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What $700,000 buys in Somerville now

Including in East Somerville, Magoun Square, and Davis Square

By Tom Acitelli
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Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a regular column that explores what one can rent or buy for a set dollar amount (or thereabouts) in the Boston area. Is one woman’s studio another woman’s townhouse? Let’s find out! Next up is $700,000 in Somerville.

West Somerville

This 2,061-square-foot house at 357 Alewife Brook Parkway near the Arlington line dates from 1920, and includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms. It’s asking $699,900.

East Somerville

The 1,306-square-foot Unit 2 at 7 Reeds Court is the product of a gut-renovation. It has two bathrooms and the potential for four bedrooms as well as in-unit laundry. The asking is $699,900 and the condo fee is $150.

Davis Square

Photos via Ashley Rose/Compass

Unit 2 at 5 Tannery Brook Row near the Cambridge line runs to 948 square feet, and includes one bedroom and one bathroom as well as one deeded parking spot. The asking is $699,000 and the condo fee is $267.

East Somerville

The 1,213-square-foot Unit 3 at 11 Connecticut Avenue includes two bedrooms and two bathrooms as well as one tandem parking space. The condo fee is $150, and the asking price is $699,000.

Magoun Square

The 1,181-square-foot house at 100 Alpine Street needs a little fixing up, but comes with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. It’s also near a future Green Line stop and includes two tandem parking spots.

Poll

Which one would you buy?

This poll is closed

  • 0%
    357 Alewife Brook in West Somerville
    (0 votes)
  • 0%
    Unit 2 at 7 Reeds in East Somerville
    (0 votes)
  • 50%
    Unit 2 at 5 Tannery Brook in Davis Square
    (1 vote)
  • 0%
    Unit 3 at 11 Connecticut in East Somerville
    (0 votes)
  • 50%
    100 Alpine in Magoun Square
    (1 vote)
2 votes total Vote Now

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