42 Calvin St, Somerville, MA 02143

Building Details

Year Built

1900

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Listing date Apr 24, 2026

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Overview

This six-unit building presents an investment opportunity in Somerville. The property features spacious units with flexible floor plans that can function as 3-bedrooms, suitable for roommate living and with rental potential. Each apartment includes high ceilings and private covered back porches. The location provides access to Harvard University and the shops and services in Inman Square, as well as Whole Foods Market on Beacon Street and Kirkland Village with its shops and dining destinations. Current lease agreements are in place through May 31, 2027. The property has a bike score of 89, indicating it is very bikeable, a walk score of 97, indicating it is a walker's paradise, and a transit score of 85, indicating excellent transit.

Suggested Use

Law Firm Restaurant Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Gym & Fitness Center

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Insight

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City

Somerville

County

Middlesex

State

Massachusetts

Longitude

-71.1043693

Latitude

42.3772873

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FAQs

What type of property is this?

Apartment building - Six-unit building near Harvard, Inman Square, strong rental potential.

Where is this apartment building located?

The property is located at 42 Calvin St Somerville, MA.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $4,200,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Prime location with a Walk Score of 97, placing residents in a "Walker's Paradise"; Strong income‑generating potential with leases in place through May 31, 2027; Six spacious units with flexible floor plans, ideal for roommate living