39 Alston St

1,523 Sq. Ft.
$607 / Sq. Ft.
1,523
Sq. Ft.
$607
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Tucked away on a quiet, friendly one-way street, this Mansard-style single-family offers peaceful living without sacrificing city convenience. With 3 bedrooms and a home office, this is the perfect urban family home. There's plenty of outside space on the front porch, large back deck, and private balcony. The first floor features the living room, dining room, kitchen, full bath & laundry. The second floor has 3 bedrooms, a full bath and bonus room. 39 Alston has been updated for the future with an...Tucked away on a quiet, friendly one-way street, this Mansard-style single-family offers peaceful living without sacrificing city convenience. With 3 bedrooms and a home office, this is the perfect urban family home. There's plenty of outside space on the front porch, large back deck, and private balcony. The first floor features the living room, dining room, kitchen, full bath & laundry. The second floor has 3 bedrooms, a full bath and bonus room. 39 Alston has been updated for the future with an energy-efficient heat pump system for year-round heating & cooling as well as a dedicated level 2 EV charger in the driveway. You are alongside the community path, about 4 mins to East Somerville T and 8 minutes to Union T. There are a host of bus routes at your doorstep and easy access to route 28 and i93. Located just a short distance from the vibrant dining and shops of Union Square, you are at the heart of everything Somerville has to offer and just minutes from downtown Boston.

Listing Agent

  1. Katie Malin

    Katie Malin

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (781)-799-5981

Property Details for 39 Alston Street

Town
Somerville
MLS Area
Union Square
Area
MA-Somerville
Architectural Style
Victorian, Second Empire
Style
Victorian, Second Empire
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
1
LISTING UPDATED: 05/20/2026 03:10 AM

Property Details for 39 Alston Street

StatusUnder Agreement
MLS #73508506
Days on Market22
Taxes$4,311 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1890
CountyMiddlesex County
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Building Information for 39 Alston Street

Stories-Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,591 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,969 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,609

Property Taxes

$359

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 39 Alston Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 1523.0
  • Color: Beige
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Capuano/East Somerville
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate
  • Interior Features: Bonus Room
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood,Exterior Access
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Taxes reflect residential exemption.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 760473
  • Assessments: $809,600
  • Book: 63019
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: NR/Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 5
  • Heat Zones: 5
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 39 Alston Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 20, 2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73508506

—
May 3, 2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73508506

—
Apr 28, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73508506

$925,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/20/2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73508506

—
05/03/2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73508506

—
04/28/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73508506

$925,000

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

Public Records for 39 Alston Street

Taxable ValueLand$298,000Additions$463,500Total$761,500
Tax Record2025$8,308 ($692 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,523 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,523 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,592 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890ZoningBBCountyMIDDLESEXAPNSOME M:93 B:E L:13

Schools near 39 Alston Street

This home is within Somerville School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
East Somerville Community School
PublicPK to 8

Somerville High School
Public9 to 12

Next Wave Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Full Circle High School
Public9 to 12

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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