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157 College Ave

157 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

YEAR BUILT

1900

# STORIES

2

# TOTAL UNITS

6

UNIT SIZE RANGE

1,598-2,337 sqft

Description

157 College Ave is located in Somerville, Massachusetts. The building sits near the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Beacon Street. Residents enjoy easy access to the Charles River. The property was built in 1900 and consists of a low-rise structure with 2 stories. This building contains 6 condominium units, with sizes ranging from 1,598 to 2,337 square feet. The units offer 3 and 4 bedrooms. Current unit prices fall between $1,000,000 and $515,000. This variety accommodates different budgets and space needs. Nearby amenities enhance daily life. A bike path encourages outdoor activities. Highways, public transportation, and parks are easily reachable. Tennis courts and houses of worship provide additional recreational and community options. Within a short distance, places like The Broken Yolk, Tu Y Yo, and Teriyaki House offer dining choices. Units feature reliable elements like rooftop solar and a shared backyard area. Floor-to-ceiling windows might add natural light and openness to living spaces. This aspect can help create a welcoming atmosphere. The area around 157 College Ave connects to points of interest like Davis Square, Ball Square, and Tufts Green Line T-stops. Triangle Park also lies nearby, contributing to the local charm. This location combines the peaceful nature of a residential street with the vibrancy of city life.

Building ImageMLS ID #73071734
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157 College Ave

157 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

YEAR BUILT

1900

# STORIES

2

# TOTAL UNITS

6

UNIT SIZE RANGE

1,598-2,337 sqft

Description

157 College Ave is located in Somerville, Massachusetts. The building sits near the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Beacon Street. Residents enjoy easy access to the Charles River. The property was built in 1900 and consists of a low-rise structure with 2 stories. This building contains 6 condominium units, with sizes ranging from 1,598 to 2,337 square feet. The units offer 3 and 4 bedrooms. Current unit prices fall between $1,000,000 and $515,000. This variety accommodates different budgets and space needs. Nearby amenities enhance daily life. A bike path encourages outdoor activities. Highways, public transportation, and parks are easily reachable. Tennis courts and houses of worship provide additional recreational and community options. Within a short distance, places like The Broken Yolk, Tu Y Yo, and Teriyaki House offer dining choices. Units feature reliable elements like rooftop solar and a shared backyard area. Floor-to-ceiling windows might add natural light and openness to living spaces. This aspect can help create a welcoming atmosphere. The area around 157 College Ave connects to points of interest like Davis Square, Ball Square, and Tufts Green Line T-stops. Triangle Park also lies nearby, contributing to the local charm. This location combines the peaceful nature of a residential street with the vibrancy of city life.

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Description

157 College Ave is located in Somerville, Massachusetts. The building sits near the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Beacon Street. Residents enjoy easy access to the Charles River. The property was built in 1900 and consists of a low-rise structure with 2 stories. This building contains 6 condominium units, with sizes ranging from 1,598 to 2,337 square feet. The units offer 3 and 4 bedrooms. Current unit prices fall between $1,000,000 and $515,000. This variety accommodates different budgets and space needs. Nearby amenities enhance daily life. A bike path encourages outdoor activities. Highways, public transportation, and parks are easily reachable. Tennis courts and houses of worship provide additional recreational and community options. Within a short distance, places like The Broken Yolk, Tu Y Yo, and Teriyaki House offer dining choices. Units feature reliable elements like rooftop solar and a shared backyard area. Floor-to-ceiling windows might add natural light and openness to living spaces. This aspect can help create a welcoming atmosphere. The area around 157 College Ave connects to points of interest like Davis Square, Ball Square, and Tufts Green Line T-stops. Triangle Park also lies nearby, contributing to the local charm. This location combines the peaceful nature of a residential street with the vibrancy of city life.

