185 W Cliff St
Listing Notes
**Historic Charm Meets Modern Convenience in Downtown Somerville**Rare opportunity to own a charming two-unit home in the heart of Somerville, offering historic character, strong income potential, dedicated parking, and low-maintenance ownership just moments from vibrant downtown.This multifamily property blends timeless craftsmanship with thoughtful updates. The first-floor unit features a spacious 1-bedroom, 1-bath layout with a living room, formal dining room, and kitchen. Currently occupied by long-term tenants paying $2,000/month, this unit also offers potential to be reconfigured into a 2-bedroom layout for added future value.The recently renovated second-floor unit offers 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and a versatile bonus room ideal for an office, flex, workout space, or storage. Highlights include restored original hardwood floors, fresh paint, updated lighting, and preserved historic charm. Prior to renovations, rent was $2,450/month.Each unit has two entrances, creating added privacy. Enjoy the wraparound porch with low-maintenance composite deck, a large dry basement with laundry hookups, and ample storage.Located near NJ Transit with direct NYC service and close to Somerville's restaurants, shops, cafes, and entertainment. Each unit includes two dedicated off-street parking spaces, and a long-standing shared parking arrangement provides lawn care, snow removal, parking lot repairs, and lot maintenance, saving the owner an estimated $5,000 annually.
Price in context
Cheaper than 17% of the 24 homes listed nearby right now, which run $417,000 to $949,900.
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| Address | Asking | Size |
|---|---|---|
| 108 N Bridge St | $417,000 | 2 bd · 2 ba |
| 199 N Bridge St | $499,000 | 3 bd · 1 ba |
| 28 E Young St | $499,900 | 3 bd · 1 ba |
| 44 Second St | $500,000 | 5 bd · 2 ba |
| 21 Ivanhoe Ave | $524,900 | 3 bd · 2 ba |
| 56-58 Hamilton St | $525,000 | 4 bd · 2 ba |
| 56-58 Hamilton St | $525,000 | 4 bd · 2 ba |
| 311 Bell Ave | $549,999 | 3 bd · 3 ba |
| 19 S Davenport St | $550,000 | 2 bd · 2 ba |
| 17 E Brown St | $575,000 | 4 bd · 2 ba |
| 215 Grove St | $578,000 | 3 bd · 4 ba |
| 47 Sycamore St | $589,999 | 4 bd · 2 ba |
| 202 N Bridge St | $599,000 | 3 bd · 2 ba |
| 21 Second St | $599,000 | 5 bd · 2 ba |
| 79 3rd St | $599,998 | 3 bd · 4 ba |
| 63 Third St | $600,000 | 4 bd · 2 ba |
| 109 Bond St | $619,000 | 3 bd · 3 ba |
| 28 Codington Pl | $640,000 | 3 bd · 2 ba |
| 425 Bartine St | $645,000 | 4 bd · 2 ba |
| 31 S Davenport St | $660,000 | 2 bd · 3 ba |
| 270 Altamont Pl | $685,000 | 3 bd · 3 ba |
| 15 S Davenport St | $699,000 | 3 bd · 3 ba |
| 420 William St | $749,000 | 4 bd · 4 ba |
| 440 Catherine St | $949,900 | 4 bd · 3 ba |
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