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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $830,000 on Mar 28, 2022

70 MYRTLE ST

SOMERVILLE, MA 02145
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,260 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.
3,629 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
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.$830,000 · Mar 28, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,257 (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.$756,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$401,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$354,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
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.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
E Somerville CommunityC
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Somerville High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Somerville School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02145These 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.149
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.79

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.28,555
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.18,339 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$102,354
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$134,420
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

70 Myrtle 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.

  • Bigger than 66% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Middlesex County

How it measures up in Somerville 02145

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Somerville 02145.

Living area2,260 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,864 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size3,629 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,920 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1905Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 70 Myrtle St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast SomervilleSomerville 02145Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,260 ft²62% of homes61% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,629 ft²51% of homes44% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than189027% of homes17% of homes7% of homes

About 70 Myrtle St

When did 70 Myrtle St, Somerville, MA last sell?

70 Myrtle St, Somerville, MA last sold on Mar 28, 2022 for $830,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 70 Myrtle St, Somerville, MA?

70 Myrtle St, Somerville, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,260 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 70 Myrtle St, Somerville, MA built?

70 Myrtle St, Somerville, MA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 70 Myrtle St, Somerville, MA?

70 Myrtle St, Somerville, MA is assigned to E Somerville Community (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 70 Myrtle St, Somerville, MA compare to other homes in Somerville 02145?

Among the 5,477 homes in Somerville 02145, it is bigger than 61% of them (2,260 ft² against a typical 1,864 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (3,629 ft² against a typical 3,920 ft²) and it is newer than 17% of them (1890 against a typical 1905). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 70 Myrtle St, Somerville, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 70 Myrtle St, Somerville, MA was $8,257. The county assessed it at $756,800.

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