40 Cherry St, Somerville, MA 02144
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OFF MARKET

40 Cherry St
Somerville, MA 02144

Porter Square
  • 11 Beds
  • 4.5 Baths
  • 4,003 sqft

$2,356,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $13,828/mo*
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$2,356,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $13,828/mo*
Refinance Your Home
11 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,003 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools7 Preschool Schools8 Elementary Schools6 Middle Schools1 High School
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Description

Massive Porter/Davis Square triple decker is a rarely available investment opportunity. This updated blue chip asset is steps to both the MBTA Redline Porter and Davis Sq stops, 1.5 miles from both the Harvard/Radcliffe Quad and Tufts University, and just over 3 miles from Boston Financial District. With a WalkScore of 95, a BikeScore of 96, this property also has a long history of top rental production. Each unit has over 1300 sf with one 3br/1.5ba apartment and 2 4br/1.5ba units, plus assigned ample parking for 6 cars in back. Recent updates include new siding, new back decks, updated kitchens and bathrooms. Fully leased @ almost $14,000/m from 9/1/23-8/31/24. A rare opportunity to start or bolster the savvy investor's portfolio.
40 Cherry St, Somerville, MA 02144 is a 11 bedroom, 6 bathroom, 4,003 sqft multi-family in Porter Square, built in 1920. It last sold for the $2,300,000 asking price on Oct 5, 2023. More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2025 with an asking price of $4,800 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 26, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,356,800, with a rent estimate of $5,685/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
6 Open Spaces
Outdoor
No Info
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 40 Cherry St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 17
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 11Number of Bathrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 4003 Square Feet
Fireplace & Spa
No FireplaceNo Spa
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: RubberFoundation: Stone
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 6No GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 6Parking: Paved Drive,Shared Driveway,Off Street
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: 3 Family
Building
Construction Materials: FrameDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: M:30 B:D L:5, 751636

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $2,300,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Sep 10 2023

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Somerville

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 4003 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5165 sqft

Offer

Contingencies: Pending P&S

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73127326
Last check for updates: about 11 hours ago
Listed by Charles Ball, (617) 893-2100
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, (617) 666-2121
Bought with: Mo Asgarzadeh, (215) 919-6683, Media Realty LLC, (855) 886-3342
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73127326

Price History for 40 Cherry St

DatePriceEventSource
05/26/2025$4,800ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
04/28/2025$4,800Listed For RentZillow Rentals
03/26/2025$4,300ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
03/24/2025$4,300Listed For RentZillow Rentals
10/05/2023$2,300,000Sold
MLS PIN #73127326
08/30/2023$2,300,000ContingentMLS PIN #73127326
06/21/2023$2,300,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73127326
04/26/2023ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
03/04/2023$4,750Listed For RentZillow Rentals
06/17/2022ListingRemovedZillow Rental Manager
04/14/2022$4,400Listed For RentZillow Rental Manager
05/13/2021ListingRemovedZillow Rental Network Premium
05/05/2021$3,995Listed For RentZillow Rental Network Premium
05/18/2020$3,400ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/01/2020$3,400Listed For RentAgent Provided
03/18/2020$3,600ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/07/2020$3,600Listed For RentAgent Provided
08/29/2019$4,200ListingRemovedAgent Provided
08/15/2019$4,200PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/24/2019$3,400PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/25/2019$3,995PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/13/2019$4,100PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/11/2019$3,400Listed For RentAgent Provided
07/08/2018$3,300ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/06/2018$3,300Listed For RentAgent Provided
05/14/2018$1,850,000Sold
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Market trends in Somerville

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$884K
$833MoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$735
$24MoM
Available listings
205
10MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$22,774
Assessment$2,087,400
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 40 Cherry St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
111 Belmont St, Somerville, MA
0.43
Multi-Family Home
$1,900,000
04/24/26
12
4
3,998
10 Beech St, Cambridge, MA
0.25
Multi-Family Home
$2,150,000
07/31/25
9
3
3,822
10 Hancock St, Somerville, MA
0.11
Multi-Family Home
$1,580,000
08/11/25
8
3
3,227
134 Elm St, North Cambridge, MA
0.16
Multi-Family Home
$1,750,000
01/20/26
8
3
3,220
20 Beech St, Cambridge, MA
0.20
Multi-Family Home
$2,182,750
06/05/26
5
3
2,558
15-15-15A Forest St, Cambridge, MA
0.42
Multi-Family Home
$2,375,000
12/15/25
4
3.5
3,307
38 Spring St, Somerville, MA
0.50
Multi-Family Home
$2,100,000
08/01/25
7
4.5
3,955
16 Willow Ave, Somerville, MA
0.17
Multi-Family Home
$1,410,000
10/21/25
7
2
3,392
55 Liberty Ave, Somerville, MA
0.54
Multi-Family Home
$1,660,000
07/07/26
7
2.5
3,834
45 Francesca Ave, Somerville, MA
0.49
Multi-Family Home
$1,600,000
06/22/26
8
2
3,847

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Neighborhood Overview

Porter Square
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What Locals Say about Porter Square

At least 1 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 100 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 100 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 100 % Say there's wildlife

  • 100 % Say parking is easy

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