40 Simpson Ave

Somerville, MA 02144

$1,299,000
Price
6
Beds
3,177 Sq. Ft.
$409 / Sq. Ft.
3,177
Sq. Ft.
$409
per Sq. Ft.
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New
New

Description

Located at 40 Simpson Ave, just blocks from Davis Square and Tufts Campus, this 3,177 sq. ft. Philadelphia-style home offers significant potential. The property features a new roof, vinyl and aluminum siding, a one-car garage with a long driveway, and a basement with ample headroom. With a Walk Score of 93, the house is steps away from restaurants, Hodgkins-Curtin Park, and both the Red and Green Line T stations. While the interior requires updating, this 2.75-story residence is a must-see.Located at 40 Simpson Ave, just blocks from Davis Square and Tufts Campus, this 3,177 sq. ft. Philadelphia-style home offers significant potential. The property features a new roof, vinyl and aluminum siding, a one-car garage with a long driveway, and a basement with ample headroom. With a Walk Score of 93, the house is steps away from restaurants, Hodgkins-Curtin Park, and both the Red and Green Line T stations. While the interior requires updating, this 2.75-story residence is a must-see.
  1. Listed by Jack Lister • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty
  2. Listed by Joanne Van Stry • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty

Property Details for 40 Simpson Avenue

Town
Somerville
MLS Area
Davis Square
Area
MA-Somerville-Davis Square, MA-Somerville
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING UPDATED: 06/30/2026 07:00 AM

Property Details for 40 Simpson Avenue

StatusNew
MLS #73542930
Days on MarketListed Today
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Property TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-family / 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year Built1910
CountyMiddlesex County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty, Jack Lister; Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty, Joanne Van Stry
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Building Information for 40 Simpson Avenue

Stories3Residences2Year Built1910Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,049 SF

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$7,678 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,473

Property Taxes

$1,205

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Property Information for 40 Simpson Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 3177.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: West Somerville
  • High School: Somerville High School
  • Middle School: West Somerville
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Full, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, On Street Permit
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, On Street Permit
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem, On Street Permit
Utilities
  • Electric: 60 Amps/Less
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract, Lender Approval Required
  • Tax ID: 3327,748690
  • Assessments: $1,388,300
  • Book: 81618
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: NR
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
  • Total Living Levels: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Foundation Area: 1118.0
  • Frontage: 30.00
  • Levels: 3
  • Heat Units: 2
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: 2
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $.00

Property History for 40 Simpson Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 30, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73542930

$1,299,000—
Aug 9, 1996

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88100127

$50,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/30/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73542930

$1,299,000
08/09/1996

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88100127

$50,000

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

Public Records for 40 Simpson Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$791,100Additions$533,900Total$1,325,000
Tax Record2025$14,456 ($1,205 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,177 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,177 SqFtStories3Lot Size3,000 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1910ZoningRACountyMIDDLESEXAPNSOME M:12 B:C L:14

Schools near 40 Simpson Avenue

This home is within Somerville School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
West Somerville Neighborhood School
Public - PK to 8
Somerville High School
Public - 9 to 12
Benjamin G. Brown School
Public - K to 5
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
West Somerville Neighborhood School
PublicPK to 8

Somerville High School
Public9 to 12

Benjamin G. Brown School
PublicK to 5

John F. Kennedy Elementary 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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More information about 40 Simpson Avenue, Somerville, MA 02144

40 Simpson Avenue is a multi-family home for sale in Somerville, MA 02144. This listing's school district is Somerville School District. Nearby schools include West Somerville Neighborhood School, Somerville High School and Benjamin G. Brown School. 40 Simpson Avenue is a 6-bed, 3-bath, 3,177 sqft multi-family home built in 1910.

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Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty, Jack Lister; Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty, Joanne Van Stry

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