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  3. 55 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144
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71 Days on market
55 Elm St Somerville — Photo 1 of 41

55 Elm St Somerville — Photo 1 of 41

Recent Drop: $500,000

$3,900,000
$3,400,000

$3,400,000

55 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144

Somerville, MA 02144

Beds

4

Baths

3

SqFt

2,426

Style

3 Family

Built

1900

Rare mixed-use opportunity at one of Somerville’s most recognizable corners, across from the Porter Square Shopping Center and T Stop. Formerly home to the beloved and iconic Big Fish Little Fish store, this highly visible location has been a destination for generations of local residents. The property consists of a 6,290 SF mixed-use building featuring two commercial storefronts, a three-unit multifamily residence (two 1-bedroom units and one 2-bedroom unit), a driveway and yard. The commercial spaces include back rooms and basement storage, with the potential to combine both storefronts into a single larger space. The property offers exceptional redevelopment and investment potential. Ideal for condominiums, multifamily housing, and mixed-use development. Being delivered vacant, this transit-oriented site (also sees lots of foot traffic) provides unmatched accessibility to Cambridge, Boston, and surrounding communities.

Market Value Analysis

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →
This Property$1401/sqft
Local Avg (Somerville)$581/sqft
141% AboveMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Somerville, MA.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$3,900,000
Annual Taxes$16,881.04

Parking

Garage0
Off-Street2

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms11
FireplacesNone
FlooringVinyl, Hardwood
BasementFull, Unfinished

Climate & Utilities

Heating--
Cooling--
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

ConstructionFrame
RoofShingle, Rubber
FoundationStone
ZoningNR

Property & Lot

Acres0.09
SqFt Lot4,043
Lot FeaturesCorner Lot

Neighborhood

Public Transportation • Shopping • Highway Access • House of Worship • Public School • T-Station

Geography

Property History

Price Drop
$3,400,000

Was $3,900,000

Aug 18, 2026

MLS® 73536182

Listed
$3,900,000

Jun 15, 2026

MLS® 73536182

Population

25,448

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$150K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

63.4%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Middlesex County

2,667 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-2% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,709 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)

Full Somerville, MA market report ZIP 02144 market data
Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: David Lilley

Listing Office: RE/MAX Destiny

MLS® Number: 73536182

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