Converted 3 family on a preferred residential street within close proximity to Davis and Porter Sq's. Interesting units with natural woodwork and hardwood floors; excellent rental history and flexibility in potential unit configuration. A rare opportunity to own a fantastic property.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1915Year Built
3,138 sq ftLot Size
$535Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Mike Cohen• Century 21 Commonwealth
Bought with Alyssa Pierce• Century 21 Commonwealth
TWO FAMILY WITH THREE UNITS - LG STUDIO - LG 1 BEDROOM AND A TREMENDOUS 4/5 BEDROOM - 1BR PAYS ELECTRIC FOR STUDIO ONE HEATING UNIT FOR THE PROPERTY - MUCH CHARM AND DETAIL GREAT LOCATION - MINUTES TO T - LOTS OF ROOM TO GROW!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,024 (+42.2%)
$670,200 + $1,165,200
$1,835,400
2024
$14,079 (+20.6%)
$670,200 + $668,100
$1,338,300
2023
$11,672 (−22.5%)
$670,200 + $458,600
$1,128,800
2022
$15,066 (+6.1%)
$638,300 + $841,700
$1,480,000
2021
$14,195 (+4.8%)
$633,600 + $759,400
$1,393,000
2020
$13,546 (+6.0%)
$634,100 + $708,400
$1,342,500
2019
$12,779 (+8.9%)
$577,200 + $610,400
$1,187,600
2018
$11,730 (+1.4%)
$524,700 + $512,400
$1,037,100
2017
$11,573 (+1.4%)
$495,000 + $496,700
$991,700
2016
$11,417 (+4.6%)
$442,100 + $469,100
$911,200
2015
$10,916 (+9.5%)
$408,300 + $457,400
$865,700
2014
$9,970 (+6.0%)
$357,600 + $429,900
$787,500
2013
$9,407 (+2.5%)
$314,300 + $386,700
$701,000
2012
$9,176 (+13.3%)
$314,300 + $386,700
$701,000
2011
$8,098 (+2.3%)
$314,300 + $322,800
$637,100
2010
$7,918 (+5.0%)
$314,300 + $329,400
$643,700
2009
$7,542
$295,000 + $349,100
$644,100
Tax history for 8 Charnwood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,024 (+42.2%)
$670,200 + $1,165,200
$1,835,400
2024
$14,079 (+20.6%)
$670,200 + $668,100
$1,338,300
2023
$11,672 (−22.5%)
$670,200 + $458,600
$1,128,800
2022
$15,066 (+6.1%)
$638,300 + $841,700
$1,480,000
2021
$14,195 (+4.8%)
$633,600 + $759,400
$1,393,000
2020
$13,546 (+6.0%)
$634,100 + $708,400
$1,342,500
2019
$12,779 (+8.9%)
$577,200 + $610,400
$1,187,600
2018
$11,730 (+1.4%)
$524,700 + $512,400
$1,037,100
2017
$11,573 (+1.4%)
$495,000 + $496,700
$991,700
2016
$11,417 (+4.6%)
$442,100 + $469,100
$911,200
2015
$10,916 (+9.5%)
$408,300 + $457,400
$865,700
2014
$9,970 (+6.0%)
$357,600 + $429,900
$787,500
2013
$9,407 (+2.5%)
$314,300 + $386,700
$701,000
2012
$9,176 (+13.3%)
$314,300 + $386,700
$701,000
2011
$8,098 (+2.3%)
$314,300 + $322,800
$637,100
2010
$7,918 (+5.0%)
$314,300 + $329,400
$643,700
2009
$7,542
$295,000 + $349,100
$644,100
*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
5
Baths
6
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,049 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,670
Year built
1915
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Middlesex County
APN
751500
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
Jun 17, 2024 • Active
Engineering site
Replace existing asphalt with new pavers.
Grading
Dec 7, 2022 • Final
Sheet metal
HVAC
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: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 14
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior Features: Laundry Room, Philadelphia, Living Room, Kitchen
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 1
Lease: Y
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 2
Lease: Y
Unit #3 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 3
Lease: Y
Unit #4 Information
Lease: N
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,670
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 4
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Property Information
PropertySubType: 3 Family
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,918
Tax Year: 2010
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Heating Units: 1
Cooling Units: 0
Location
Location Information
Directions: Highland to Hancock to Charnwood Road
UnparsedAddress: 8 Charnwood Rd, Somerville MA 02144
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,670
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,049 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 751500
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
Somerville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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