42 Spring Street

Sold 6/8/23

Sold

Last Sold Price

$1,930,000

3 beds2 baths2,333 sqft

42 Spring St, Somerville, MA 02143

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.19 acresLot Size

1860Year Built

$827/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Rare Spring Hill historic single family on an oversized 8,274 sf lot. Magic and more is this eclectic jewel in this coveted Somerville neighborhood, replete with an enormous yard, perennial gardens, flowering trees, patio, sun porch, and front porch. Perched on the hill on a quiet tree-lined street, this home evokes the feel of the English countryside. Natural light throughout, decorative moldings, built-in floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, 9’10 ceilings, you’ll delight in this 9-room, 3-bed, 1.5 bath...Rare Spring Hill historic single family on an oversized 8,274 sf lot. Magic and more is this eclectic jewel in this coveted Somerville neighborhood, replete with an enormous yard, perennial gardens, flowering trees, patio, sun porch, and front porch. Perched on the hill on a quiet tree-lined street, this home evokes the feel of the English countryside. Natural light throughout, decorative moldings, built-in floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, 9’10 ceilings, you’ll delight in this 9-room, 3-bed, 1.5 bath with gas fireplace and chef’s kitchen. Views of the Boston skyline and a bird lovers' paradise, you're in nature's wonderland right in the city. Ideally situated amidst the hippest squares in our towns, minutes from Davis, Harvard, Porter, Union, and Inman Squares with all their eateries, shops, and restaurants. Conveniently located within 1.1 miles of the Porter Square T, commuter rail, and the Green Line. Off-street parking for 2-3 cars. Walk score paradise of 93! Not to be missed.

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Listing closed: 06/08/2023 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73106959

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Property Information for 42 Spring Street

Property Details

Taxes: $13,176 / year
MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
County: Middlesex County
Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
Town: Somerville
MLS Area: Spring Hill
Area: MA-Somerville-Spring Hill, MA-Somerville
Architectural Style: Greek Revival
Style: Garden, Greek Revival
Garage Spaces: 0
Open Parking Spaces: 2.00
Parking Spaces Total: 2

Building Information

Year Built: 1860
Lot Size: 0.19 AC / 8,276 SF

General Details

Property Details

Building Area Units: Square Feet
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks

Current Financing: Cash
Living Area: 2333.0
Color: Fuchsia
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

Neighborhood: Spring Hill

Features

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
Basement Features: Full, Sump Pump, Unfinished Basement

Num of Baths: 2.0
Num of Full Baths: 1
Num of Half Baths: 1
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
FireplaceYN: Yes
Fireplaces: 1
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Sun Room, Sitting Room
Interior Features: Window AC
Laundry Features: First Floor, Washer Hookup
Primary Bath: No
SpaYN: No

Exterior Features

Construction: Frame
Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Decorative Lighting, Fruit Trees, Garden

Exterior Features: City View(s), Storage Shed, Decorative Lighting, Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Porch, Patio
Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Roof Material: Shingle, Metal
View: Scenic View(s), City
View: Yes

Parking Features

Covered Spaces: .00
Garage: No

Garage Parking: Off-Street
Parking Features: Off-Street
Parking Features: Off-Street

Utilities

Cooling: Window AC
Cooling: Yes

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating: Yes
Sewer: City/Town Sewer
Utility Connections: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor

Bedroom 2

Bedroom2 Level: Second

Bedroom 3

Bedroom3 Level: Second

Dining Room

Dining Room Level: First

Family Room

Family Room Level: First

Kitchen

Kitchen Level: First

Living Room

Room Living Room Level: First

Property Information

Property Info

UFFI: Unknown
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: The roof,boiler,and hot water heater were newly installed in 2019. The washing machine is not working. There is water seepage in the basement. The property is being sold "AS IS". Buyer shall perform its own due diligence. The seller makes no representations as to the condition of the property.

