178 Central St

2,596 Sq. Ft.
$308 / Sq. Ft.
2,596
Sq. Ft.
$308
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Adams-Locke house on National & Local Historic Register is a classic example of Greek Revival design. Thoughtfully restored & renovated resulting in preservation awards. Doric columns, ceiling medallions, pocket doors, floor to ceiling windows, SS app, gut reno baths, front&rear staircases, rebuilt fireplace, front&rear porches+deck, paver driveway, expansive lawn, fenced yard, & 2 car garage. Blocks from 2 future T stops, bike path,1 mile to Davis, 2 miles to Harvard. Striking antique!Adams-Locke house on National & Local Historic Register is a classic example of Greek Revival design. Thoughtfully restored & renovated resulting in preservation awards. Doric columns, ceiling medallions, pocket doors, floor to ceiling windows, SS app, gut reno baths, front&rear staircases, rebuilt fireplace, front&rear porches+deck, paver driveway, expansive lawn, fenced yard, & 2 car garage. Blocks from 2 future T stops, bike path,1 mile to Davis, 2 miles to Harvard. Striking antique!
  1. Listed by Dura Winder • Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Property Details for 178 Central Street

Town
Somerville
MLS Area
Winter Hill
Area
MA-Somerville-Winter Hill, MA-Somerville
Architectural Style
Greek Revival
Style
Greek Revival
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3
LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 05:14 AM

Property Details for 178 Central Street

StatusSold
MLS #71195116
Days on Market42
Taxes$6,368 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1844
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge, Dura Winder

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge, Gabrielle Whitehouse

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Building Information for 178 Central Street

Stories-Year Built1844Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,199 SF

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$4,559 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,028

Property Taxes

$531

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 178 Central Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2596.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Certified Historic
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Neighborhood: Winter Hill Historic District
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Closet, Mud Room, Play Room, Exercise Room, Wine Cellar, Central Vacuum
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum, French Doors, Security System
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Sprinkler System, Porch, Deck, Covered Patio/Deck, Deck - Wood
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Covered, Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Off-Street, Improved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off-Street, Improved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Improved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Balcony / Deck,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,French Doors
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,French Doors
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: 1 fireplace wood burning,1 decorative,A/C condenser "as is". Taxes with exemption.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 754600
  • Assessments: $637,800
  • Book: 36456
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Foundation Area: 1.0
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 178 Central Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 17, 2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73479603

—
Mar 5, 2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73479603

—
Feb 24, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73479603

$2,499,000—
May 20, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #309385236

$800,000

+0.9% / yr

May 20, 2011

Sold

MLS PIN #71195116

$800,000—
Mar 29, 2011

Contingent

MLS PIN #71195116

—
Mar 3, 2011

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71195116

$849,000—
Dec 31, 2010

Expired

MLS PIN #71138547

$899,000—
Sep 15, 2010

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71138547

$899,000—
Sep 9, 2010

Canceled

MLS PIN #71093827

$899,000—
Jun 10, 2010

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71093827

$939,000—
Jun 8, 2010

Canceled

MLS PIN #71073739

$939,000—
Apr 30, 2010

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71073739

$939,000—
Sep 19, 2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #105042949

$740,000

+15.9% / yr

Sep 19, 2002

Sold

MLS PIN #30617943

$740,000—
Jul 3, 2002

Contingent

MLS PIN #30617943

—
Jun 17, 2002

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30617943

$745,000—
Aug 14, 2000

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88094511

$543,000

+6.6% / yr

Aug 14, 2000

Sold

MLS PIN #30405997

$543,000—
May 8, 2000

Contingent

MLS PIN #30405997

—
Apr 28, 2000

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30405997

$550,000—
Mar 23, 1990

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88103326

$280,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/17/2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73479603

—
03/05/2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73479603

—
02/24/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73479603

$2,499,000
05/20/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #309385236

$800,000

+0.9% / yr

05/20/2011

Sold

MLS PIN #71195116

$800,000
03/29/2011

Contingent

MLS PIN #71195116

—
03/03/2011

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71195116

$849,000
12/31/2010

Expired

MLS PIN #71138547

$899,000
09/15/2010

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71138547

$899,000
09/09/2010

Canceled

MLS PIN #71093827

$899,000
06/10/2010

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71093827

$939,000
06/08/2010

Canceled

MLS PIN #71073739

$939,000
04/30/2010

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71073739

$939,000
09/19/2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #105042949

$740,000

+15.9% / yr

09/19/2002

Sold

MLS PIN #30617943

$740,000
07/03/2002

Contingent

MLS PIN #30617943

—
06/17/2002

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30617943

$745,000
08/14/2000

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88094511

$543,000

+6.6% / yr

08/14/2000

Sold

MLS PIN #30405997

$543,000
05/08/2000

Contingent

MLS PIN #30405997

—
04/28/2000

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30405997

$550,000
03/23/1990

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88103326

$280,000

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Public Records for 178 Central Street

Taxable ValueLand$630,300Additions$1,099,500Total$1,729,800
Tax Record2025$18,872 ($1,573 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,596 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,596 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,199 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1844ZoningRACountyMIDDLESEXAPNSOME M:48 B:A L:13Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 178 Central Street

This home is within Somerville School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Winter Hill Community School
PublicPK to 8

Somerville High School
Public9 to 12

Arthur D. Healey School
PublicPK to 8

Benjamin G. Brown School
PublicK to 5

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge, Dura Winder

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