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17 Rush St. Somerville — Photo 1 of 31

17 Rush St. Somerville — Photo 1 of 31

$849,900

17 Rush St., Somerville, MA 02145

Somerville, MA 02145

Beds

4

Baths

2

SqFt

2,060

Style

2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

Built

1880

Attention investors, developers, and house-hackers: Rare East Somerville value-add multi-family delivered 100% vacant! This is a standout opportunity in one of Greater Boston's highest-demand real estate markets. Located at 17 Rush Street, this traditional two-family home features nearly 2,100 sq ft of living space across three flexible levels. Offered fully vacant at closing, this property represents a clean slate ready for an ambitious owner-occupant, condo-conversion developer, or long-term buy-and-hold investor looking to build immediate sweat equity. [PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS & CHARACTER] The building retains high-value architectural details that serve as an incredible foundation for a modern overhaul, including high ceilings, deep bay window nooks, abundant natural light, original hardwood floors, ceiling medallions, wide classic casing, and flexible front-to-back floor plans. [CURRENT LAYOUT CONFIGURATION] Unit 1 (First Floor) features a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom footprint with a large formal living room or dining space, eat-in kitchen area, and private rear entry. Unit 2 (Second and Third Floors) spans two levels offering 3-4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, expansive living or dining spaces, an oversized kitchen, plus walk-in storage and closet areas on the top floor. (Note: Public record lists property as 5 bed / 2 bath; buyer to verify all potential layout configurations and room counts). [LOCATION & AMENITIES] Commuters and future tenants will love the convenience of rare off-street driveway parking included with the property. Enjoy rapid access to the MBTA East Somerville Green Line Extension and Sullivan Square Orange Line, along with close proximity to Assembly Row, Union Square, Broadway dining and retail, I-93, Cambridge, and downtown Boston. Bring your general contractor, architect, and design vision. Opportunities like this in East Somerville are exceedingly rare.

Immersive Experience

Open Houses

Market Value Analysis

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →
This Property$413/sqft
Local Avg (Somerville)$597/sqft
31% BelowMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Somerville, MA.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$849,900
Annual Taxes$7,536

Parking

Garage0
Off-Street1

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms8
FireplacesNone
Flooring--
BasementFull

Climate & Utilities

Heating--
Cooling--
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

Construction--
Roof--
FoundationStone
ZoningNR

Property & Lot

Acres0.04
SqFt Lot1,714
Lot FeaturesLevel

Neighborhood

Public Transportation • Shopping • Highway Access • T-Station

Geography

Population

27,495

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$124K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

64.4%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Middlesex County

2,667 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-2% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,709 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Tom Fitzpatrick

Listing Office: Flow Realty, Inc.

MLS® Number: 73575128

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