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$3,975,000

42 Calvin Street, Somerville MA 02143
Somerville, MA 02143
Listed by Maggie Dee + Charles Cherney Team
Bedrooms
12
Bathrooms
6
Living area
9,106 sqft
Year built
1900

About this home

Exceptional investment opportunity in one of Somerville’s most desirable locations! This six-unit building features spacious units with flexible floor plans that allow them to function as 3-bedrooms, ideal for roommate living and with strong rental potential. Each apartment offers high ceilings that enhance the sense of space and light, along with private covered back porches. Ideally situated with easy access to Harvard University and the shops and services in vibrant Inman Square, this property places residents at the center of it all. Easy access to Whole Foods Market on Beacon Street, as well as Kirkland Village with its shops and dining destinations. A rare opportunity to own a well-located, income-generating property with strong upside in a thriving rental market. Current lease agreements in place through May 31, 2027.

Property details

MLS #
73496731
Property type
5-9 Family
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
172
On market date
April 6, 2026
Stories
5
Total bathrooms
6
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.11 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
0.31 mi away · Grades -1-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
544
Student:teacher ratio
12.4:1
District
Somerville
Middle
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.75 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
279
Student:teacher ratio
7.5:1
District
Cambridge
High
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
0.45 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,867
Student:teacher ratio
8.6:1
District
Cambridge

Walkability

Blended score for Somerville's center: EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) combined with nearby-amenity density. 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

87
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
15.5 / 20 -- Most walkable
Nearby-amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores20
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies13

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Somerville, from live MLS data.

On the market 172 days -- 90 more days than Somerville's current average of 82 days.
For reference, the median list price across 822 active listings in Somerville right now is $9,000.

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Est. monthly payment
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$795,000 down
$3,180,000 loan
Principal & interest$20,625
Property tax (est.)$3,313
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 26 days ago.

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