157 College Ave Market Stats Last 12 months

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Total sold0 Sold
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Year over year sale price0.00%
Total Listings0 Listed
Total sold0 Sold
Average Days on Market0 days
Average HOA fees per sqft-

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Unit Availability

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For Sale 0 For Sale

157 College Ave Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 11164833492023-03-08
MLS#: 73071734 		Closed$1,000,000
Unit 11164833452015-12-04
MLS#: 71921647 		Closed$700,000
Unit 222337441482006-09-15
MLS#: 70370705 		Closed$640,000
Unit 1
1

3 Beds

3 Baths

1648 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2023-03-08Closed$1,000,000
MLS#: 73071734
Days On Market49
Unit 1
1

3 Beds

3 Baths

1648 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2015-12-04Closed$700,000
MLS#: 71921647
Days On Market45
Unit 2
2

4 Beds

4 Baths

2337 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2006-09-15Closed$640,000
MLS#: 70370705
Days On Market148
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Amenities

Life at 157 College Avenue is more than just having a place to stay; it’s about a lifestyle enriched with amenities. Residents can enjoy a tennis court, perfect for keeping active and socializing with neighbors. If you’re a fan of the outdoors, there’s a bike path nearby, ideal for leisurely rides or commuting. Additionally, public transportation is easily accessible, making city exploration a breeze. For those looking to unwind, local parks are just a short walk away, offering green spaces for relaxation. The building also fosters a community spirit with house of worship options nearby, catering to various lifestyles.

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Amenities Description

Life at 157 College Avenue is more than just having a place to stay; it’s about a lifestyle enriched with amenities. Residents can enjoy a tennis court, perfect for keeping active and socializing with neighbors. If you’re a fan of the outdoors, there’s a bike path nearby, ideal for leisurely rides or commuting. Additionally, public transportation is easily accessible, making city exploration a breeze. For those looking to unwind, local parks are just a short walk away, offering green spaces for relaxation. The building also fosters a community spirit with house of worship options nearby, catering to various lifestyles.

Parking
Parking
Locker
Locker
Concierge
Concierge
Elevator(s)
Elevator(s)
Central AC
Central AC
Pool
Pool
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
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Visitors Parking
Visitors Parking
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Amenities

Security System

Security System

Tennis Court(s)

Tennis Court(s)

Policies

While the building maintains a friendly and welcoming vibe, it is important to acknowledge the policies in place. They ensure a respectful living environment, reinforcing a sense of community among residents. Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to downsize, understanding the policies can help you settle into your new home smoothly.

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Amenities Description

While the building maintains a friendly and welcoming vibe, it is important to acknowledge the policies in place. They ensure a respectful living environment, reinforcing a sense of community among residents. Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to downsize, understanding the policies can help you settle into your new home smoothly.

Pet Allowed
Pet Allowed
BBQ Permitted
BBQ Permitted
Sublet Allowed
Sublet Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed

Compare with Buildings in the Neighbourhood (Last 12 Months)

Compare building's average price/sq. ft. and HOA fees/sq. ft. to buildings nearby

Building NameAvg price per square footAVG HOA FEE per square foot (Monthly)
157 College Ave--
620 Boston Ave$610/sqft.$3 /sqft.
97 Josephine Ave$813/sqft.$8 /sqft.
74 Josephine$568/sqft.$4 /sqft.
185 Morrison Ave$713/sqft.$3 /sqft.
215 HARVARD ST$451/sqft.$3 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

Residents of 157 College Ave enjoy access to nearby educational institutions across Somerville. Schools within a 2-mile radius enhance convenience for daily routines. Close proximity supports consistent attendance and flexibility. This location promotes a family-friendly lifestyle.

Benjamin G Brown

A
Public|Grades KG–5
201 Willow Ave|0.37 miles away

Curtis-Tufts

--
Public|Grades 11–12
437 Main St|0.49 miles away

West Somerville Neighborhood

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
177 Powder House B...|0.57 miles away

Matignon High School

--
Private|Grades 9–12
1 Matignon Rd|0.74 miles away

Wild Rose Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–PK
2284 Massachusetts...|0.76 miles away

Columbus Elementary School

D
Public|Grades PK–5
37 Hicks Ave|0.77 miles away
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Schools

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Description

Residents of 157 College Ave enjoy access to nearby educational institutions across Somerville. Schools within a 2-mile radius enhance convenience for daily routines. Close proximity supports consistent attendance and flexibility. This location promotes a family-friendly lifestyle.

