Last Sold Price
5 beds2,384 sqft$260/sqft
47 Highland Rd, Somerville, MA 02144

Description

Sought-after unspoiled single family on one of Somerville’s nicest streets. Three floors of beautifully proportioned space with attractive architectural details including a lovely foyer with gas fireplace (not working), original tin ceiling and parquet floor. Pocket doors, several stained-glass windows, a built-in china cab. and dentil moldings that echo the motif used on the exterior of the building. Hardwood floors. A yard awaits the gardener. Update this gem and you will have a beauty!Sought-after unspoiled single family on one of Somerville’s nicest streets. Three floors of beautifully proportioned space with attractive architectural details including a lovely foyer with gas fireplace (not working), original tin ceiling and parquet floor. Pocket doors, several stained-glass windows, a built-in china cab. and dentil moldings that echo the motif used on the exterior of the building. Hardwood floors. A yard awaits the gardener. Update this gem and you will have a beauty!
LISTING CLOSED: 05/25/2005 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Thelma Hedberg • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Property Details for 47 Highland Road

Status
MLS #
70155705
Days on Market
13
Taxes
$5,819 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1900
Town
Somerville
Area
MA-Somerville
Architectural Style
Victorian
Style
Victorian
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,285,000

Avg days on market

27

Sale-to-list ratio

101.0%

Somerville, MA

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Bedrooms
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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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Square Feet
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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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Square Feet
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Acres
$1,650,000 | 16 Central Street, Somerville, MA 02143
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Sold 08/29/25

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Sold 09/27/24

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Sold 11/25/25

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Thelma Hedberg

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Thelma Hedberg

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Building Information for 47 Highland Road

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,400 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,636 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,151

Property Taxes

$485

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 47 Highland Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2384.0
  • Color: olive
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full
  • 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
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Lot Description: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 751093
  • Assessments: $541,300
  • Book: 999999
  • Tax Year: 2005
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Foundation Area: 9.99999999999999E14
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Selling Broker Comp: 2.5

Property History for 47 Highland Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 25, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #161042502

$620,000

+11.8% / yr

May 25, 2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70155705

$620,000
Mar 23, 2005

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70155705

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/25/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #161042502

$620,000

+11.8% / yr

05/25/2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70155705

$620,000
03/23/2005

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70155705

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

Public Records for 47 Highland Road

Taxable ValueLand$690,900Additions$962,700Total$1,653,600
Tax Record2025$18,041 ($1,503 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,608 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,608 SqFtStories3Lot Size3,400 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1900ZoningNRCountyMIDDLESEXAPNSOME M:28 B:D L:27

Schools near 47 Highland Road

This home is within Somerville School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Benjamin G. Brown School
PublicK to 5

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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