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17 Kensington Avenue, Somerville MA 02145

Expired

17 Kensington Avenue, Somerville MA 02145

Commercial Sale

Existing single story commercial building and parking area on a flat 10,006 sq/ft rectangular lot, last used as a print shop, and being delivered vacant together with plans to construct a new 19 unit residential building in its place. The property is located on a sleepy side street off of Broadway in a rapidly developing neighborhood with easy access to shopping + restaurants and is only a half mile from the Assembly Square Orange Line T. The property is offered w/the land, existing building + a full set of architect drawings ready to submit for permit. Plans call for 4-5 units per floor and a gross building area of 25,293 sq/ft. The unit mix includes (15) 2 bedroom/2 bath residences and (4) 1 bed/1 bath residences. Four units would be designated affordable, and the project can be built as apartment or condominium. Most residences have private outdoor space + the plans even call for a common roof deck! SEE THE POTENTIAL FOR YOURSELF. OPEN HOUSE WEDNESDAY 4/22 from 10AM-NOON

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Last Checked: June 6th, 2026 at 4:30pm (Source: MLS PIN #73504113)

General Information for 17 Kensington Avenue, Somerville MA 02145

Listing ID73504113

Property TypeCommercial Sale / Commercial

Price$1,995,000

Style

CitySomerville

CountyMiddlesex

Neighborhood(s)

ZoningUR

Year Built1930

Disclosures for 17 Kensington Avenue, Somerville MA 02145

Lead Paint

UFFI

Living Area Includes Basement

Living Area Disclosure

Building Area Source

Special Listing Conditions

ExclusionsRefrigerator And Some Personal Belongings

Compensation Based On

Contact Information for 17 Kensington Avenue, Somerville MA 02145

Agent

Name: The Residential Group

Office

Name: Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

Phone: 617-731-2447

Team Members

Exclusive Listing Agent

Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

The Residential Group

Agent Phone

Office Phone

(617) 731-2447

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