Tax Information

Tax ID: 753951
Assessments: $1,274,300

Book: 76836
Tax Year: 2023
Zoning: RES

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

Beds Total: 3

Other Building Characteristics

Foundation: Stone
Cooling Zones: 0

Heat Zones: 2

Complex & Association Information

Adult Community: No

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info

Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 42 Spring Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jun 8, 2023	Sold MLS PIN #73106959	$1,930,000	—
May 10, 2023	Under Agreement MLS PIN #73106959	—	—
May 10, 2023	Contingent MLS PIN #73106959	—	—
May 3, 2023	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73106959	$1,475,000	—
Nov 8, 2004	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #326624133	$1	-99.2% / yr
Mar 1, 2002	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #119888859	$400,000	—
Feb 28, 2002	Sold MLS PIN #30498399	$400,000	—
Jan 18, 2002	Under Agreement MLS PIN #30498399	—	—
Jan 18, 2002	Contingent MLS PIN #30498399	—	—
Apr 26, 2001	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #30498399	$629,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
06/08/2023	Sold MLS PIN #73106959	$1,930,000
05/10/2023	Under Agreement MLS PIN #73106959	—
05/10/2023	Contingent MLS PIN #73106959	—
05/03/2023	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73106959	$1,475,000
11/08/2004	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #326624133	$1 -99.2% / yr
03/01/2002	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #119888859	$400,000
02/28/2002	Sold MLS PIN #30498399	$400,000
01/18/2002	Under Agreement MLS PIN #30498399	—
01/18/2002	Contingent MLS PIN #30498399	—
04/26/2001	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #30498399	$629,000

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

Public Records for 42 Spring Street

Taxable Value

Land

$795,500

Additions

$992,400

Total$1,787,900

Tax Record

2025

$19,506 ($1,626 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

Baths

1.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,137 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,137 SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

8,137 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1860

Year Renovated

1860

Zoning

County

MIDDLESEX

APN

SOME M:44 B:A L:7

Schools near 42 Spring Street

This home is within Somerville School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	John F. Kennedy Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.4 mi
6/10	Somerville High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.6 mi
3/10	Winter Hill Community School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.7 mi
7/10	Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park	Public - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.7 mi
8/10	Benjamin G. Brown School	Public - Nearby school	K to 5	0.8 mi
5/10	Arthur D. Healey School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 8	1.0 mi
NR	St Theresa School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.1 mi
NR	St. Anthony Elementary School	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.3 mi
NR	St. Ann School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	John F. Kennedy Elementary School PublicPK to 8 Nearby school	0.4 mi
6/10	Somerville High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.6 mi
3/10	Winter Hill Community School PublicPK to 8 Nearby school	0.7 mi
7/10	Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park PublicPK to 8 Nearby school	0.7 mi
8/10	Benjamin G. Brown School PublicK to 5 Nearby school	0.8 mi
5/10	Arthur D. Healey School PublicPK to 8 Nearby school	1.0 mi
NR	St Theresa School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.1 mi
NR	St. Anthony Elementary School PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.3 mi
NR	St. Ann School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.7 mi

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 42 Spring Street, Somerville, MA 02143	$1,930,000	3	2	2,333	8,276
44 Spring Street, Somerville, MA 02143	–	–	3	3,961	9,993
38 Spring Street, Somerville, MA 02143	$2,100,000	7	5	3,955	8,276
46 Spring Street, Unit 2, Somerville, MA 02143	$1,535,000	5	2	2,369	–
46 Spring Street, Somerville, MA 02143	$620,000	5	3	2,744	6,486
46 Spring Street, Unit 1, Somerville, MA 02143	$780,000	3	1	1,150	–
43-45 Spring Street, Somerville, MA 02143	$485,000	3	1	1,098	11,058
43-45 Spring Street, Unit 45, Somerville, MA 02143	$955,000	3	3	3,710	–
12 Belmont Place, Somerville, MA 02143	$410,000	5	2	2,906	3,430
45 Spring Street, Somerville, MA 02143	–	3	2.5	4,069	–
34 Spring Street, Unit 1, Somerville, MA 02143	$551,000	3	2	1,533	–
34 Spring Street, Unit 4, Somerville, MA 02143	$451,000	2	1	846	–
34 Spring Street, Unit 2, Somerville, MA 02143	$466,000	1	1	665	–
34 Spring Street, Unit 3, Somerville, MA 02143	$515,000	1	1	617	–
37 Spring Street, Somerville, MA 02143	$1	4	4	2,564	4,473
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