A spacious and charming urban oasis. This upper duplex sits in a handsome Victorian with restored clapboard and shingle siding. Feels like an elevated house - formal living/dining/kitchen on 2nd floor plus 4 true bedrooms on the 3rd level. Front and rear private staircases. Take note of the preserved coved ceilings, multiple bay windows, long-planked historic floors, and cute vintage pantry. Enjoy leafy views from two private decks or the lush shared patio. Garage the car or have an oversized detached workshop. Large deeded basement area with private laundry. Many updates including recent bathroom, new furnace and 6-zone eco AC system, windows, electrical, and full insulation. Ideal location - Holyoke is a quiet secret loop tucked around the corner from Porter Square, the Red Line, 75+ shops, and the Kennedy swimming pool. Offers reviewed Tuesday 4pm.
CondoProperty Type
1909Year Built
$656Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Christopher Young• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave.
Location! Location! Lovely side street duplex four bedroom condo with numerous upgrades to the building. Newer bath, windows, water heater, brand new rear deck and the exterior was recently painted. Features include front & rear decks. hardwood floors, french doors, bay windows, ceiling fans, multiple private staircases, eat-in kitchen with separate pantry. Kitchen awaiting updates. The laundry is common, huge amount of storage, common garden/patio, and a garage parking space!Walk to everything
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,542 (+5.8%)
$966,300
2024
$9,967 (+1.0%)
$947,400
2023
$9,865 (+0.8%)
$954,100
2022
$9,783 (+2.0%)
$961,000
2021
$9,591 (+0.7%)
$941,200
2020
$9,525 (+21.8%)
$944,000
2019
$7,818 (+1.8%)
$726,600
2018
$7,682 (+14.5%)
$679,200
2017
$6,710 (−3.6%)
$575,000
2016
$6,964 (+17.9%)
$555,800
2015
$5,905 (+1.3%)
$468,300
2014
$5,832 (+7.7%)
$460,700
2013
$5,416 (+20.4%)
$403,600
2012
$4,500 (−5.3%)
$343,800
2011
$4,754 (+9.2%)
$374,000
2010
$4,352 (+8.6%)
$353,800
2009
$4,006
$342,100
Tax history for 51 Holyoke Rd #2
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,542 (+5.8%)
$966,300
2024
$9,967 (+1.0%)
$947,400
2023
$9,865 (+0.8%)
$954,100
2022
$9,783 (+2.0%)
$961,000
2021
$9,591 (+0.7%)
$941,200
2020
$9,525 (+21.8%)
$944,000
2019
$7,818 (+1.8%)
$726,600
2018
$7,682 (+14.5%)
$679,200
2017
$6,710 (−3.6%)
$575,000
2016
$6,964 (+17.9%)
$555,800
2015
$5,905 (+1.3%)
$468,300
2014
$5,832 (+7.7%)
$460,700
2013
$5,416 (+20.4%)
$403,600
2012
$4,500 (−5.3%)
$343,800
2011
$4,754 (+9.2%)
$374,000
2010
$4,352 (+8.6%)
$353,800
2009
$4,006
$342,100
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
1,590
Year built
1909
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Middlesex County
APN
4555085
Parking Spaces
1
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
$174 /month
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Feb 11, 2020.
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Y
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,590
Construction Materials: Frame
StructureType: 2/3 Family, Duplex
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Effective: 2005
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio
Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Reserve Funds
Location Information
Directions: 1 block from Porter Sq. Off of Elm St near Kennedy School.
UnparsedAddress: 51 Holyoke Rd # 2, Somerville MA 02144
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Bike Path, Public School, T-Station, University
Pets Allowed: Yes
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,590
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 1
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1909
Year Renovated: 2020
County: Middlesex County
APN: 4555085
HOA Dues: $174/month
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Feb 11, 2020
Other
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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