Rare East Somerville two-family in a prime location, just steps from Broadway and within walking distance to Assembly Row and Sullivan Square! A standout opportunity for investors, developers, contractors or owner-occupants looking to create value in one of the city’s most convenient neighborhoods. A Somerville rarity, ample off-street parking for approx. 6 cars, plus a detached 2-car garage! Two residential units offer flexible layouts and bonus space, while the spacious basement with an existing full bathroom adds even more potential. Renovate over time, hold as an investment, or explore future development possibilities. Easy access to the Orange Line, I-93, Boston, shopping, dining and everything Assembly has to offer. Currently tenanted and to be delivered vacant. Property sold as-is. Buyer/buyer’s agent to perform due diligence regarding condition, zoning, permitted uses and future development.
| Units | 2 |
| Living area | 2,320 sqft |
| Lot size | 3,956 sqft |
| Year built | 1913 |
| Price / sqft | $495 |
| County | Middlesex |
| MLS # | 73568610 |
| Days on market | 0 days |
| Listed on | August 26, 2026 |
| Annual property tax | $11,241 |
| Tax year | 2026 |
| Assessed value | $1,023,800 |
| Zoning | NR |
| Total actual rent | $0/mo |
| Stories | 3 |
| Total rooms | 13 |
| Lot size | 0.09 acres |
| Garage spaces | 2 |
| Parking spaces | 8 |
| Parking | Paved Drive, Paved |
| Basement | Full, Partially Finished |
| Foundation | Stone |
| Roof | Shingle |
| Heating | Baseboard, Natural Gas, Hot Water |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
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It is a 2-unit multi-family property with 2,320 sqft of living area, built in 1913.
7-9 Illinois Ave, Somerville MA 02145 has been listed for 0 days (since August 26, 2026).
At a list price of $1,149,000 across 2 units, that works out to roughly $574,500 per unit.
Annual property taxes are $11,241 (2026), on an assessed value of $1,023,800.
At $1,149,000 for 2,320 sqft, that's about $495 per square foot.
2 garage spaces and 8 total parking spaces (paved drive, paved).
7-9 Illinois Ave, Somerville MA 02145 is in Somerville, Middlesex County, MA 02145.

Justin Rollo is a Broker Associate with Signal Real Estate (MA Lic. #9534264) and a lifelong Massachusetts resident. Over 14 years and hundreds of transactions, he has worked investment properties — multi-families and house-hacking — across Greater Boston full-time. Away from real estate, Justin is a proud dad, youth coach and local school-committee member — and a former professional poker player who still loves golf and following local sports.