281 Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02143
31 bd 14 ba 13,000 sqft Built 1900 Lot 10,890 sqft multi_family
No recorded sales
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2022 | Sold | $6,050,000 | MLSPIN |
| Jul 27, 2022 | Listed | $6,990,000 | MLS #73017870 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,580,300 | $799,200 | $3,379,500 | $36,870 |
| 2024 | $2,580,300 | $799,200 | $3,379,500 | $35,552 |
| 2023 | $1,945,200 | $799,200 | $2,744,400 | $28,377 |
| 2022 | $1,780,500 | $799,200 | $2,579,700 | $26,261 |
| 2021 | $1,409,700 | $799,200 | $2,208,900 | $22,509 |
| 2020 | $1,327,400 | $799,200 | $2,126,600 | $21,457 |
| 2019 | $1,080,200 | $799,200 | $1,879,400 | $20,222 |
| 2018 | $931,900 | $799,200 | $1,731,100 | $19,579 |
| 2017 | $874,200 | $754,100 | $1,628,300 | $19,002 |
| 2016 | $746,600 | $715,000 | $1,461,600 | $18,314 |
| 2015 | $746,600 | $715,000 | $1,461,600 | $18,431 |
| 2014 | $705,400 | $715,000 | $1,420,400 | $17,982 |
| 2006 | $570,500 | $325,100 | $895,600 | $9,431 |
| 2005 | $561,500 | $325,100 | $886,600 | $9,531 |
| 2004 | $451,900 | $325,200 | $777,100 | $8,680 |
| 2003 | $445,800 | $364,200 | $810,000 | $10,093 |
Property facts
Year built
1900
Property type
multi_family
Stories
3
Beds
31
Baths
14
Living area
13,000 sqft
Lot size
10,890 sqft
ZIP code
02143
City
Somerville
Street
Highland Ave
Coordinates
42.39214, -71.11166
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Frequently asked questions
When did 281 Highland Ave last sell?
No public-record sale is on file for 281 Highland Ave.
What is the current tax assessment for 281 Highland Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 281 Highland Ave (year 2025) is $3,379,500 with $36,870 in property tax.
When was 281 Highland Ave built?
281 Highland Ave was built in 1900.
How does 281 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 281 Highland Ave?
281 Highland Ave is a 31 bed, 14 bath, 13,000 sqft, 10,890 sqft lot multi_family.
Is 281 Highland Ave a flip candidate?
No — 281 Highland Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 281 Highland Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 281 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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