Benjamin G Brown

A
Public|Grades KG–5
201 Willow Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Curtis-Tufts

--
Public|Grades 11–12
437 Main St|Less than 1 Mile Away

West Somerville Neighborhood

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
177 Powder House B...|Less than 1 Mile Away

Matignon High School

--
Private|Grades 9–12
1 Matignon Rd|Less than 1 Mile Away

Wild Rose Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–PK
2284 Massachusetts...|Less than 1 Mile Away

Columbus Elementary School

D
Public|Grades PK–5
37 Hicks Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

International School of Boston

--
Private|Grades PK–12
45 Matignon Rd|Less than 1 Mile Away

John F Kennedy

A
Public|Grades PK–8
5 Cherry St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Peabody

A
Public|Grades PK–5
70 Rindge Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Rindge Avenue Upper School

C
Public|Grades 6–8
70 Rindge Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School

A-
Public|Grades PK–6
21 Notre Dame Ave|1.03 Miles Away

McGlynn Middle School

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
3004 Mystic Valley...|1.07 Miles Away

McGlynn Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
3002 Mystic Valley...|1.09 Miles Away

St Catherine of Genoa School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
192 Summer St|1.13 Miles Away

Arthur D Healey

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
5 Meacham St|1.15 Miles Away

Andrews Middle School

B
Public|Grades 6–8
3000 Mystic Valley...|1.15 Miles Away

Winter Hill Community

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
115 Sycamore St|1.18 Miles Away

Cambridge Friends School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
5 Cadbury Rd|1.23 Miles Away

Thompson

A-
Public|Grades KG–5
187 Everett St|1.30 Miles Away

Maria L. Baldwin

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
85 Oxford St|1.37 Miles Away

Graham and Parks

B
Public|Grades PK–5
44 Linnaean St|1.38 Miles Away

Brooks Elementary School

B-
Public|Grades PK–5
388 High St|1.42 Miles Away

Somerville High School

C-
Public|Grades 9–12
81 Highland Ave|1.46 Miles Away

Hardy

B
Public|Grades KG–5
52 Lake St|1.46 Miles Away

Lesley Ellis School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
41 Foster St|1.56 Miles Away

Gibbs School

A-
Public|Grades 6–6
41 Foster St|1.56 Miles Away

St Raphael School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
516 High St|1.58 Miles Away

Roberts Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
35 Court St|1.62 Miles Away

John M Tobin

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
197 Vassal Ln|1.70 Miles Away

Vassal Lane Upper School

B
Public|Grades 6–8
197 Vassal Ln|1.70 Miles Away

Next Wave Junior High School

--
Public|Grades 7–8
8 Bonair St|1.82 Miles Away

Full Circle High School

--
Public|Grades 9–12
11 Otis St|1.82 Miles Away

Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
290 Washington St|1.84 Miles Away

St Agnes School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
39 Medford St|1.89 Miles Away

E Somerville Community

C
Public|Grades KG–8
50 Cross St|1.93 Miles Away

Medford High School

C
Public|Grades 9–12
489 Winthrop St|1.93 Miles Away

Cambridge Rindge and Latin

C
Public|Grades 9–12
459 Broadway|1.95 Miles Away

Arlington Catholic High School

--
Private|Grades 9–12
16 Medford St|1.96 Miles Away

Transit

157 College Ave enjoys proximity to 50+ public transit options throughout Somerville. Located within a 2-mile radius, these connections enable easy commuting and dependable travel. Residents benefit from reduced reliance on private vehicles. A well-served transit location supports sustainable urban living.

116 Riverside Ave

1.17 miles away|23 min walk

125 Highland Ave

1.3 miles away|25 min walk

160 Main St

0.86 miles away|17 min walk

163 Riverside Ave

1.17 miles away|23 min walk

196 Boston Ave opp Stoughton St

1.07 miles away|21 min walk

235 Highland Ave

0.88 miles away|17 min walk
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Description

157 College Ave enjoys proximity to 50+ public transit options throughout Somerville. Located within a 2-mile radius, these connections enable easy commuting and dependable travel. Residents benefit from reduced reliance on private vehicles. A well-served transit location supports sustainable urban living.

