
21 School St #1L Somerville — Photo 1 of 37
Recent Drop: $35,900
$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
* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Somerville, MA.
Property Details
Financials
Parking
Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
Building & Exterior
Property & Lot
Amenities & Appliances
Range • Dishwasher • Disposal • Microwave • Refrigerator • Washer • Dryer
Neighborhood
Public Transportation • Shopping • Park • Public School • T-Station • University
Geography
Floorplan Breakdown
Structural Layout
Living Room
Lvl First18 x 19
Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead
Dining Room
Lvl null14 x 8
Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Sconce
Kitchen
Lvl First12 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 First14 x 13
Cedar Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Sconce
Bedroom 2
Lvl First12 x 10
Bathroom 1
Lvl nullBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Marble
Property History
$739,000
Was $774,900
Aug 24, 2026
MLS® 73562948
$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 Agent: Susan Silkes
Listing Office: Leading Edge Real Estate
MLS® Number: 73562948
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