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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $800,000 on Apr 11, 2023

23 RUSSELL RD

SOMERVILLE, MA 02144
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,936 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.
3,433 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$800,000 · Apr 11, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,711 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,348,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$693,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$654,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,348,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Slate
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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(3)

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
West Somerville NeighborhoodC+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.1 mi
H
Somerville High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 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 Russell Rd 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.

  • Bigger than 84% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 80% of homes in Middlesex County

How it measures up in Somerville 02144

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

Living area2,936 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,264 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size3,433 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,703 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 23 Russell Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTeele SquareSomerville 02144Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,936 ft²75% of homes70% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,433 ft²29% of homes34% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than191054% of homes55% of homes20% of homes

About 23 Russell Rd

When did 23 Russell Rd, Somerville, MA last sell?

23 Russell Rd, Somerville, MA last sold on Apr 11, 2023 for $800,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 23 Russell Rd, Somerville, MA?

23 Russell Rd, Somerville, MA has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,936 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 23 Russell Rd, Somerville, MA built?

23 Russell Rd, Somerville, MA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 23 Russell Rd, Somerville, MA?

23 Russell Rd, Somerville, MA is assigned to West Somerville Neighborhood (elementary), rated C+; Somerville High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Somerville School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 23 Russell Rd, Somerville, MA compare to other homes in Somerville 02144?

Among the 5,657 homes in Somerville 02144, it is bigger than 70% of them (2,936 ft² against a typical 2,264 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (3,433 ft² against a typical 3,703 ft²) and it is newer than 55% of them (1910 against a typical 1910). 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 Russell Rd, Somerville, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 23 Russell Rd, Somerville, MA was $14,711. The county assessed it at $1,348,400.

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