69 Josephine Avenue

Somerville, MA 02144

$1,600,000
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
2
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
3,411 Sq. Ft.
$469 / Sq. Ft.
3,411
Sq. Ft.
$469
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Investors and homeowners! A gracious two-family just outside bustling Davis Square where live music, candlepin bowling, an old-fashioned butcher, and the city's best rib joint are just some of the urban delights on tap. Less than a block to the new Ball Square Green Line station and just a block to the community bike path - commuting is a breeze! Original moldings, hardwood floors, high ceilings, and many windows throughout. Each unit offers a spacious living room, a formal dining room, an airy kitchen...Investors and homeowners! A gracious two-family just outside bustling Davis Square where live music, candlepin bowling, an old-fashioned butcher, and the city's best rib joint are just some of the urban delights on tap. Less than a block to the new Ball Square Green Line station and just a block to the community bike path - commuting is a breeze! Original moldings, hardwood floors, high ceilings, and many windows throughout. Each unit offers a spacious living room, a formal dining room, an airy kitchen with pantry, multiple private outdoor spaces. One-car garage + driveway. Investors and owners looking to subsidize your mortgage, capture the SIZZLING September rental market! Unit 1: a 2-bed, 1-bath Philly-style apartment. Unit 2: a 3-bed, 2-office, 1.5-bath (easily converted to 2 full baths) duplex on the 2nd and 3rd floors. Ducted forced air heating systems (easy to add A/C), washer/dryer. Next door to the Brown School, a perennial favorite among Somerville schools. Delivered vacant!
  1. Listed by Lauren Holleran Team • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
  2. Listed by Michael George • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 69 Josephine Avenue

Town
Somerville
MLS Area
Davis Square
Area
MA-Somerville-Davis Square, MA-Somerville
Style
Garden
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING UPDATED: 09/01/2022 01:06 PM

Property Details for 69 Josephine Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #73014847
Days on Market19
Taxes$11,935 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-family / 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year Built1900
CountyMiddlesex County

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Building Information for 69 Josephine Avenue

Stories4Residences2Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,360 SF

Property Information for 69 Josephine Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Withheld
  • Living Area: 3411.0
  • Color: Gray
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Choice
  • High School: Somerville High
  • Middle School: Choice
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Washer, Dryer, Unit 1(Range, Refrigerator), Unit 2(Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Vent Hood), Gas Water Heater, Tank Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Laminate, Hardwood, Unit 1(undefined), Unit 2(Hardwood Floors)
  • Interior Features: Unit 1(Pantry, Storage, Philadelphia, Crown Molding, Bathroom With Tub, Internet Available - Broadband), Unit 2(Ceiling Fans, Pantry, Unit 1 Rooms(Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen), Unit 2 Rooms(Living Room, Kitchen, Office/Den)
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Unit 1 Balcony/Deck, Unit 2 Balcony/Deck
  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Porch, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio - Enclosed, Covered
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Unit 1(Window AC), Unit 2(Window AC)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Unit 1(Forced Air, Gas), Unit 2(Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 27J24,750899
  • Assessments: $1,172,400
  • Block: J
  • Book: 24919
  • Lot: 24
  • Map: 27
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Zoning: RA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
  • Total Living Levels: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Frontage: 50.00
  • Cooling Units: 0
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Units: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: N
  • Levels U1: 2
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 2
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 2
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $.00
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 69 Josephine Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 69 Josephine Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$687,800Additions$697,800Total$1,385,600
Tax Record2024$14,577 ($1,215 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,395 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,395 SqFtStories3Lot Size3,360 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1900ZoningRACountyMIDDLESEXAPNSOME M:27 B:J L:24

Schools near 69 Josephine Avenue

This home is within Somerville School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Benjamin G. Brown School
PublicK to 5

John F. Kennedy Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Somerville High School
Public9 to 12

Winter Hill Community School
PublicPK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Lauren Holleran Team; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Michael George

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