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261 Highland Ave

261 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA, 02143

YEAR BUILT

1900

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

14

UNIT SIZE RANGE

418-937 sqft

Description

261 Highland Ave is a historic single-story condo property established in 1900, offering 1, 2, and 3-bedroom units. The building integrates classic architecture with modern living, serving as a notable residential option for those looking in the urban area. Residents benefit from several amenities including convenient access to public transportation, making it an ideal spot for commuters. Recreational offerings feature a tennis court and a swimming pool, providing diverse options for leisure. Laundry facilities ensure added convenience for residents, while the nearby bike path promotes an active lifestyle in the surrounding environment. The location also boasts direct highway access, facilitating smooth commutes to and from the area. Moreover, the proximity to local parks enhances the appeal of the neighborhood, providing green spaces for outdoor activities. With the combination of accessible urban amenities and leisurely options, 261 Highland Ave stands out as a practical choice for those seeking versatile living in a historically rich building.

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261 Highland Ave

261 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA, 02143

YEAR BUILT

1900

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

14

UNIT SIZE RANGE

418-937 sqft

Description

261 Highland Ave is a historic single-story condo property established in 1900, offering 1, 2, and 3-bedroom units. The building integrates classic architecture with modern living, serving as a notable residential option for those looking in the urban area. Residents benefit from several amenities including convenient access to public transportation, making it an ideal spot for commuters. Recreational offerings feature a tennis court and a swimming pool, providing diverse options for leisure. Laundry facilities ensure added convenience for residents, while the nearby bike path promotes an active lifestyle in the surrounding environment. The location also boasts direct highway access, facilitating smooth commutes to and from the area. Moreover, the proximity to local parks enhances the appeal of the neighborhood, providing green spaces for outdoor activities. With the combination of accessible urban amenities and leisurely options, 261 Highland Ave stands out as a practical choice for those seeking versatile living in a historically rich building.

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Description

261 Highland Ave is a historic single-story condo property established in 1900, offering 1, 2, and 3-bedroom units. The building integrates classic architecture with modern living, serving as a notable residential option for those looking in the urban area. Residents benefit from several amenities including convenient access to public transportation, making it an ideal spot for commuters. Recreational offerings feature a tennis court and a swimming pool, providing diverse options for leisure. Laundry facilities ensure added convenience for residents, while the nearby bike path promotes an active lifestyle in the surrounding environment. The location also boasts direct highway access, facilitating smooth commutes to and from the area. Moreover, the proximity to local parks enhances the appeal of the neighborhood, providing green spaces for outdoor activities. With the combination of accessible urban amenities and leisurely options, 261 Highland Ave stands out as a practical choice for those seeking versatile living in a historically rich building.

261 Highland Ave Market Stats Last 12 months

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Avg. Sale Price-
Year over year list price0.00%
Year over year sale price 0.00%
Total Listings0 Listed
Total sold0 Sold
Average Days on Market0 days
Average HOA fees per sqft-
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Market Stats

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

Glen Gardens Estate Availability & Demand

Unit Availability

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Unit Demand is a measure of quickly units in a particular building sell as compared with other buildings in the neighborhood. Units in high-demand buildings sell more quickly.

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261 Highland Ave Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 2241801502022-08-05
MLS#: 72998956 		Closed$355,000
Unit 3393721402022-05-09
MLS#: 72959850 		Closed$640,000
Unit 3393721392016-04-11
MLS#: 71966946 		Closed$478,000
Unit 2
2

0 Beds

1 Baths

418 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2022-08-05Closed$355,000
MLS#: 72998956
Days On Market50
Unit 3
3

2 Beds

1 Baths

937 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2022-05-09Closed$640,000
MLS#: 72959850
Days On Market40
Unit 3
3

2 Beds

1 Baths

937 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2016-04-11Closed$478,000
MLS#: 71966946
Days On Market39
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Amenities

This condo is more than just a pretty face; it comes loaded with amenities designed to elevate your living experience. Whether you're an athlete or just enjoy a bit of leisure, you’ll appreciate the tennis courts and a refreshing pool to unwind on warm days. The on-site laundry facilities and hot water amenities ensure your practical needs are covered, while nearby bike paths and highway access make commuting a breeze. Additionally, public transportation is easily accessible, helping you stay connected to the vibrant culture of Somerville.

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Amenities Description

This condo is more than just a pretty face; it comes loaded with amenities designed to elevate your living experience. Whether you're an athlete or just enjoy a bit of leisure, you’ll appreciate the tennis courts and a refreshing pool to unwind on warm days. The on-site laundry facilities and hot water amenities ensure your practical needs are covered, while nearby bike paths and highway access make commuting a breeze. Additionally, public transportation is easily accessible, helping you stay connected to the vibrant culture of Somerville.

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

Security System

Security System

Laundry

Laundry

Tennis Court(s)

Tennis Court(s)

Storage

Storage

Pool

Pool

Policies

As you navigate the path to homeownership, understanding the building policies can help you feel more at ease. At 261 Highland Ave, expect some restrictions in place, as this policy supports the well-being of all residents. It’s all about promoting a respectful and harmonious living environment.

