This cozy two family located on a quiet street that is convenient to Davis Sq., Minuteman Trail, & proposed green line extension. 1st floor apartment is a charming 1 bedroom. 2nd apartment has 2 levels & works well as a 3 bedroom. Both units have hardwood floors, updated kitchens & bathrooms, & enclosed front porches. Many major elements of house, such as roof & heating systems have been replaced within the past 11 years. Nice cozy yard. Great opportunity to own in a convenient location.
AWESOME LOCATION - WALK TO PORTER - CHARMING HOME ON A QUIET RESIDENTIAL STREET - GREAT OPPERTUNITY FOR THE FIRST TIME BUYER - COULD ALSO BE CONVERTED TO A WONDERFUL SINGLE FAMILY NEEDS INTERIOR WORK, BUT PRICED ACCORDINGLY
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,637 (+6.6%)
$514,300 + $460,700
$975,000
2024
$9,978 (+0.4%)
$514,300 + $434,200
$948,500
2023
$9,940 (+6.9%)
$514,300 + $447,000
$961,300
2022
$9,295 (+6.3%)
$489,800 + $423,300
$913,100
2021
$8,744 (+5.9%)
$466,500 + $391,600
$858,100
2020
$8,259 (+5.1%)
$448,600 + $369,900
$818,500
2019
$7,858 (+5.6%)
$390,100 + $340,200
$730,300
2018
$7,439 (+4.0%)
$354,600 + $303,100
$657,700
2017
$7,150 (−0.7%)
$334,500 + $278,200
$612,700
2016
$7,198
$305,900 + $268,600
$574,500
2015
$7,198 (+11.4%)
$304,300 + $266,500
$570,800
2014
$6,460 (+0.8%)
$269,800 + $240,500
$510,300
2013
$6,408 (+6.7%)
$244,200 + $233,300
$477,500
2012
$6,003 (+3.0%)
$234,800 + $223,800
$458,600
2011
$5,829 (+2.0%)
$234,800 + $223,800
$458,600
2010
$5,716 (+2.5%)
$237,100 + $227,600
$464,700
2009
$5,575
$242,800 + $233,300
$476,100
Tax history for 68 Alpine St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,637 (+6.6%)
$514,300 + $460,700
$975,000
2024
$9,978 (+0.4%)
$514,300 + $434,200
$948,500
2023
$9,940 (+6.9%)
$514,300 + $447,000
$961,300
2022
$9,295 (+6.3%)
$489,800 + $423,300
$913,100
2021
$8,744 (+5.9%)
$466,500 + $391,600
$858,100
2020
$8,259 (+5.1%)
$448,600 + $369,900
$818,500
2019
$7,858 (+5.6%)
$390,100 + $340,200
$730,300
2018
$7,439 (+4.0%)
$354,600 + $303,100
$657,700
2017
$7,150 (−0.7%)
$334,500 + $278,200
$612,700
2016
$7,198
$305,900 + $268,600
$574,500
2015
$7,198 (+11.4%)
$304,300 + $266,500
$570,800
2014
$6,460 (+0.8%)
$269,800 + $240,500
$510,300
2013
$6,408 (+6.7%)
$244,200 + $233,300
$477,500
2012
$6,003 (+3.0%)
$234,800 + $223,800
$458,600
2011
$5,829 (+2.0%)
$234,800 + $223,800
$458,600
2010
$5,716 (+2.5%)
$237,100 + $227,600
$464,700
2009
$5,575
$242,800 + $233,300
$476,100
*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
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,178 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,970
Year built
1910
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Middlesex County
APN
752168
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
Aug 25, 2014 • Final
Electrical
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 Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Sump Pump
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior Features: Laundry Room, Living Room, Kitchen, Office/Den
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: Y
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,970
Foundation Area: 9,999
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family
Green Energy Efficient : Partial
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.05
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,003
Tax Year: 2012
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Heating Units: 2
Location
Location Information
Directions: Cedar Street to Alpine Street or Lowell Street to Alpine Street
UnparsedAddress: 68 Alpine St, Somerville MA 02144
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,970
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 2,178 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 752168
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Somerville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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