A Quintessential Urban Oasis in the Treetops. Located on a Tree-Lined Side Street with a Walk Score of 95, This Elegantly Renovated Penthouse is in the Perfect Porter Square/Davis Square Location, close to Every Amenity Imaginable in the City. The layout is wonderfully bright, open, and fantastically efficient, set-off by cathedral ceilings, sunny skylights, and beautiful hardwood floors. Chef's kitchen with ample counter space, breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a lovely bay-window. Flanking the raised living room are two good-sized bedrooms. The marble tiled bathroom has a spa-like oversized shower. A dreamy private deck AND an exclusive fenced-in patio complete this amazing offering. Additional features include central air, in-unit laundry, recessed lighting, lots of private storage. Easy access to RED LINE/Commuter Rail. Leave your car at home and hit the supermarket, pharmacy, restaurants, shops, book store, and gym all within a few blocks.
CondoProperty Type
1900Year Built
$952Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by David Lilley• RE/MAX Destiny
Bought with Karen Morgan• Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Renovated top floor urban chic home in A+ Porter Square location. Light filled condo highlighted by vaulted ceilings and skylights. Fantastic kitchen for cooking with ample counter space, breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops. Sought after open floor plan with two good sized bedrooms. Want outdoor space? Enjoy your own deck AND a private fenced-in patio too. Additional amenities include central air, in-unit laundry, recessed lighting, private storage and a pet friendly association. Easy access to the Red Line subway, commuter rail, supermarket, pharmacy, book store and restaurants within a few blocks. Walk Score 92.
MLS PIN #71518430
Jun 14, 2013
Sold
$430,000
$546/sq ft
May 6, 2013
Contingent
—
May 2, 2013
Listed
$409,000
$519/sq ft
+8
Bright and airy Somerville 2 bed condominium was fully renovated in 2006. Located just minutes from the Porter Square Shopping Center, the Cambridge border, the T and Commuter Rail,and an abundance of restaurants,this treetop home is a rare offering. Sleek granite kitchen, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors and recessed lighting throughout. Washer/dryer in unit,5 skylights, luxurious bathroom with granite shower surround, extra storage in basement, sunny deck and private garden area.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,602 (+5.8%)
$696,800
2024
$7,182 (+3.1%)
$682,700
2023
$6,967 (+5.6%)
$673,800
2022
$6,598 (+2.1%)
$648,100
2021
$6,460 (+4.4%)
$634,000
2020
$6,189 (−3.2%)
$613,400
2019
$6,394 (+25.2%)
$594,200
2018
$5,106 (−3.9%)
$451,500
2017
$5,315 (+6.1%)
$455,400
2016
$5,008 (+6.2%)
$399,700
2015
$4,717 (+5.6%)
$374,100
2014
$4,468 (+4.8%)
$352,900
2013
$4,265 (+1.1%)
$317,800
2012
$4,218 (+2.7%)
$322,200
2011
$4,109 (+5.1%)
$323,300
2010
$3,911 (+1.5%)
$318,000
2009
$3,854
$329,100
Tax history for 28 Holyoke Rd #3
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,602 (+5.8%)
$696,800
2024
$7,182 (+3.1%)
$682,700
2023
$6,967 (+5.6%)
$673,800
2022
$6,598 (+2.1%)
$648,100
2021
$6,460 (+4.4%)
$634,000
2020
$6,189 (−3.2%)
$613,400
2019
$6,394 (+25.2%)
$594,200
2018
$5,106 (−3.9%)
$451,500
2017
$5,315 (+6.1%)
$455,400
2016
$5,008 (+6.2%)
$399,700
2015
$4,717 (+5.6%)
$374,100
2014
$4,468 (+4.8%)
$352,900
2013
$4,265 (+1.1%)
$317,800
2012
$4,218 (+2.7%)
$322,200
2011
$4,109 (+5.1%)
$323,300
2010
$3,911 (+1.5%)
$318,000
2009
$3,854
$329,100
*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.
788
Year built
1900
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Middlesex County
APN
4589632
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.
Directions: Holyoke is U-shaped street that has two intersections with Elm St. Across from the Kennedy School.
UnparsedAddress: 28 Holyoke Rd # 3, Somerville MA 02143
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 788
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 4589632
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi
8/10
Somerville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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