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70 Columbus Ave Somerville — Photo 1 of 14

70 Columbus Ave Somerville — Photo 1 of 14

$1,800,000

70 Columbus Ave, Somerville, MA 02143

Somerville, MA 02143 — Union Square

Beds

5

Baths

5

SqFt

3,782

Style

5-9 Family

Built

1900

The multi-family investment property located at 70 Columbus Ave in Somerville, MA (the “Property”) is a multi-story building containing five (5) 1-Bedroom/1-Bathroom units with 3,782 square feet of gross living area in 5,878 square feet of gross area. The Property is situated upon a 0.14-acre parcel and features three (3) tandem parking spaces. The historic building has been exceptionally cared for and features large recently updated apartments, providing residents with a desirable blend of character and modern convenience in a sought-after sub-market, minutes from the new Union Square MBTA Train Station. The Property benefits from recent significant capital improvements, including the installation of six new Burnham boilers in 2019, a new roof and extensive exterior maintenance in 2022, the replacement of approximately half of the building's windows in 2025, and a brand-new landlord-owned coin-operated laundry in 2026. The Property also offers meaningful value-add opportunity through below market rents. A full-height basement unit currently generates no income and may present future opportunities for additional revenue. The large driveway is also underutilized and can accommodate at least three off street parking spaces, creating supplemental parking income.

Market Value Analysis

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →
This Property$476/sqft
Local Avg (Somerville)$558/sqft
15% BelowMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Somerville, MA.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$1,800,000
Annual Taxes$17,715

Parking

Garage0
Off-Street3

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms20
Fireplaces1
Flooring--
BasementFull, Partially Finished

Climate & Utilities

Heating--
Cooling--
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

ConstructionFrame
RoofShingle, Rubber
FoundationStone, Brick/Mortar
ZoningNR

Property & Lot

Acres0.14
SqFt Lot5,993
Lot Features--

Amenities & Appliances

Washer • Dryer

Neighborhood

Public Transportation • Shopping • Tennis Court(s) • Park • Walk/Jog Trails • Medical Facility

Geography

Population

25,513

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$131K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

69.0%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Middlesex County

2,698 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+3% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,713 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jul '26)

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Tess Kohanski

Listing Office: Horvath & Tremblay

MLS® Number: 73580288

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