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$889,372$881 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $790,000 on Mar 27, 2020

23 APPLETON ST

SOMERVILLE, MA 02144
Building report
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,009 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1870
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$889K
$859K low$919K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$790,000 · Mar 27, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,919 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$812,300 (2026)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$812,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$788,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$809,851

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyMIDDLESEX
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Slate
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Benjamin G BrownA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
M
John F KennedyA
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Somerville High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Somerville School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02144These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.77

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,333
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.23,644 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$138,001
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$167,407
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

23 Appleton St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 73% of homes in Davis Square
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Somerville 02144
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Somerville 02144
  • Among the oldest homes in Somerville 02144

What homes are worth in Somerville 02144

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$543K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 36% of homes in Somerville 02144.

How it measures up in Somerville 02144

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Somerville 02144.

Estimated value$889,372
CheaperTypical $1,030,328Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$881
CheaperTypical $757Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Living area1,009 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,274 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 3,703 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1870
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 23 Appleton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDavis SquareSomerville 02144Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$889,37227% of homes36% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$88172% of homes81% of homes95% of homes
Living areabigger than1,009 ft²13% of homes11% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac82% of homes87% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than18702% of homesalmost no homes2% of homes

About 23 Appleton St

How much is 23 Appleton St, Somerville, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 23 Appleton St, Somerville, MA is $889,372 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $859,472 to $919,272. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 23 Appleton St, Somerville, MA last sell?

23 Appleton St, Somerville, MA last sold on Mar 27, 2020 for $790,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 23 Appleton St, Somerville, MA?

23 Appleton St, Somerville, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 1,009 square feet of living space.

When was 23 Appleton St, Somerville, MA built?

23 Appleton St, Somerville, MA was built in 1870, making it 156 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 23 Appleton St, Somerville, MA?

23 Appleton St, Somerville, MA is assigned to Benjamin G Brown (elementary), rated A+; John F Kennedy (middle), rated A; Somerville High School (high), rated C. All sit in Somerville School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 23 Appleton St, Somerville, MA compare to other homes in Somerville 02144?

Among the 5,657 homes in Somerville 02144, it is worth more than 36% of them ($889,372 against a typical $1,030,328), its price per square foot is higher than 81% of them ($881 against a typical $757), it is bigger than 11% of them (1,009 ft² against a typical 2,274 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 3,703 ft²) and it is newer than almost none of them (1870 against a typical 1910). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 62% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 23 Appleton St, Somerville, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 23 Appleton St, Somerville, MA was $8,919. The county assessed it at $812,300.

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