56 School Street presents a well-maintained two-family residence in the heart of Somerville’s vibrant Union Square. Offering 3,186 sq ft of living space on a 5,227 sq ft lot, the property comprises two spacious units totaling 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Each residence features hardwood floors, generous room sizes, and inviting living and dining areas, while the upper unit spans two levels with a top-floor den. A large driveway provides ample off-street parking, complemented by an expansive yard. The lower level offers abundant storage and bonus space with future potential. Ideally located near Union Square’s restaurants, shops, parks, and transit, with convenient access to Cambridge and downtown Boston, this is a compelling opportunity for investors or owner-occupants seeking space, flexibility, and long-term value.
| Units | 2 |
| Living area | 3,186 sqft |
| Lot size | 5,250 sqft |
| Year built | 1915 |
| Price / sqft | $523 |
| County | Middlesex |
| MLS # | 73500993 |
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It is a 2-unit multi-family property with 3,186 sqft of living area, built in 1915.
At a list price of $1,599,999 across 2 units, that works out to roughly $800,000 per unit.
At $1,599,999 for 3,186 sqft, that's about $523 per square foot.
56 School Street, Somerville MA 02143 is in Somerville, Middlesex County, MA 02143.

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.