This 5-bedroom, 3-bath home is ready for it's next owners updates. A rare Davis Square offering, combining period detail, flexible use, an oversized lot, and six off-street parking spaces. From the moment you enter, the home’s architectural character stands out, with beautiful natural woodwork, inlaid-detail fireplaces, substantial moldings, and generously proportioned rooms that showcase the craftsmanship and elegance of an earlier era. The flexible multi-family layout creates opportunities for owner-occupants, investors, multi-generational living, or thoughtful renovation and conversion. Zoned as a two-family and currently used as a single family with rental unit. Outside, the oversized lot provides significantly more usable space than is typical for the area plus a large, private driveway. Both exceptional amenities in Davis Square. Ideally located just moments from the heart of Davis Square, enjoy easy access to an outstanding collection of restaurants, cafés, shops, entertainment, and neighborhood amenities. The Davis Square MBTA Red Line station is at the end of the street, providing convenient access to Harvard Square, Kendall Square, Downtown Boston, and beyond. Tufts University, Porter Square, Cambridge, neighborhood parks, and the Somerville Community Path are also within easy reach. With its rich period character, oversized kitchen, substantial lot, six-car parking, flexible multi-family layout, and exceptional Davis Square location, this is a truly rare opportunity with both immediate appeal and outstanding future potential.
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Last Checked: October 21st, 2026 at 5:08am (Source: MLS PIN #73584268)
Air Conditioning
Lead Paint Free
General Information for 89 Dover St, Somerville MA 02144
Listing ID73584268
Property TypeSingle Family / Detached
Price$1,699,000 ($611.37/SqFt)
StyleColonial
CitySomerville
CountyMiddlesex
MLS AreaDavis Square
Neighborhood(s)
Garage Parking0
ZoningNR
Year Built1900
Year Built SourcePublic Records
Year Built DetailsActual
Interior Features for 89 Dover St, Somerville MA 02144
Approximate Living Area Total2779
Living Area Includes BasementNo
Rooms10
Bedrooms5
Primary En Suite BathroomNo
BasementFull
Cooling1, Split
Fireplaces
AppliancesRange
FlooringTile
Electric220 Volts
Exterior Features for 89 Dover St, Somerville MA 02144
Approximate Lot Size (Acres)0.15
Approximate Lot Size (Square Feet)6720
Total Parking6
Garage Parking0
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer
Lot FeaturesGentle Sloping
Parking Features1
Exterior FeaturesPorch
Foundation Materials
Construction Materials
Road Frontage Type
Patio & PorchCovered
Roof MaterialAsphalt/fiberglass Shingles
Utility Connections110 Volts
Water Views
Water Views Features
Waterfront0
Waterfront Features
Pool Features
Horse Permitted0
Horse Amenities
Disclosures for 89 Dover St, Somerville MA 02144
Lead PaintNone
UFFI
Living Area Includes BasementNo
Living Area Disclosure
Building Area SourcePublic Records
Special Listing Conditions
ExclusionsWall Mounted Vac In Garage. Hose Reels. Tv Wall Mounts. Japanese Maple Tree.
Compensation Based On
Financial Information for 89 Dover St, Somerville MA 02144
Association Fee
Association Fee Frequency
Association Fee Includes
Real Estate Tax19048
Tax Year2026
Assessed Value$1,734,800
Location Information for 89 Dover St, Somerville MA 02144
Neighborhood(s)
MLS AreaDavis Square
Area AmenitiesWalk/jog Trails
Contact Information for 89 Dover St, Somerville MA 02144