026 • Active
Electrical
Install a new electrical service.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Concrete
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior Features: Storage, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Mudroom, Sunroom
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: Y
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 2
Lease: Y
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,196
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
Exterior Features: Garden
Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,122
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts, 60 Amps/Less
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Heating Units: 2
Cooling Units: 0
Location
Location Information
Directions: on College Hill in between Conwell and North
UnparsedAddress: 23 College Hill Rd, Somerville MA 02144
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,196
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 747840
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
West Somerville Neighborhood School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
5/10
Somerville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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