5 Brook St, Somerville, MA 02145
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SOLD
APR 6, 2026

5 Brook St
Somerville, MA 02145

East Somerville
  • 5 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,487 sqft

$1,010,000

Last Sold: Apr 6, 2026
4% below list $1.05M
$406/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $6,096/mo*
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$1,010,000

Last Sold: Apr 6, 2026
4% below list $1.05M
$406/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $6,096/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,487 sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 5 Brook St.
  • Schools7 Preschool Schools8 Elementary Schools6 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Multi-Family
Year Built
1890
Living Area
2,487 sqft
Price/Sqft
$406/sqft
Parking
5 Open Spaces

About this House

Mansard style Victorian 2 family home c.1890 in increasingly ever popular East Somerville. Located in a "walker's and biker's paradise" (Walk Score 82, Bike Score 93), it offers excellent access to transit, shopping, dining with a plethora of different ethnic restaurants. Unit 1 features high ceilings with bay windows and period trim, 4 rooms and bath, Eat in kitchen with upgraded counters, cabinets, and appliances with d/d. Unit two, on two levels, is a large, six room, three bed, two full bath layout with a private, enclosed wrap around sun room. This also has an upgraded kitchen with newer cabinets, counters, and appliances. Three very spacious bedrooms and two newer baths complement this unit. Huge yard offers plenty of parking. Washer Dwyer in basement stays. This property offers a variety of possibilities such as restored to an oversized single, condos or development .Or live in unit one while collecting rent from unit 2 to offset mortgage .
5 Brook St, Somerville, MA 02145 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,487 sqft multi-family in East Somerville, built in 1890. It last sold for $1,010,000 on Apr 6, 2026 (4% below the $1,049,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,056,100, with a rent estimate of $4,482/month.

Home Details for 5 Brook St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 10
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2487 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric RangeAppliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, RefrigeratorDishwasherDisposalRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Steam,Natural GasHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Steam
Fireplace & Spa
No FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 3Floors: Tile, Hardwood
View
Has a ViewView: City View(s), City

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: EnclosedFoundation: Brick/Mortar
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 5No GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 5Parking: Paved Drive,Off Street
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2487

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1890
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi Family
Building
Construction Materials: FrameDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: M:90 B:E L:10, 759806

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,049,000Price Per Sqft: $406/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Mar 10 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Somerville

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2487 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, UniversityNot Senior Community

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3978 sqft

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Rent Includes: Unit 1(Water), Unit 2(Water)

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73478973Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2487

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingTennis Court(s)ParkWalk/Jog TrailsMedical FacilityLaundromatBike PathHighway AccessHouse of WorshipMarinaPrivate SchoolPublic SchoolT-StationUniversity
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Gary Vrotsos Team, (617) 901-7117
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge, (617) 864-4430
Gary S. Vrotsos, (781) 838-1445
Bought with: Gary Vrotsos Team, (617) 901-7117, Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge, (617) 864-4430
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73478973

Price History for 5 Brook St

DatePriceEventSource
04/06/2026$1,010,000Sold
MLS PIN #73478973
02/20/2026$1,049,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73478973

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$9,030
Assessment$827,700
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 5 Brook St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
11 Rush St, Somerville, MA
0.06
Multi-Family Home
$1,050,000
06/23/26
4
2
2,124
17 Everett Ave, Somerville, MA
0.16
Multi-Family Home
$1,100,000
07/30/26
5
2
2,200
8 Franklin St, Somerville, MA
0.14
Multi-Family Home
$1,300,000
05/21/26
5
3
3,094
7-7 Rhode Island Ave, Somerville, MA
0.20
Multi-Family Home
$1,099,000
12/31/25
6
2.5
2,641
2 Hillside Ave, Somerville, MA
0.17
Multi-Family Home
$1,200,000
05/28/26
8
2.5
2,396
4 Cross St, Somerville, MA
0.10
Multi-Family Home
$860,000
02/20/26
5
3
1,953
68 Flint St, Somerville, MA
0.25
Multi-Family Home
$1,630,000
06/30/26
5
3
3,001
21 Cross St, Somerville, MA
0.10
Multi-Family Home
$1,250,000
07/24/26
8
3
2,774
30 Wheatland St, Somerville, MA
0.43
Multi-Family Home
$1,100,000
04/21/26
6
2
2,476

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Neighborhood Overview

East Somerville
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What Locals Say about East Somerville

At least 1 Trulia users voted on each feature.

