When was property at 38 Franklin Avenue built and last sold?

The property at 38 Franklin Avenue was built in and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $1,700.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 38 Franklin Avenue is $505,000.

What are some comparable homes to 38 Franklin Avenue?

There are currently no comparable homes to 38 Franklin Avenue.

Somerville

02145

East Somerville

38 Franklin Ave

Sold on Jan 20, 2026

Map

$500,000

● Land - Off Market

38 Franklin Ave

Somerville, MA 02145

Studio

0 Bath

$2,456

Est. Monthly

About This Property

Calling all developers and Investors! Opportunity knocks to buy a rare vacant lot in Somerville. The possibilities for future use are endless. Zoning may allow multiple units and any building can be 3 stories tall. Check out one of the hottest east somerville neighborhoods a stones throw form the new green line T stop! You can get anywhere from here without a car! Condos in this immediate area are selling for top dollar! don't miss out invest today in the future! 2 separate lots of record are included in the sale.

Unit Size

Days on Market

Land Size

0.05 acres

Price per sqft

Property Type

Land

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Last updated: 9 months ago (MLSPIN #73434703)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Jan 20, 2026	Sold	Premium
Sold
Oct 27, 2025	In contract	-
In contract
Oct 13, 2025	Price Decreased	$500,000 ↓ $100K (16.7%)
Price Decreased
Sep 23, 2025	Listed by LAER Realty Partners	$600,000
Listed by LAER Realty Partners
Jun 25, 1980	Sold	Premium
Sold

Property Highlights

Building Info

Overview

General

Bedroom Count: 0

Building Condition: 0
Building Quality: 0
Construction Type: 0
Building Style: 0
Exterior Walls Type: 0
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 0
Roof Cover Type: 0
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 0
Basement Area: 0
Garage Type: 0
Parking Space Count: 0
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 0
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 2,012

Total Building Area: 0
Building Area: 0

Heating and Cooling

Air Conditioning: 0

Heating: 0
Heating Fuel Type: 0

Utilities

Sewer System: 0

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: V
Land Acres: 0000000046
Standard Land Use Code: 8001
County Land Use Code: 131

Neighborhood

School District Name: Somerville School District

School Tax School District: SOMERVILLE SD
Census Tract: 351404

Zoning

Zoning: RB

Geography

Account Number: 16533027

District: 274
Parcel: SOME M:104 B:E L:12
Block: E
Lot: 12
Municipality: SOMERVILLE
Latitude: 42.3824
Longitude: -71.0851

Address

Full Address: 38 Franklin Ave

Address - House Number: 38
Address - Street Name: Franklin
Address - Suffix Type: Ave
State: MA
City Name: Somerville
Carrier Code: C089
4-Digit Zip Code: 4309
Zip Code: 02145

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2024

Tax Amount: $187,200
Initial Tax Delinquent Year: 2024

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2024

Assessed Total Value: $177,900
Assessed Land Value: $177,900

Sales

Current Sale Recording Date: Jun 25, 1980

Current Sale Price:

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Current Sale Document Type: 27

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Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$909,450

Sale Price/ft²

$559

Below Asking

0.03%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

2817 ft²

Average Home Age

82.7 years

Currently For Sale

30 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Last Updated: 9 months ago
Data Source: MLS PIN, MLS# 73434703

38 Franklin Ave

About This Property

Price History

Property Highlights

Building Info

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Neighborhood

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