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$2,950,000

55 Elm St, Somerville MA 02144
Somerville, MA 02144
Listed by David Lilley
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Living area
2,426 sqft
Year built
1900

About this home

Rare mixed-use opportunity at one of Somerville’s most recognizable corners, across from the Porter Square Shopping Center and T Stop. Formerly home to the beloved and iconic Big Fish Little Fish store, this highly visible location has been a destination for generations of local residents. The property consists of a 6,290 SF mixed-use building featuring two commercial storefronts, a three-unit multifamily residence (two 1-bedroom units and one 2-bedroom unit), a driveway and yard. The commercial spaces include back rooms and basement storage, with the potential to combine both storefronts into a single larger space. The property offers exceptional redevelopment and investment potential. Ideal for condominiums, multifamily housing, and mixed-use development. Being delivered vacant, this transit-oriented site (also sees lots of foot traffic) provides unmatched accessibility to Cambridge, Boston, and surrounding communities.

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73536182
Property type
3 Family
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
130
On market date
June 15, 2026
Stories
3
Total bathrooms
3
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
2
Lot size
0.09 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
John F Kennedy
0.08 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
436
Student:teacher ratio
13.2:1
District
Somerville
Middle
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.71 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
262
Student:teacher ratio
8.2:1
District
Cambridge
High
Somerville High
0.94 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
1,304
Student:teacher ratio
11.0:1
District
Somerville

Walkability

Blended score for Somerville's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

91
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
17.0 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores20
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies6

Market position

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

On the market 130 days -- 37 more days than Somerville's current average of 93 days.
For reference, the median list price across 940 active listings in Somerville right now is $439,450.

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Est. monthly payment
$17,915/mo
$590,000 down
$2,360,000 loan
Principal & interest$15,307
Property tax (est.)$2,458
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 2 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.