Perched on a cul-de-sac w/ sweeping views north + east, this updated 2-family has a driveway, yard, porches, + decks. Unit 1 has a Cert. of Full Deleading Compliance and features 2 bd, 1 ba, LR + DR with bay windows, K w/ lg pantry, prvt bsmt w/d, and direct access to backyard + deck. Unit 2 occupies the upper 2 floors of the house. On the first level are foyer; 2 bd; full bath; LR; DR w/ bay windows + built-in china cabinet; kitchen w/ white cabinets w/ interior lighting, tile fl; breakfast nook; w/d in back hall w/ door to rear porch and stair to bsmt; small office w/ door to front porch and exterior spiral stair. An open plan primary suite occupies the entire top fl, w/ bedroom area, kitchenette, skyline views, wall-unit AC, and full bath w/ skylight. Updated systems + storage in bsmt. Walk to Magoun Sq. GLX, shops, eateries, parks. Quick access to Rt. 93 and airport.
| Units | 2 |
| Living area | 3,083 sqft |
| Lot size | 2,749 sqft |
| Year built | 1920 |
| Price / sqft | $385 |
| County | Middlesex |
| MLS # | 73519800 |
| Days on market | 4 days |
| Listed on | May 15, 2026 |
| Annual property tax | $4,959 |
| Tax year | 2026 |
| Assessed value | $868,600 |
| Zoning | NR |
| Gross income (actual) | $27,300/yr |
| Net operating income (actual) | $27,300/yr |
| Total actual rent | $2,275/mo |
| Stories | 3 |
| Total rooms | 11 |
| Lot size | 0.06 acres |
| Garage spaces | 0 |
| Parking spaces | 1 |
| Parking | Off Street |
| Basement | Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished |
| Foundation | Block |
| Flooring | Wood, Tile, Varies |
| Heating | Forced Air, Natural Gas, Electric, Steam |
| Cooling | None, Wall Unit(s) |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Appliances | Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood |
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It is a 2-unit multi-family property with 3,083 sqft of living area, built in 1920.
8 Douglas Ave., Somerville MA 02145 sold after about 62 days on the market (listed May 15, 2026, closed July 16, 2026).
Based on area median rents, the estimated cap rate is about 4.0%, with a Signal Score of 73/100. These are directional estimates, not an appraisal.
At a list price of $1,195,000 across 2 units, that works out to roughly $597,500 per unit.
Annual property taxes are $4,959 (2026), on an assessed value of $868,600.
At $1,195,000 for 3,083 sqft, that's about $385 per square foot.
1 total parking space (off street).
8 Douglas 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.