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$1,529,000

81 Gilman, Somerville MA 02145
Somerville, MA 02145
Listed by Gundersheim Group Real Estate
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Living area
2,396 sqft
Year built
1900

About this home

Fully gut-renovated two-family just ~0.3 mi to Gilman Square, offering a rare blend of design, flexibility, and location in one of Somerville’s most exciting neighborhoods. Thoughtfully curated with a well-balanced unit mix, Unit 1 features 2 beds/2 baths with private outdoor space and an effortless single-level layout. Unit 2 spans the upper levels with 3 beds/3 baths, offering a more expansive footprint and its own private outdoor space. Both residences showcase clean, modern finishes, intuitive layouts, and a sense of separation that lives like two distinct homes. Moments to the Green Line, neighborhood dining, and local favorites. A standout opportunity for investors or owner-occupants seeking style, income potential, and long-term upside.

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73526606
Property type
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
147
On market date
May 29, 2026
Stories
3
Total bathrooms
5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
1
Lot size
0.06 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
E Somerville Community
0.3 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
0.27 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
Somerville High
0.26 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).

85
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
15.0 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores20
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies10

Market position

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

On the market 147 days -- 54 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
$9,358/mo
$305,800 down
$1,223,200 loan
Principal & interest$7,934
Property tax (est.)$1,274
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 5, 2026.

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.