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

  • 100 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 100 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 100 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 67 % Say kids play outside

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 50 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 50 % Say parking is easy

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  • Ajay.umaranikar
    "There are no community events that make the neighborhood special unfortunately. The area around Sullivan Square is very different from the rest of Somerville "
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  • Ajay.umaranikar
    "Need a car to live in Somerville-buses are always late or out of service. Green line is unreliable also."
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  • Audrey Claire Johnson
    "The Brazilian Festival, Carnaval, when Broadway is closed and the street is full of vendors and performances and food. "
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  • Kirsten P.
    "I love the multicultural nature of the neighborhood and I love how welcoming the neighbors are when you move in"
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  • Rajan F.
    "very few! porchfest...but that barely reaches this end of somerville. not much community here at all...i live in a duplex and dont even know my neighbors. "
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  • Jrich210
    "Wide and well lit sidewalks for walking, dogs welcome at park (leashed) The Fells is a 10 minute drive for hikes"
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  • Nazha E. F.
    "Nice area. Very diverse parks schools pools good food nice people. Good shopping area , "
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  • Josie
    "Great place to live! Close to Boston, but not in Boston! Kid friendly, dog friendly. Neighbors are friendly and kind. "
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  • Josie T
    "Halloween is awesome and last summer we had an awesome block party! The neighbors are friendly and polite. "
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  • Marie-lucy Joachim
    "Very diverse, hard-working people ranging in ages. Safe, innovative & convenient. It is also unique because of the location where its touching Boston, but also close to other cities like Cambridge, Malden, Everett and Medford."
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  • Trulia User
    "I have a reverse commute, so it's not terrible. 93 is typically a parking lot headed into Boston though. "
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  • leeroy
    "Absolutely terrible. Over populated, over taxed, over inflated neighborhood. Someone was shot on our street 2 years ago. "
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  • Whitney d.
    "It is a mix of different age groups and cultures. I love that it’s walkable and safe. Most people take care of their properties and have a pride in where they live. I love the parks and community gardens. "
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  • Ari P.
    "There are long streets to just stroll down and take your dog for a walk."
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  • Ari P.
    "We are all a community that sticks together and helps one another when in need. Our neighborhood is also very diverse."
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  • Ari P.
    "Traffic can be quite bad most of the time."
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  • Ari P.
    "This is a safe area for kids."
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  • Michele S.
    "It's a trying commute. Lots of cars."
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  • Jevicm
    "Own city outside Boston easily can walk around no need for a car. Assembly Row keeps on adding new stores everytime I check. "
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  • Dawn S.
    "There are lots of dog walkers around and I assume dog parks. People clean up after pets too!"
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  • Dawn S.
    "It's very diverse, fun city living with great food and transportation. Very unique!"
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  • Dawn S.
    "There is a lot of traffic. There are bikes are everywhere, and it's a slow commute to work. Traffic is the worst thing about the neighborhood."
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  • Dawn S.
    "We have good schools, lots of bilingual options, and music programs and parks."
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  • Casey G.
    "close to Union square and the highway for commuters! "
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  • Jeff T.
    "Lots of city $$$ upgrading the streets, zoning, shopping, etc. Starbucks, LegoLand, Brooks Brothers, waterfront are all 5-10 min walk away. Great access to 93 or the T, buses. Becoming bike friendly."
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