This vacant 2 family house is set on Prospect Hill, Union Square, overlooking the neighborhood buildings. City records indicate that it was built right around 1900. The scale of most of the rooms is generous, with high cellings and tall windows, including 4 bay windows. Each apartment has a separate front entrance. Both have access from inside to the basement (~934 s.f.). There is a long driveway that can fit 2-3 parking spaces, depending on size of vehicles. The back yard is sizable for a city yard. The overall condition of the property is reasonably functional, but many prospective buyers would likely want to improve the apartments. This property is being sold "as-is"- The floor plans provided are intended to help people consider how they might use the interior spaces, but are strictly for marketing purposes. Buyers to do their own due diligence. Offers, if any, are due by 4:00pm on Thursday, September 18th, and responded to by Monday the 22nd, the response deadline.
Sold for $1,260,000 on 11/17/25
$1,260,000
36 Columbus Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
5beds
2,651sqft
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$1,261,000 Zestimate®
$475/sqft
$4,097 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 21, 2025 at 08:48am
Listed by:
Louise Olson,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties
Bought with:
Tim McDonald
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73429022
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Features
- Storage, Bathroom with Shower Stall
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Varies, Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,651
- Total interior livable area: 2,651 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,704
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 3,876 sqft
- Features: Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: M:73 B:E L:5,758091
- Zoning: RA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, T-Station
Location
- Region: Somerville
HOA & financial
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 0
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Estate Sale
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Estimated market value
$1,261,000