Property Details
Basic Information
- Property SubType: 5-9 Family
- MLS Number: 73580288
- Mls Status: New
- List Price: $1,800,000
- Date Listed: 09/21/2026
- Units: 5
- Description: The multi-family investment property located at 70 Columbus Ave in Somerville, MA (the Property) is a multi-story building containing five (5) 1-Bedroom/1-Bathroom units with 3,782 square feet of gross living area in 5,878 square feet of gross area. The Property is situated upon a 0.14-acre parcel and features three (3) tandem parking spaces. The historic building has been exceptionally cared for and features large recently updated apartments, providing residents with a desirable blend of character and modern convenience in a sought-after sub-market, minutes from the new Union Square MBTA Train Station. The Property benefits from recent significant capital improvements, including the installation of six new Burnham boilers in 2019, a new roof and extensive exterior maintenance in 2022, the replacement of approximately half of the building's windows in 2025, and a brand-new landlord-owned coin-operated laundry in 2026. The Property also offers meaningful value-add opportunity through below market rents. A full-height basement unit currently generates no income and may present future opportunities for additional revenue. The large driveway is also underutilized and can accommodate at least three off street parking spaces, creating supplemental parking income.
Building
- Acreage: 0.14
- Square Feet: 3,782
- Year Built: 1900
- Zoning: NR
- Stories: 5
- Rooms: 20
- Roof: Shingle, Rubber
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Location
- County: Middlesex
- Neighborhood: Union Square
- Subdivision: Union Square
- Town: Somerville
Finance
- Taxes: $17,715
Interior Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full Baths: 5
Basement
- Basement: Full, Partially Finished
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Sprinkler System, Garden
Utilities and Appliances
Utilities and Appliances
- Appliances: Washer, Dryer
- Appliances Included: Washer, Dryer
Community
Amenities
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
- Other Amenities: Basement, Fireplace, Garden, Tennis