Fantastic two family residence with fabulous views of the Boston skyline and the Mystic River. Perfect neighborhood for a family or for investors. The first floor unit features 5 spacious rooms and the second floor unit features 7 rooms plus a sunroom. Plenty of off street parking and a great backyard. Steps away from Assembly Square T, Shops, Restaurants and Route 93.
*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
6
Baths
6
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,920 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,241
Year built
1927
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Middlesex County
APN
755944
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
Apr 4, 2018 • Active
Plumbing
Bathroom
Mar 21, 2018 • Final
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, On Street, Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Basement Information
Basement: Walk-Out Access, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Interior Features: Lead Certification Available, Bathroom With Tub, Living Room, Dining Room, Laundry Room, Mudroom, Sunroom
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: Y
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,791
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Stone
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White
Lead Paint: None, Certified Treated
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family
Has Waterview
Public, Walk to
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
ViewYN: Has View
View: City View(s), City
WaterfrontYN: Yes
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,207
Tax Year: 2016
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas
Heating Units: 2
Cooling Units: 0
Location
Location Information
Directions: Take MA 38S/Mystic Ave turn left onto Shore Drive. Make right onto Puritan Rd. House on Left.
UnparsedAddress: 81 Puritan Rd, Somerville MA 02145
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,241
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 755944
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Arthur D. Healey School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Somerville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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