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21 School St #1L Somerville — Photo 1 of 37

21 School St #1L Somerville — Photo 1 of 37

Recent Drop: $35,900

$774,900
$739,000

$739,000

21 School St #1L, Somerville, MA 02143

Somerville, MA 02143 — Union Square

Beds

2

Baths

1

SqFt

1,050

Style

Condominium

Built

1870

Where do we start in describing this light filled, spacious condo? Close to everything yet a peaceful neighborhood feel. This unique home offers beautiful old Somerville charm with modern amenities for today's lifestyle. The Gilman green line stop is less than 1/2 mile while the Union Sq stop is .7 miles away. This sought after Union Square location has a mobility description of a "Walker's Paradise", "Excellent Transit" & "Very Bikeable". With its high ceilings and open floor plan, this 2 bed + condo offers loads of natural light and flexible living space.The bonus room is perfect for an office, playroom or guest space. Along with your gleaming hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, cedar closets and custom window coverings, you also have terrific outdoor space and it's pet friendly! Your private back deck has a locked gate with private entry to one of Somerville's most perfect zen-like pocket parks. And you have 150 sq feet of private basement space for storage, gym equipment, etc. If that's not enough - Market Basket, coffee, restaurants, bakeries, bus lines and pubs are all nearby. Come see this beauty in person!

Market Value Analysis

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →
This Property$704/sqft
Local Avg (Somerville)$798/sqft
12% BelowMarket Average

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

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$774,900
Annual Taxes$2,800
HOA Fee$391.23

Parking

Garage0
Off-Street0

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms5
FireplacesNone
FlooringWood
BasementY

Climate & Utilities

HeatingBaseboard, Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

ConstructionFrame
Roof--
Foundation--
ZoningUR

Property & Lot

Acres--
SqFt Lot--
Lot Features--

Amenities & Appliances

Range • Dishwasher • Disposal • Microwave • Refrigerator • Washer • Dryer

Neighborhood

Public Transportation • Shopping • Park • Public School • T-Station • University

Geography

Floorplan Breakdown

Structural Layout

First
Living RoomKitchenMaster BedroomBedroom 2
Unknown
Dining RoomBathroom 1
Living Room
Lvl First

18 x 19

Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead

Dining Room
Lvl null

14 x 8

Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Sconce

Kitchen
Lvl First

12 x 11

Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Open Floorplan, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer Hookup, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead

Master Bedroom
Lvl First

14 x 13

Cedar Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Sconce

Bedroom 2
Lvl First

12 x 10

Bathroom 1
Lvl null

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Marble

Property History

Price Drop
$739,000

Was $774,900

Aug 24, 2026

MLS® 73562948

Listed
$774,900

Aug 12, 2026

MLS® 73562948

Population

25,513

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

Median Household Income

$131K

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

Renter-Occupied Homes

69.0%

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: Susan Silkes

Listing Office: Leading Edge Real Estate

MLS® Number: 73562948

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