TREMENDOUS opportunity to LIVE IN A 2-family Next door to Tufts University in Somerville. This property offers options for the owner-occupant, investor or developer. #1 contains an entry hall, 2bedrooms, living room, dining room with beautiful built-in china cabinet, and eat-in kitchen with pantry. #2 consists of two floors with an entry hall, 3 bedrooms, living room, dining room, updated eat-in-kitchen with built-in desk area, enclosed porch, and plenty of attic storage including a cedar closet. Wood floors and NEW windows throughout and TWO brand new HEATING SYSTEMS.Trim is original unpainted Gumwood. Full basement. Off-street parking for TWO CARS and a back yard for grilling or gardening TOO!. WOW! This Two Family Home is perfect for anyone that is attending the University Academic school year. Less than a 3 min walk to class,10min walk to Davis SQ, RED LINE M.B.T.A.Train Station to Harvard sq. CANCLED NO ! open house !!!! CANCLED NO!!! open house !!!!!!
Multi-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
3,417 sq ftLot Size
$564Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Lori Pavidis• 929 Real Estate.com/Cambridge Real Estate Associates.com
Bought with Annmarie DiGiovanni• Century 21 Bond Realty, Inc.
Fantastic opportunity to own a 2-family on the outskirts of Tufts University in Somerville. This property offers options for the owner-occupant, investor, or developer to put their personal touch on a solid home owned by the same family for generations. Unit 1 contains an entry hall, 2 bedrooms, living room, dining room with beautiful built-in china cabinet, and eat-in kitchen with pantry. Unit 2 consists of two floors with an entry hall, 3 bedrooms, living room, dining room, updated eat-in-kitchen with built-in desk area, enclosed porch, and plenty of attic storage including a cedar closet. Wood floors and replacement windows throughout, and great city views. Much of the trim is original unpainted gumwood. Full basement. Off-street parking for one car and a small back yard for grilling or gardening. This is an exciting opportunity so don't miss out!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,059 (+7.0%)
$922,000
2024
$9,399 (+2.2%)
$893,400
2023
$9,196 (+7.9%)
$889,400
2022
$8,521 (+4.1%)
$837,000
2021
$8,189 (+2.8%)
$803,600
2020
$7,964 (+2.0%)
$789,300
2019
$7,810 (+2.7%)
$725,800
2018
$7,606 (−0.9%)
$672,500
2017
$7,678 (+12.7%)
$657,900
2016
$6,811 (+5.0%)
$543,600
2015
$6,484 (+9.8%)
$514,200
2014
$5,903 (−7.1%)
$466,300
2013
$6,352 (+5.5%)
$473,300
2012
$6,021 (+4.7%)
$460,000
2011
$5,750 (+8.1%)
$452,400
2010
$5,319 (−7.0%)
$432,400
2009
$5,719
$488,400
Tax history for 5-7 Upland Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,059 (+7.0%)
$922,000
2024
$9,399 (+2.2%)
$893,400
2023
$9,196 (+7.9%)
$889,400
2022
$8,521 (+4.1%)
$837,000
2021
$8,189 (+2.8%)
$803,600
2020
$7,964 (+2.0%)
$789,300
2019
$7,810 (+2.7%)
$725,800
2018
$7,606 (−0.9%)
$672,500
2017
$7,678 (+12.7%)
$657,900
2016
$6,811 (+5.0%)
$543,600
2015
$6,484 (+9.8%)
$514,200
2014
$5,903 (−7.1%)
$466,300
2013
$6,352 (+5.5%)
$473,300
2012
$6,021 (+4.7%)
$460,000
2011
$5,750 (+8.1%)
$452,400
2010
$5,319 (−7.0%)
$432,400
2009
$5,719
$488,400
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,116
Year built
1920
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Middlesex County
APN
4507283
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
Sep 23, 2021 • Final
Building
Roofing
Sep 14, 2021 • Active
Building
Remodel
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.
Green Energy Efficient : Attic Vent Elec., Thermostat
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping
ViewYN: Has View
View: City View(s), Scenic View(s)
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,896
Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Heating & Cooling
Heating Units: 2
Location
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: Y
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: Y
Location Information
Directions: please use G.P.S.
UnparsedAddress: 5-7 Upland Road, Somerville MA 02144
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,116
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 4507283
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
West Somerville Neighborhood School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
Somerville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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