261 Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02143
2 bd 1 ba 937 sqft Built 1900 condos
Most recent sale
$640,000
May 9, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2022 | Sold | $640,000 | MLS #72959850 |
| Mar 30, 2022 | Listed | $565,000 | MLS #72959850 |
| Nov 19, 2017 | Listing removed | $1,900 | MLSPIN |
| Nov 14, 2017 | Price changed for rent | $1,900 | MLSPIN |
| Nov 13, 2017 | Price changed for rent | $2,000 | MLSPIN |
| Nov 6, 2017 | Price changed for rent | $2,100 | MLSPIN |
| Oct 17, 2017 | Listed for rent | $2,300 | MLSPIN |
| Apr 11, 2016 | Sold | $478,000 | MLS #71966946 |
| Mar 3, 2016 | Listed | $439,000 | MLS #71966946 |
| Jul 17, 2009 | Sold | $286,750 | MLS #70917808 |
| May 23, 2009 | Listed | $297,500 | MLS #70917808 |
| Jul 3, 2006 | Sold | $265,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $587,300 | — | $587,300 | $6,407 |
| 2024 | $587,300 | — | $587,300 | $6,178 |
| 2023 | $509,800 | — | $509,800 | $5,271 |
| 2022 | $486,500 | — | $486,500 | $4,953 |
| 2021 | $471,000 | — | $471,000 | $4,799 |
| 2020 | $466,600 | — | $466,600 | $4,708 |
| 2019 | $417,800 | — | $417,800 | $4,496 |
| 2018 | $411,800 | — | $411,800 | $4,657 |
| 2017 | $297,500 | — | $297,500 | $3,472 |
| 2016 | $293,700 | — | $293,700 | $3,680 |
| 2015 | $266,400 | — | $266,400 | $3,359 |
| 2014 | $244,900 | — | $244,900 | $3,100 |
Property facts
Year built
1900
Property type
condos
Stories
1
Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
937 sqft
Lot size
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ZIP code
02143
City
Somerville
Street
Highland Ave
Coordinates
42.39158, -71.11064
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$2,717
Gross rental yield
5.09%
Implied cap rate
3.31%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 261 Highland Ave last sell?
261 Highland Ave most recently sold on May 9, 2022 for $640,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 261 Highland Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 261 Highland Ave (year 2025) is $587,300 with $6,407 in property tax.
How does 261 Highland Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 8.2% below the last sale price of $640,000.
When was 261 Highland Ave built?
261 Highland Ave was built in 1900.
How does 261 Highland Ave compare to others on Highland Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Highland Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Highland Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 261 Highland Ave?
261 Highland Ave is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 937 sqft condos.
Is 261 Highland Ave a flip candidate?
No — 261 Highland Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 261 Highland Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 261 Highland Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+1.0%
Implied 1-yr
+4.2%
2026 Q3
$1.2M
2026 Q4
$1.22M
ZIP 02143 — Median Price History + Forecast
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