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$1,149,000

7-9 Illinois Ave, Somerville MA 02145
Somerville, MA 02145
Listed by Monica Cordova
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Living area
2,320 sqft
Year built
1913

About this home

ATTENTION OWNER-OCCUPANTS, INVESTORS, CONTRACTORS & DEVELOPERS! Bring your vision to this East Somerville two-family, where location, space and opportunity come together and imagine what’s possible. A rare find with side-by-side off-street parking for approx. 6 cars PLUS a detached 2-car garage, accommodating approx. 8 vehicles total. Live in one unit while creating value in the other, renovate and hold as an investment, or explore future development potential. Just steps from Broadway and within walking distance to Assembly Row and Sullivan Square, this property puts you close to some of Somerville’s most desirable amenities while offering the space and flexibility to make it your own. Two residential units feature flexible layouts and bonus space, while the spacious basement with an existing full bathroom adds even more possibilities. Unit 7 is vacant; Unit 9 is currently tenanted and to be delivered vacant. Easy access to the Orange Line, I-93, Boston, shopping, dining and everything Assembly has to offer. Property sold as-is. Buyer and buyer’s agent to perform their own due diligence regarding property condition, zoning, permitted uses, development potential, and any intended use of the property.

Property details

MLS #
73568610
Property type
Multi Family
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
29
On market date
August 26, 2026
Stories
3
Total bathrooms
3
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
8
Lot size
0.09 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
E Somerville Community
0.22 mi away · Grades 0-8
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
697
Student:teacher ratio
13.7:1
District
Somerville
Middle
Next Wave Junior High
0.22 mi away · Grades 7-8
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
18
Student:teacher ratio
9.0:1
District
Somerville
High
Full Circle High School
0.22 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
52
Student:teacher ratio
5.8:1
District
Somerville

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).

94
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
17.8 / 20 -- Most walkable
Nearby-amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores20
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies8

Market position

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

On the market 29 days -- 55 fewer days than Somerville's current average of 84 days.
For reference, the median list price across 800 active listings in Somerville right now is $8,100.

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Est. monthly payment
$7,069/mo
$229,800 down
$919,200 loan
Principal & interest$5,962
Property tax (est.)$958
Home insurance (est.)$150

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