Off market jul 2011 for $572K

$1,517,304

•

3,615

sq ft

5 Forster St, Somerville, MA 02145

About this home

Multi-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

4,500 sq ftLot Size

$420Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Maria Mastromarino • Century 21 Commonwealth

Listed by Cathy Paolillo • Century 21 Commonwealth

Bought with Harry Silverstein • Redfin Corp.

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•Source:MLS PIN #71210603

Redfin Estimate

$1,517,304

$945K since sold in July 2011$25K since October

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This home's estimate is 7.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.41M) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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B
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C
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D
8 beds3 baths3,111 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 7, 2026
$1,625,000
E
8 beds3 baths3,548 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 31, 2026
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F
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Market trends in 02145, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.9%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$770K

$30K MoM

Avg. days on market

35d

6 days MoM

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15 MoM

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Sale history for 5 Forster St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,337 (+5.0%)

$428,400 + $885,700

$1,314,100

2024

$13,658 (+6.6%)

$428,400 + $869,900

$1,298,300

2023

$12,814 (+6.0%)

$428,400 + $810,900

$1,239,300

2022

$12,086 (+5.5%)

$407,900 + $779,300

$1,187,200

2021

$11,459 (+6.5%)

$388,500 + $736,000

$1,124,500

2020

$10,759 (+9.7%)

$373,600 + $692,700

$1,066,300

2019

$9,806 (+9.4%)

$317,100 + $594,200

$911,300

2018

$8,967 (+2.0%)

$305,900 + $486,900

$792,800

2017

$8,791 (+4.3%)

$285,300 + $468,000

$753,300

2016

$8,431 (+4.1%)

$246,600 + $426,300

$672,900

2015

$8,101 (+10.1%)

$219,900 + $422,500

$642,400

2014

$7,357 (−0.9%)

$192,600 + $388,500

$581,100

2013

$7,425 (+11.4%)

$183,700 + $369,600

$553,300

2012

$6,664 (+3.7%)

$183,700 + $325,400

$509,100

2011

$6,425 (+1.5%)

$183,700 + $321,800

$505,500

2010

$6,330 (−4.5%)

$186,200 + $328,400

$514,600

2009

$6,630

$218,200 + $348,000

$566,200

Tax history for 5 Forster St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,337 (+5.0%)

$428,400 + $885,700

$1,314,100

2024

$13,658 (+6.6%)

$428,400 + $869,900

$1,298,300

2023

$12,814 (+6.0%)

$428,400 + $810,900

$1,239,300

2022

$12,086 (+5.5%)

$407,900 + $779,300

$1,187,200

2021

$11,459 (+6.5%)

$388,500 + $736,000

$1,124,500

2020

$10,759 (+9.7%)

$373,600 + $692,700

$1,066,300

2019

$9,806 (+9.4%)

$317,100 + $594,200

$911,300

2018

$8,967 (+2.0%)

$305,900 + $486,900

$792,800

2017

$8,791 (+4.3%)

$285,300 + $468,000

$753,300

2016

$8,431 (+4.1%)

$246,600 + $426,300

$672,900

2015

$8,101 (+10.1%)

$219,900 + $422,500

$642,400

2014

$7,357 (−0.9%)

$192,600 + $388,500

$581,100

2013

$7,425 (+11.4%)

$183,700 + $369,600

$553,300

2012

$6,664 (+3.7%)

$183,700 + $325,400

$509,100

2011

$6,425 (+1.5%)

$183,700 + $321,800

$505,500

2010

$6,330 (−4.5%)

$186,200 + $328,400

$514,600

2009

$6,630

$218,200 + $348,000

$566,200

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,356 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,615

Year built

1900

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

754773

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Appliances
Appliances: Range

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior Features: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 1
Lease: Y

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: Y

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,615
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 4
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch

Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family
Levels: 4

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
Road Surface Type: Paved

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,425
Tax Year: 2011

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Range
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil, Natural Gas
Heating Units: 2

Location

Location Information
Directions: Broadway to Forster Street
UnparsedAddress: 5 Forster St, Somerville MA 02145

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,615
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 4,356 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 754773

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Arthur D. Healey School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

5/10

Somerville High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

63% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Somerville, MA • 02145

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.44M – $1.75M

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Home values near 5 Forster St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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9 Forster Street, Somerville, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4097 Sq. Ft.	$1,655,655

Address	Redfin Estimate
9 Forster Street, Somerville, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4097 Sq. Ft.	$1,551,611
55 Tennyson Street, Somerville, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2361 Sq. Ft.	$1,410,496

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Forster Street, Somerville, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4394 Sq. Ft.	$1,478,433
130 Sycamore Street, Somerville, MA 9 Beds \| 8 Baths \| 3707 Sq. Ft.	—

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