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)
261 Highland Ave--
263 Highland Avenue$917/sqft.$3 /sqft.
1 Lexington Ave$704/sqft.$5 /sqft.
13 Alpine St$946/sqft.$3 /sqft.
13 Alpine Street Condominiums$946/sqft.$3 /sqft.
70 Albion St$799/sqft.$4 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

Discover top-rated schools located close to 261 Highland Ave.

John F Kennedy

A
Public|Grades PK–8
5 Cherry St|0.4 miles away

St Catherine of Genoa School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
192 Summer St|0.45 miles away

Benjamin G Brown

A
Public|Grades KG–5
201 Willow Ave|0.59 miles away

Winter Hill Community

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
115 Sycamore St|0.83 miles away

Maria L. Baldwin

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
85 Oxford St|0.96 miles away

Somerville High School

C-
Public|Grades 9–12
81 Highland Ave|1.03 miles away
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Schools

John F Kennedy

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

St Catherine of Genoa School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
192 Summer St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Benjamin G Brown

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

Winter Hill Community

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
115 Sycamore St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Maria L. Baldwin

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
85 Oxford St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Somerville High School

C-
Public|Grades 9–12
81 Highland Ave|1.03 Miles Away

Curtis-Tufts

--
Public|Grades 11–12
437 Main St|1.08 Miles Away

Columbus Elementary School

D
Public|Grades PK–5
37 Hicks Ave|1.11 Miles Away

Arthur D Healey

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
5 Meacham St|1.19 Miles Away

Wild Rose Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–PK
2284 Massachusetts...|1.21 Miles Away

Rindge Avenue Upper School

C
Public|Grades 6–8
70 Rindge Ave|1.22 Miles Away

Peabody

A
Public|Grades PK–5
70 Rindge Ave|1.22 Miles Away

Graham and Parks

B
Public|Grades PK–5
44 Linnaean St|1.23 Miles Away

Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
290 Washington St|1.42 Miles Away

Cambridge Friends School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
5 Cadbury Rd|1.43 Miles Away

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School

A-
Public|Grades PK–6
21 Notre Dame Ave|1.46 Miles Away

Cambridge Rindge and Latin

C
Public|Grades 9–12
459 Broadway|1.63 Miles Away

Full Circle High School

--
Public|Grades 9–12
11 Otis St|1.66 Miles Away

Next Wave Junior High School

--
Public|Grades 7–8
8 Bonair St|1.66 Miles Away

Matignon High School

--
Private|Grades 9–12
1 Matignon Rd|1.70 Miles Away

E Somerville Community

C
Public|Grades KG–8
50 Cross St|1.76 Miles Away

West Somerville Neighborhood

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
177 Powder House B...|1.77 Miles Away

Capuano Early Childhood Center

--
Public|Grades PK–KG
150 Glen St|1.84 Miles Away

McGlynn Middle School

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
3004 Mystic Valley...|1.84 Miles Away

International School of Boston

--
Private|Grades PK–12
45 Matignon Rd|1.87 Miles Away

McGlynn Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
3002 Mystic Valley...|1.89 Miles Away

St Pauls Choir School

--
Private|Grades 3–8
29 Mount Auburn St|1.96 Miles Away

Andrews Middle School

B
Public|Grades 6–8
3000 Mystic Valley...|2.07 Miles Away

John M Tobin

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
197 Vassal Ln|2.13 Miles Away

Vassal Lane Upper School

B
Public|Grades 6–8
197 Vassal Ln|2.13 Miles Away

King Open

B
Public|Grades PK–5
850 Cambridge St|2.24 Miles Away

Cambridge Street Upper School

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
840 Cambridge St|2.26 Miles Away

Cambridgeport

C+
Public|Grades PK–5
89 Elm St|2.26 Miles Away

Putnam Avenue Upper School

C
Public|Grades 6–8
100 Putnam Ave|2.31 Miles Away

Martin Luther King Jr.

A-
Public|Grades PK–5
102 Putnam Ave|2.34 Miles Away

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

C
Public|Grades KG–12
50 Essex St|2.35 Miles Away

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

C
Public|Grades PK–5
225 Windsor St|2.53 Miles Away

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School

--
Private|Grades PK–12
80 Gerrys Landing ...|2.54 Miles Away

Kennedy-Longfellow

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
158 Spring St|2.65 Miles Away

Amigos School

A-
Public|Grades PK–8
15 Upton St|2.68 Miles Away

Hardy

B
Public|Grades KG–5
52 Lake St|2.69 Miles Away

Transit

Experience convenience and connectivity with premium transit options just moments away.

