78 R Mt Vernon St

2,658 Sq. Ft.
$485 / Sq. Ft.
2,658
Sq. Ft.
$485
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Solid 3 family house in a central area of East Somerville close to Charlestown, The T, eateries & open spaces for outdoor recreation. Residence that is complete with 11 rooms, 7 beds & 3 baths offering investor or owner occupant a strong rental history in prime location. Sun-splashed house & each unit has wood rear deck. Eat in kitchens with pantries, hardwood floors, well appointed baths, hi ceilings & additional storage. Off street parking for 1 car. Basement laundry. Rear yard with shed storage....Solid 3 family house in a central area of East Somerville close to Charlestown, The T, eateries & open spaces for outdoor recreation. Residence that is complete with 11 rooms, 7 beds & 3 baths offering investor or owner occupant a strong rental history in prime location. Sun-splashed house & each unit has wood rear deck. Eat in kitchens with pantries, hardwood floors, well appointed baths, hi ceilings & additional storage. Off street parking for 1 car. Basement laundry. Rear yard with shed storage. City view from top floor unit. Yearly income over $97,000/year.
  1. Listed by Nancy Ciampa McLaughlin • Redfin Corp.

Property Details for 78 R Mt Vernon Street

Town
Somerville
Area
MA-Somerville
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
1

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LISTING UPDATED: 01/20/2026 03:08 AM

Property Details for 78 R Mt Vernon Street

StatusActive
MLS #73469225
Days on Market8
Taxes$12,072 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-family / 3 Family
Year Built1900
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Redfin Corp., Nancy Ciampa McLaughlin
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Building Information for 78 R Mt Vernon Street

Stories3Residences3Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,399 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,293 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,287

Property Taxes

$1,006

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 78 R Mt Vernon Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
  • Living Area: 2658.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 3
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
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
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
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: Yearly income $97,440 & expenses $26,400. Heating U1-23 years,U2-9 years,U3-8 years. Hot water tanks U1 new 2025,U2-2 years,U3-8 years. Leases thru May. Roof 9 years. Buyer & agent to verify all information & perform own due diligence. Taxes do not reflect residential exemption.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:105 B:D L:27A,4271601
  • Assessments: $1,106,500
  • Book: 66679
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 7
  • Total Living Levels: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Levels: 3
Income / Expenses
  • GOI: $97,440.00
  • NOI: $97,440.00
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: Y
  • Levels U1: 1
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 2
  • Lease U2: Y
  • Levels U2: 1
Unit 3 Description
  • Floor U3: 3
  • Lease U3: Y
  • Levels U3: 1
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $8,120.00

Property History for 78 R Mt Vernon Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 16, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73469225

$1,289,900—
Jan 15, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #564496425

$790,000

+15.1% / yr

Dec 28, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #344602099

$515,000

+499.9% / yr

Dec 28, 2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71422118

$515,000—
Dec 19, 2012

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71422118

—
Dec 19, 2012

Contingent

MLS PIN #71422118

—
Aug 14, 2012

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71422118

$559,876—
Feb 15, 2007

Expired

MLS PIN #70441709

$575,000—
Aug 16, 2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70441709

$575,000—
Aug 26, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326624623

$1—
Aug 1, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #164955772

$490,000—
Jul 29, 2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70147378

$490,000—
Jun 2, 2005

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70147378

—
Jun 2, 2005

Contingent

MLS PIN #70147378

—
Feb 17, 2005

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70147378

$539,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/16/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73469225

$1,289,900
01/15/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #564496425

$790,000

+15.1% / yr

12/28/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #344602099

$515,000

+499.9% / yr

12/28/2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71422118

$515,000
12/19/2012

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71422118

—
12/19/2012

Contingent

MLS PIN #71422118

—
08/14/2012

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71422118

$559,876
02/15/2007

Expired

MLS PIN #70441709

$575,000
08/16/2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70441709

$575,000
08/26/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326624623

$1
08/01/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #164955772

$490,000
07/29/2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70147378

$490,000
06/02/2005

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70147378

—
06/02/2005

Contingent

MLS PIN #70147378

—
02/17/2005

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70147378

$539,000

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Public Records for 78 R Mt Vernon Street

Taxable ValueLand$393,400Additions$713,100Total$1,106,500
Tax Record2025$12,072 ($1,006 / month)
Home Facts
Baths4Total Finished SqFt2,658 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,658 SqFtStories3Lot Size3,399 SqFtStyleTriplexYear Built1900CountyMIDDLESEXAPNSOME M:105 B:D L:27-A

Schools near 78 R Mt Vernon Street

This home is within Somerville School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 1
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 7 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Capuano Early Childhood Center
PublicPK to 1

East Somerville Community School
PublicPK to 8

Somerville High School
Public9 to 12

Next Wave Junior High School
Public7 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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78 R Mt Vernon Street is a multi-family home for sale in Somerville, MA 02145. This property was listed for sale on January 16, 2026 by Redfin Corp., it's currently listed at $1,289,900. It has been on the market for a total of 8 days and was last sold on January 15, 2016. This listing's school district is Somerville School District. Nearby schools include Capuano Early Childhood Center, East Somerville Community School and Somerville High School. 78 R Mt Vernon Street is a 7-bed, 3-bath, 2,658 sqft multi-family home built in 1900.

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Listing Courtesy of Redfin Corp., Nancy Ciampa McLaughlin

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