Spacious 2 family on attractive tree lined street in great location. Close to Tufts, Teele Sq. and Davis Sq. Charming details, both units boast built in china cabinets, primarily hardwood floors, eat-in kitchens, and back porches. First unit offers 3 bedrooms and full bath. Second unit includes top two floors with 5 bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths. Terrific opportunity awaits.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
3,563 sq ftLot Size
$490Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Melissa Perrone• Carlson GMAC Real Estate
PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP SHOWS IN THIS LARGE TWO FAMILY ON QUIET STREET BY TUFTS AND DAVIS SQ. IT OFFERS NATURAL WOODWORK, BUILT-IN CHINAS, HIGH CEILINGS, SPARKLING PINE FLOORS AND A TWO CAR GARAGE ON DOUBLE WIDE DRIVEWAY.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,150 (+6.4%)
$561,800 + $551,900
$1,113,700
2024
$11,415 (+2.6%)
$561,800 + $523,300
$1,085,100
2023
$11,131 (+8.6%)
$561,800 + $514,700
$1,076,500
2022
$10,248 (+2.9%)
$535,000 + $471,700
$1,006,700
2021
$9,957 (+1.9%)
$531,100 + $446,000
$977,100
2020
$9,776 (+6.9%)
$531,500 + $437,400
$968,900
2019
$9,143 (+4.4%)
$483,800 + $365,900
$849,700
2018
$8,756 (+4.0%)
$439,800 + $334,400
$774,200
2017
$8,419 (−3.1%)
$414,900 + $306,500
$721,400
2016
$8,685 (+4.5%)
$370,500 + $322,600
$693,100
2015
$8,313 (+11.0%)
$342,200 + $317,000
$659,200
2014
$7,491 (+9.4%)
$299,800 + $291,900
$591,700
2013
$6,847 (+2.5%)
$274,400 + $235,800
$510,200
2012
$6,679 (+3.0%)
$274,400 + $235,800
$510,200
2011
$6,485 (+1.9%)
$274,400 + $235,800
$510,200
2010
$6,364 (+1.5%)
$274,400 + $243,000
$517,400
2009
$6,271
$257,600 + $277,900
$535,500
Tax history for 42-44 Sunset Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,150 (+6.4%)
$561,800 + $551,900
$1,113,700
2024
$11,415 (+2.6%)
$561,800 + $523,300
$1,085,100
2023
$11,131 (+8.6%)
$561,800 + $514,700
$1,076,500
2022
$10,248 (+2.9%)
$535,000 + $471,700
$1,006,700
2021
$9,957 (+1.9%)
$531,100 + $446,000
$977,100
2020
$9,776 (+6.9%)
$531,500 + $437,400
$968,900
2019
$9,143 (+4.4%)
$483,800 + $365,900
$849,700
2018
$8,756 (+4.0%)
$439,800 + $334,400
$774,200
2017
$8,419 (−3.1%)
$414,900 + $306,500
$721,400
2016
$8,685 (+4.5%)
$370,500 + $322,600
$693,100
2015
$8,313 (+11.0%)
$342,200 + $317,000
$659,200
2014
$7,491 (+9.4%)
$299,800 + $291,900
$591,700
2013
$6,847 (+2.5%)
$274,400 + $235,800
$510,200
2012
$6,679 (+3.0%)
$274,400 + $235,800
$510,200
2011
$6,485 (+1.9%)
$274,400 + $235,800
$510,200
2010
$6,364 (+1.5%)
$274,400 + $243,000
$517,400
2009
$6,271
$257,600 + $277,900
$535,500
*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
8
Baths
2.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,485 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,201
Year built
1930
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Middlesex County
APN
747660
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
Nov 22, 2024 • Active
Electrical
Upgrade the 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: 6
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 14
Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: Y
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: Y
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,936
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,611.50
Tax Year: 2005
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Location
Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 42-44 Sunset Road, Somerville MA 02144
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping
Public facts
Beds: 8
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,201
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 747660
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
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 • 2.2mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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