263 Highland Ave

0.01 miles away|1 min walk

235 Highland Ave

0.12 miles away|3 min walk

594 Somerville Ave

0.74 miles away|15 min walk

Ball Square - Broadway

0.74 miles away|15 min walk

Ball Square

0.76 miles away|15 min walk

125 Highland Ave

0.76 miles away|15 min walk
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Transit

263 Highland Ave

0.01 miles away|1 min walk

235 Highland Ave

0.12 miles away|3 min walk

594 Somerville Ave

0.74 miles away|15 min walk

Ball Square - Broadway

0.74 miles away|15 min walk

Ball Square

0.76 miles away|15 min walk

125 Highland Ave

0.76 miles away|15 min walk

Ball Square - Boston Ave

0.78 miles away|15 min walk

Ball Square - Boston Ave @ Broadway

0.8 miles away|16 min walk

Beacon St @ Park St

1.08 miles away|21 min walk

75 Highland Ave opp Putnam St

1.09 miles away|21 min walk

51 Bow St

1.25 miles away|24 min walk

Beacon St @ Washington St

1.27 miles away|25 min walk

326 Mystic Ave

1.38 miles away|27 min walk

Beacon St @ Calvin St

1.4 miles away|27 min walk

Beacon St @ Smith Ave

1.41 miles away|27 min walk

Beacon St @ Cooney St

1.51 miles away|29 min walk

45 Beacon St

1.56 miles away|30 min walk

422 McGrath Hwy

1.59 miles away|31 min walk

25 Webster Ave @ Newton St

1.63 miles away|32 min walk

Beacon St opp Concord Ave

1.65 miles away|32 min walk

454 Broadway

1.7 miles away|33 min walk

Boston Ave @ Tufts Garage

1.72 miles away|33 min walk

55 George St opp Wedgemere Rd

1.9 miles away|37 min walk

61 Locust St

1.94 miles away|38 min walk

16 Eliot St

1.98 miles away|38 min walk

Boston Ave @ Winthrop St

2.01 miles away|39 min walk

Alewife - Russell Field

2.05 miles away|40 min walk

Alewife

2.05 miles away|40 min walk

160 Main St

2.08 miles away|40 min walk

Alewife - Alewife Path East

2.14 miles away|41 min walk

Alewife - Buses Alewife Path

2.16 miles away|42 min walk

Alewife - Alewife Path South

2.16 miles away|42 min walk

Alewife - Cambridgepark Dr Alewife Brook Pkwy

2.16 miles away|42 min walk

Boston Ave @ Piggott Rd

2.18 miles away|42 min walk

Boston Ave @ Hillsdale Rd

2.2 miles away|43 min walk

350 Riverside Ave

2.2 miles away|43 min walk

Alewife - Steel Place Alewife Brook Reserve

2.24 miles away|43 min walk

400 Riverside Ave opp Linden St

2.28 miles away|44 min walk

Assembly

2.28 miles away|44 min walk

Assembly - Foley St

2.28 miles away|44 min walk

Assembly - Revolution Dr

2.29 miles away|44 min walk

163 Riverside Ave

2.32 miles away|45 min walk

Boston Ave @ North St

2.36 miles away|46 min walk

116 Riverside Ave

2.39 miles away|46 min walk

37 Riverside Ave @ Medford Sq

2.46 miles away|48 min walk

Boston Ave @ Harris Rd

2.48 miles away|48 min walk

196 Boston Ave opp Stoughton St

2.54 miles away|49 min walk

Boston Ave @ Mystic Valley Pkwy

2.62 miles away|51 min walk

Alford St @ MBTA Charlestown Garage

2.65 miles away|51 min walk

Alford St @ Main St

2.69 miles away|52 min walk

The Neighbourhood: 261 Highland Ave

Spring Hill, nestled in the charming county of Middlesex, MA, is a picturesque neighborhood known for its lush parks and historic architecture. The area boasts an array of local attractions, including vibrant farmers' markets and community events that bring residents together. With a selection of quaint cafes and boutique shops, this district offers a cozy, small-town feel. Transportation is streamlined with easy access to major highways and public transit, allowing for a convenient commute to nearby urban centers. Overall, Spring Hill provides a harmonious blend of tranquility and connectivity.

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Neighbourhood Description

Spring Hill, nestled in the charming county of Middlesex, MA, is a picturesque neighborhood known for its lush parks and historic architecture. The area boasts an array of local attractions, including vibrant farmers' markets and community events that bring residents together. With a selection of quaint cafes and boutique shops, this district offers a cozy, small-town feel. Transportation is streamlined with easy access to major highways and public transit, allowing for a convenient commute to nearby urban centers. Overall, Spring Hill provides a harmonious blend of tranquility and connectivity.

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261 Highland Ave Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

8.81%

15–29 Years

37.1%

30–44 Years

27.26%

45–59 Years

13.48%

60+ Years

13.35%

Commute

25.33%

Transit

10.27%

Walk

36.28%

Drive

6.86%

Bike

Housing Ownership

36.64%

Owner Occupied

63.36%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
26.05%
Multi Family
5.09%
Single Person
31.11%
Multi Person
68.89%

Average Income

Household:$11,717,250.06 /yr

Individual:$6,429,720.11 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree34.88%
High School College11.23%
Diploma2.41%
Post Graduate38.56%
Others12.92%
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Education

Diploma2.41%
Post Graduate38.56%
Others12.92%
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