5 Russell Rd is a 2,849 square foot multi-family home on a 2,614 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Somerville data, we estimate the home's value is $1,388,550.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
2,614 sq ftLot Size
$487Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,388,550
$34K since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 9.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.54M) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,664 (+4.5%)
$630,200 + $530,600
$1,160,800
2024
$12,113 (+2.4%)
$630,200 + $521,200
$1,151,400
2023
$11,830 (+6.2%)
$630,200 + $513,900
$1,144,100
2022
$11,138 (+2.9%)
$600,200 + $493,900
$1,094,100
2021
$10,826 (+3.6%)
$595,900 + $466,500
$1,062,400
2020
$10,447 (+5.6%)
$596,300 + $439,100
$1,035,400
2019
$9,894 (+7.7%)
$542,800 + $376,700
$919,500
2018
$9,185 (+2.0%)
$493,500 + $318,600
$812,100
2017
$9,007 (+3.5%)
$465,500 + $306,300
$771,800
2016
$8,703 (+4.5%)
$415,700 + $278,900
$694,600
2015
$8,328 (+11.4%)
$383,900 + $276,500
$660,400
2014
$7,476 (+3.6%)
$336,300 + $254,200
$590,500
2013
$7,216 (+2.5%)
$295,500 + $242,200
$537,700
2012
$7,038 (+3.0%)
$295,500 + $242,200
$537,700
2011
$6,834 (+2.4%)
$295,500 + $242,200
$537,700
2010
$6,674 (+9.1%)
$295,500 + $247,100
$542,600
2009
$6,117
$277,400 + $245,000
$522,400
Tax history for 5 Russell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,664 (+4.5%)
$630,200 + $530,600
$1,160,800
2024
$12,113 (+2.4%)
$630,200 + $521,200
$1,151,400
2023
$11,830 (+6.2%)
$630,200 + $513,900
$1,144,100
2022
$11,138 (+2.9%)
$600,200 + $493,900
$1,094,100
2021
$10,826 (+3.6%)
$595,900 + $466,500
$1,062,400
2020
$10,447 (+5.6%)
$596,300 + $439,100
$1,035,400
2019
$9,894 (+7.7%)
$542,800 + $376,700
$919,500
2018
$9,185 (+2.0%)
$493,500 + $318,600
$812,100
2017
$9,007 (+3.5%)
$465,500 + $306,300
$771,800
2016
$8,703 (+4.5%)
$415,700 + $278,900
$694,600
2015
$8,328 (+11.4%)
$383,900 + $276,500
$660,400
2014
$7,476 (+3.6%)
$336,300 + $254,200
$590,500
2013
$7,216 (+2.5%)
$295,500 + $242,200
$537,700
2012
$7,038 (+3.0%)
$295,500 + $242,200
$537,700
2011
$6,834 (+2.4%)
$295,500 + $242,200
$537,700
2010
$6,674 (+9.1%)
$295,500 + $247,100
$542,600
2009
$6,117
$277,400 + $245,000
$522,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Dec 20, 2022 • Active
Gas fitting
Install a new boiler.
Gas
Dec 20, 2022 • Active
Plumbing
Install a new boiler.
Gas
Plumbing
Water heater
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 12
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Excellent
Building Style Type: Multi-Family
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,849
Gross Sq. Ft: 4,423
# of Units: 2
# of Stories: 3
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: On Street
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 2,614
Municipality Name: SOMERVILLE
Acres: 0.06
Zoning Code: RB
State Use Description: 2-FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,849
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 2,614 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 747971
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
West Somerville Neighborhood School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
5/10
Somerville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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