Last Sold Price
7 beds3,955 sqft$531/sqft
38 Spring St, Somerville, MA 02143

Description

Rare 4-family Mansard in Spring Hill, the historic Robinson-Bird house built in 1852, lots of character, income producing, 4 parking spaces (6 if move shed) on 8,276 sf lot, one of the largest multi-family lots on the market. This well-maintained multi-family has been lovingly cared for by the same family for the past 67 years. Architecture is Italianate, second empire with high ceilings, front floor to ceiling windows, original pine + Douglas fir flooring, original crown moldings, ceiling medallions,...Rare 4-family Mansard in Spring Hill, the historic Robinson-Bird house built in 1852, lots of character, income producing, 4 parking spaces (6 if move shed) on 8,276 sf lot, one of the largest multi-family lots on the market. This well-maintained multi-family has been lovingly cared for by the same family for the past 67 years. Architecture is Italianate, second empire with high ceilings, front floor to ceiling windows, original pine + Douglas fir flooring, original crown moldings, ceiling medallions, views of Boston! Property offers great flexibility for the multi-generational families, or outstanding income producing investment property. Breathtaking grounds w/mature flowering cherry trees, dogwoods, hydrangeas, roses, perennial beds. Each unit separate gas/steam heat and electric. Newer 2024 gas fired boiler, Windows + roof replaced in 2013. Washer/Dryer in basement. Convenient to public T + Porter, Harvard, Davis + Union Squares.Tenants are tenants at will. Amazing property.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/01/2025 12:00 AM

Listing Agents

  1. The Carol Kelly Team

    The Carol Kelly Team

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617) 686-9996

    M: (617) 686-9996

  2. Carol Kelly

    Carol Kelly

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617) 686-9996

    M: (617) 686-9996

  3. Shannah Hall Franckum

    Shannah Hall Franckum

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617) 686-9996

    M: (617) 686-9996

Property Details for 38 Spring Street

Status
MLS #
73393600
Days on Market
8
Taxes
$17,526 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Multi-family / 4 Family - 4 Units Up/Down
Year Built
1852
Buyer's Agent Compensation
2.25%
Town
Somerville
MLS Area
Spring Hill
Area
MA-Somerville-Spring Hill, MA-Somerville
Style
Garden
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,900,000

Avg days on market

68

Sale-to-list ratio

91.9%

Somerville, MA

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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
4,162
Square Feet
0.08
Acres
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1/33
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Sold 10/24/25

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Bedrooms
3,796
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
a front view of a house with garden
1/42
9

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Sold 04/24/26

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Bedrooms
3,998
Square Feet
0.11
Acres

Location

Sold By Compass, The Collective - MA

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Building Information for 38 Spring Street

Stories4Residences4Year Built1852Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF

Payment Calculator

$12,135 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,674

Property Taxes

$1,461

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 38 Spring Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3955.0
  • Color: blue
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 4
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Certified Historic,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Freezer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Pine, Wood
  • Interior Features: Crown Molding, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Country Kitchen, Living Room, Kitchen, Sunroom, Office/Den
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Picture Window, Box/Bay/Bow Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Fruit Trees, Garden
  • Exterior Features: City View(s), Screens, Greenhouse, Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Porch, Patio
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Greenhouse
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: City View(s), City
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC, Multi Units, Unit Control
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public, Individual Meter
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: During pre-inspection,inspector found some evidence of termites,unclear as to when that occurred.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 753952
  • Assessments: $1,605,900
  • Book: 82192
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: NR
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 7
  • Total Living Levels: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels: 4
  • Cooling Units: 0
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Units: 4
  • Heat Zones: 4
Income / Expenses
  • GOI: $56,400.00
  • NOI: $56,400.00
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: N
  • Levels U1: 1
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 2
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 1
Unit 3 Description
  • Floor U3: 2
  • Levels U3: 1
Unit 4 Description
  • Floor U4: 3
  • Levels U4: 1
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $4,700.00
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2

Property History for 38 Spring Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 1, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73393600

$2,100,000
Jun 27, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73393600

Jun 27, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73393600

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/01/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73393600

$2,100,000
06/27/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73393600

06/27/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73393600

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 38 Spring Street

Taxable ValueLand$768,800Additions$837,100Total$1,605,900
Tax Record2025$17,520 ($1,460 / month)
Home Facts
Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt3,905 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,905 SqFtStories3Lot Size8,242 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1854Year Renovated1854ZoningRACountyMIDDLESEXAPNSOME M:44 B:A L:8

Schools near 38 Spring 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 - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Somerville High School
Public9 to 12

Winter Hill Community School
PublicPK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 38 Spring Street, Somerville, MA 02143
$2,100,000
7
3,955
8,276
$551,000
3
1,533
$451,000
2
846
$466,000
1
665
$515,000
1
617
$1,930,000
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2,333
8,276

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