Top Location! Highland Rd is one of the most sought after streets & stands out not only for the lge landscaped areas btwn the tree lined street &sidewalk, but also for the gorgeous homes reminiscent of a time gone by. This home has been loved and cherished by the same family for many years and now it's your turn to update and make your own memories here. So much potential for your own customization. This lge 2 fam enjoys spacious rooms, coffered ceilings, beaut built-ins, original millwork, period details, hw flrs, sep utilities, elec & gas, and off street parking. The 3rd flr features a massive bedrm w/wainscoting, coffered ceilings & w/i closet, plus a 4th small bedrm. Common entry foyer & back hall. Closet w/toilet in basement, (not recently used). FHW heat on 1st flr, steam heat on 2nd & 3rd flr. Close to Red Line & Green Line, Ball Sq, Davis Sq, Magoun Sq & Porter Sq. Nearby to shops, restaurants, pubs, parks... right in the heart of West Somerville! Easy access to Rt 93 and Rt 2.
*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
2.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,485 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,352
Year built
1900
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Middlesex County
APN
751086
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
Mar 21, 2016 • Final
Plumbing
Work on a steam boiler.
HVAC
Mar 21, 2016 • Final
Gas fitting
Gas
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.
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Storage, Crown Molding, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Internet Available - Unknown, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Office/Den, Sunroom, Laundry Room
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,352
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White
Exterior Features
Roof: Tile, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family
Above Grade Finished Area: 3352
Levels: 3
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $14,579
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup, Varies per Unit
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, Individually Metered
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Unit Control, Steam
Heating Units: 2
Location
Location Information
Directions: Highland Road near Morrison Ave
UnparsedAddress: 23 Highland Rd, Somerville MA 02144
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,352
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 751086
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Tv Brackets Do Not Stay.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Benjamin G. Brown School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
8/10
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Somerville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
6/10
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