8 Franklin St, Somerville, MA 02145
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$1,250,000
2 Unit
5 Beds
3 Baths
3094 SQFT
0.08 Acre

Property Description

Rare opportunity to own an award-winning Queen Anne Victorian property with modern updates in East Somerville. Offering a total of five bedrooms and three full bathrooms over three floors, this two-family residence provides flexibility for owners and investors alike. Unit 1 is a spacious 1-bed, 1-bath, living room, dining room, and kitchen. Unit 2 on the 2nd and 3rd floors features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living room, office, kitchen, and in-unit laundry. Updates include a newer roof, Gas heating/hot water systems, kitchens and baths, and exterior painting. Hardwood floors & separate metered utilities. Full unfinished basement offers storage space and laundry for Unit 1. Off-street parking for 4 cars. Just off Broadway, with an abundance of shops and restaurants, close to Assembly Row, and ideally positioned for commuters, just minutes to the MBTA Orange & Green Lines. Easy access to I-93S to Boston, or north to New Hampshire, the location supports both convenience and lifestyle

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Building Information

  • Total Units: 2
  • Total Floors: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Full Baths: 3
  • Amenities: Highway Access, House of Worship, Medical Facility, Park, Public School, Public Transportation, Shopping, T-Station, Walk/Jog Trails
  • Basement Features: Concrete Floor, Full, Unfinished Basement
  • Common Rooms: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office/Den
  • Common Interior Features: Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Ceiling Fans, Lead Certification Available, Pantry, Programmable Thermostat, Tile Floor
  • Common Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Vent Hood, Washer, Washer Hookup
  • Common Heating: Central Heat, Extra Flue, Gas, Gas, Heat Pump, Hot Air Gravity, Hot Water Baseboard, Hot Water Radiators, Steam

Financial

  • APOD Available: Yes
  • Expenses Source: Owner Provided
  • Gross Operating Income: 78000
  • Gross Expenses: 6093
  • Water/Sewer: 2402
  • INSC: 3691
  • Net Operating Income: 78000

Utilities

  • Heat Zones: 4
  • Electric Info: Circuit Breakers, Individually Metered, Underground
  • Energy Features: Insulated Windows, Prog. Thermostat, Storm Windows
  • Utility Connections: Washer Hookup, for Gas Dryer, for Gas Range
  • Water: City/Town Water, Private
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer, Private

Unit 1 Description

  • Under Lease: Yes
  • Floors: 1
  • Levels: 1

Unit 2 Description

  • Under Lease: Yes
  • Floors: 2
  • Levels: 2

Construction

  • Year Built: 1900
  • Type: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
  • Construction Type: Aluminum, Frame
  • Foundation Info: Fieldstone
  • Roof Material: Aluminum, Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Pine, Tile
  • Lead Paint: Certified Treated
  • Warranty: No

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73501024
  • Last Updated: 04/14/26
  • Terms: Contract for Deed, Rent w/Option

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Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
04/14/2026New$1,250,000$404MLSPIN

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Seller's Representative: Anne M Kennedy, Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: n/a
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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