17 Rush St., Somerville MA 02145

Somerville, MA 02145

$850K

4 BD · 2 BA · 2,060 sf · 0.04 ac · Built 1880

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The residence

Attention investors, developers, and house-hackers: Rare East Somerville value-add multi-family delivered 100% vacant! This is a standout opportunity in one of Greater Boston's highest-demand real estate markets. Located at 17 Rush Street, this traditional two-family home features nearly 2,100 sq ft of living space across three flexible levels. Offered fully vacant at closing, this property represents a clean slate ready for an ambitious owner-occupant, condo-conversion developer, or long-term buy-and-hold investor looking to build immediate sweat equity. [PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS & CHARACTER] The building retains high-value architectural details that serve as an incredible foundation for a modern overhaul, including high ceilings, deep bay window nooks, abundant natural light, original hardwood floors, ceiling medallions, wide classic casing, and flexible front-to-back floor plans. [CURRENT LAYOUT CONFIGURATION] Unit 1 (First Floor) features a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom footprint with a large formal living room or dining space, eat-in kitchen area, and private rear entry. Unit 2 (Second and Third Floors) spans two levels offering 3-4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, expansive living or dining spaces, an oversized kitchen, plus walk-in storage and closet areas on the top floor. (Note: Public record lists property as 5 bed / 2 bath; buyer to verify all potential layout configurations and room counts). [LOCATION & AMENITIES] Commuters and future tenants will love the convenience of rare off-street driveway parking included with the property. Enjoy rapid access to the MBTA East Somerville Green Line Extension and Sullivan Square Orange Line, along with close proximity to Assembly Row, Union Square, Broadway dining and retail, I-93, Cambridge, and downtown Boston. Bring your general contractor, architect, and design vision. Opportunities like this in East Somerville are exceedingly rare.

At a glance

Property type: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Status: Active
Year built: 1880
Lot size: 0.04 acres
Living area: 2,060 sf
MLS#: df3df44eaa3e0a64d092da22dc71db81
Beds · Baths: 4 · 2

Location

Somerville, MA.

Somerville sits within Greater Boston, in Massachusetts, and keeps the character of that stretch of the map — its streets, shoreline and architecture read as of a piece with the towns around it. Our advisors know the market here street by street and can speak to how a particular address sits within it.

Estimated Monthly Payment+

$4K/mo

Approximate · principal & interest only

Down payment · 25%Interest rate · 6.75%Term · 30 years

Display Currency

$850K

Indicative conversion — settlement always in USD.

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Listings updated Oct 5, 2026

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