Last Sold Price
4 beds2,432 sqft$357/sqft
79 Puritan Rd, Somerville, MA 02145

Description

A classic two-family in the delightful Ten Hills neighborhood, this well-maintained property has plenty of potential. With a sunroom commanding westward views towards the rest of Somerville, each unit enjoys abundant light and air, yet is cozy, with a fireplace, spacious kitchen, bathroom, and two private well-proportioned bedrooms in the rear. The upstairs unit has an unfinished walk-up attic with expansion potential. Two gas-fired boilers and laundry equipment are in the clean, well-lit basement;...A classic two-family in the delightful Ten Hills neighborhood, this well-maintained property has plenty of potential. With a sunroom commanding westward views towards the rest of Somerville, each unit enjoys abundant light and air, yet is cozy, with a fireplace, spacious kitchen, bathroom, and two private well-proportioned bedrooms in the rear. The upstairs unit has an unfinished walk-up attic with expansion potential. Two gas-fired boilers and laundry equipment are in the clean, well-lit basement; there's tandem parking for two just off the glassed-in porches. The grassy back yard has a large storage shed. Just across the street is Grimmons Park and playground, while at the bottom of Puritan Road are the green shores of the Mystic River, with canoe and kayak rental facilities at Blessing of the Bay Park. In the opposite direction: the shops, entertainment, and restaurants of vibrant Assembly Row. A great place to call home, rent, or possibly convert to condominiums.
LISTING CLOSED: 01/23/2019 12:00 AM

Listing Agent

  1. Bigelow/Irving

    Bigelow/Irving

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617) 719-2196

    M: (617) 719-2196

Property Details for 79 Puritan Road

Status
MLS #
72423980
Days on Market
12
Taxes
$3,142 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Multi-family / 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year Built
1927
Buyer's Agent Compensation
2.5%
Town
Somerville
Area
MA-Somerville
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces Total
2

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$975,000

Avg days on market

43

Sale-to-list ratio

94.1%

Somerville, MA

9 comparable properties found

$940,000 | 34 Puritan Road, Somerville, MA 02145
1/24
1

$940,000

Sold 09/20/24

4
Bedrooms
2,250
Square Feet
0.09
Acres
$1,050,000 | 11 Rush Street, Somerville, MA 02145
1/36
2

$1,050,000

Sold 06/23/26

4
Bedrooms
2,124
Square Feet
0.12
Acres
$930,000 | 8 Parker Place, Somerville, MA 02143
1/25
3

$930,000

Sold 07/13/26

4
Bedrooms
2,153
Square Feet
0.06
Acres
a living room with furniture and a window
1/37
4

$1,050,000

Sold 08/22/25

4
Bedrooms
2,279
Square Feet
0.05
Acres
$975,000 | 38 Richdale Avenue, Somerville, MA 02145
1/35
5

$975,000

Sold 11/05/25

4
Bedrooms
1,971
Square Feet
0.07
Acres
a front view of a house with garden
1/29
6

$854,900

Sold 03/20/26

4
Bedrooms
1,977
Square Feet
0.06
Acres
a front view of a house
1/38
7

$1,120,000

Sold 09/06/24

4
Bedrooms
2,689
Square Feet
0.09
Acres
$975,000 | 138 North Street, Somerville, MA 02144
1/18
8

$975,000

Sold 06/22/26

4
Bedrooms
2,260
Square Feet
0.08
Acres
a view of a building with a window
1/41
9

$1,015,000

Sold 01/27/26

4
Bedrooms
2,210
Square Feet
0.07
Acres

Location

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Building Information for 79 Puritan Road

Stories3Residences2Year Built1927Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 4,050 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,673 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,411

Property Taxes

$262

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 79 Puritan Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Marina
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2432.0
  • Total Units: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Washer, Dryer, Unit 1(Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Vent Hood), Unit 2(Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Unit 1(Fireplace - Natural Gas), Unit 2(Fireplace - Wood burning)
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Varies Per Unit, Hardwood, Wood Laminate, Unit 1(undefined), Unit 2(Tile Floor, Wall to Wall Carpet)
  • Interior Features: Unit 1(Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Bathroom With Tub & Shower), Unit 1 Rooms(Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Sunroom), Unit 2 Rooms(Living Room
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage Shed
  • Exterior Features: City View(s), Storage Shed, Porch - Enclosed
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: City View(s), City
  • View: Yes
  • Waterview Features: River
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Unit 1(Window AC)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Unit 1(Steam, Gas, Individual, Unit Control), Unit 2(Steam
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Units have been tested for lead--reports attached.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 755943
  • Assessments: $525,300
  • Book: 63305
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Zoning: RA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
  • Total Living Levels: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Heat Units: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
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: 1
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $.00
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 79 Puritan Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 23, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72423980

$867,750
Nov 26, 2018

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72423980

Nov 26, 2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72423980

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/23/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72423980

$867,750
11/26/2018

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72423980

11/26/2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72423980

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

Public Records for 79 Puritan Road

Taxable ValueLand$395,000Additions$587,300Total$982,300
Tax Record2025$10,717 ($893 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,432 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,432 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,050 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1927ZoningRACountyMIDDLESEXAPNSOME M:56 B:B L:22Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 79 Puritan Road

This home is within Somerville School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Arthur D. Healey School
PublicPK to 8

Somerville High School
Public9 to 12

Winter Hill Community School
PublicPK 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 79 Puritan Road, Somerville, MA 02145
$867,750
4
2,432
4,050
$1,000,000
6
2,579
4,050
$868,000
4
2,791
4,050
$525,000
2
2,432
4,013
$485,000
5
2,936
4,050
$1,249,000
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2,468
4,050

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