116 Riverside Ave

1.17 miles away|23 min walk

125 Highland Ave

1.3 miles away|25 min walk

160 Main St

0.86 miles away|17 min walk

163 Riverside Ave

1.17 miles away|23 min walk

196 Boston Ave opp Stoughton St

1.07 miles away|21 min walk

235 Highland Ave

0.88 miles away|17 min walk

238 High St opp Essex St

1.28 miles away|25 min walk

25 Webster Ave @ Newton St

1.99 miles away|39 min walk

260 Massachusetts Ave

1.48 miles away|29 min walk

263 Highland Ave

0.81 miles away|16 min walk

300 Winthrop St

1.32 miles away|26 min walk

305 Winthrop St

1.33 miles away|26 min walk

326 Mystic Ave

0.89 miles away|18 min walk

350 Riverside Ave

1.35 miles away|26 min walk

375 Acorn Park Dr

1.9 miles away|37 min walk

37 Riverside Ave @ Medford Sq

1.15 miles away|23 min walk

390 Salem St

1.8 miles away|35 min walk

400 Riverside Ave opp Linden St

1.46 miles away|29 min walk

422 McGrath Hwy

1.89 miles away|37 min walk

45 Beacon St

1.95 miles away|38 min walk

475 Winthrop St @ Temple Shalom

1.75 miles away|34 min walk

51 Bow St

1.71 miles away|33 min walk

55 George St opp Wedgemere Rd

0.68 miles away|13 min walk

594 Somerville Ave

1.34 miles away|26 min walk

61 Locust St

1.27 miles away|25 min walk

75 Highland Ave opp Putnam St

1.52 miles away|30 min walk

Alewife

1.24 miles away|24 min walk

Alewife - Alewife Path East

1.31 miles away|26 min walk

Alewife - Alewife Path South

1.33 miles away|26 min walk

Alewife - Buses Alewife Path

1.33 miles away|26 min walk

Alewife - Cambridgepark Dr Alewife Brook Pkwy

1.36 miles away|27 min walk

Alewife - Russell Field

1.24 miles away|24 min walk

Alewife - Steel Place Alewife Brook Reserve

1.39 miles away|27 min walk

Ball Square

0.31 miles away|7 min walk

Ball Square - Boston Ave

0.34 miles away|7 min walk

Ball Square - Boston Ave @ Broadway

0.3 miles away|6 min walk

Ball Square - Broadway

0.37 miles away|8 min walk

Beacon St @ Calvin St

1.83 miles away|36 min walk

Beacon St @ Cooney St

1.92 miles away|37 min walk

Beacon St @ Park St

1.59 miles away|31 min walk

Beacon St @ Smith Ave

1.84 miles away|36 min walk

Beacon St @ Washington St

1.73 miles away|34 min walk

Boston Ave @ Arlington St

1.3 miles away|25 min walk

Boston Ave @ Harris Rd

1.03 miles away|20 min walk

Boston Ave @ Harvard Ave

1.5 miles away|29 min walk

Boston Ave @ High St

1.65 miles away|32 min walk

Boston Ave @ Hillsdale Rd

0.81 miles away|16 min walk

Boston Ave @ Holton St

1.4 miles away|27 min walk

Boston Ave @ Mystic Valley Pkwy

1.13 miles away|22 min walk

Boston Ave @ North St

0.93 miles away|18 min walk

The Neighbourhood: Powder House Square

Powder House Square is a small historic crossroads centered on an old powder house. The area mixes old buildings and new shops. Local cafes, small restaurants, and corner stores sit within easy walk. The district has pocket parks and a few green spaces for walks and dog time. Basic services appear nearby, including a library branch and health clinics. The area links well to transit. Local bus lines serve the district and major roads give quick car access. Commuters can reach nearby rail and city centers in a short ride.

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Neighbourhood Description

Powder House Square is a small historic crossroads centered on an old powder house. The area mixes old buildings and new shops. Local cafes, small restaurants, and corner stores sit within easy walk. The district has pocket parks and a few green spaces for walks and dog time. Basic services appear nearby, including a library branch and health clinics. The area links well to transit. Local bus lines serve the district and major roads give quick car access. Commuters can reach nearby rail and city centers in a short ride.

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157 College Ave Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

8.44%

15–29 Years

39.7%

30–44 Years

26.07%

45–59 Years

12.8%

60+ Years

12.98%

Commute

27.53%

Transit

8.94%

Walk

38.8%

Drive

5.72%

Bike

Housing Ownership

37.86%

Owner Occupied

62.14%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
28.4%
Multi Family
4.6%
Single Person
31.68%
Multi Person
68.32%

Average Income

Household:$11,032,056.83 /yr

Individual:$6,074,364.43 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree35.5%
High School College11.86%
Diploma2.71%
Post Graduate36.51%
Others13.43%
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Education

Diploma2.71%
Post Graduate36.51%
Others13.43%
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