30 Forest Street

Somerville, MA 02143

$2,200,000
Price
4
Beds
4
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
2,827 Sq. Ft.
$778 / Sq. Ft.
2,827
Sq. Ft.
$778
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Updated historic residence just over the Cambridge line, offering easy access to Harvard University and Porter Square. Enjoy 9'–10" ceilings on light-filled main level. Delightful entry vestibule leads into the primary residence, noteworthy for its period detail and modern updates, including central AC. Wonderful living room with rounded wall, wood-burning fireplace and distinctive crown moldings. Spacious dining room with window bay is perfect for entertaining. Comfortable eat-in kitchen with wraparound...Updated historic residence just over the Cambridge line, offering easy access to Harvard University and Porter Square. Enjoy 9'–10" ceilings on light-filled main level. Delightful entry vestibule leads into the primary residence, noteworthy for its period detail and modern updates, including central AC. Wonderful living room with rounded wall, wood-burning fireplace and distinctive crown moldings. Spacious dining room with window bay is perfect for entertaining. Comfortable eat-in kitchen with wraparound counter features cherry cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Two bed-bath suites are found on the second floor, as well as a sun-splashed study. A charming additional bed-bath suite is found on the top floor. The appealing duplex 1-bed 1-bath apartment with separate entrance is located on the rear side and includes in-unit laundry and an updated full bath. Situated on a corner lot with a large fenced yard and garage parking for four cars, plus ample driveway. A very rare offering.

Property Details for 30 Forest Street

Town
Somerville
Area
MA-Somerville
Garage Spaces
4
Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Total
10

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 05/02/2024 07:58 PM

Property Details for 30 Forest Street

StatusUnder Agreement
MLS #73226003
Days on Market14
Taxes$17,305 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-family / 2 Family - 2 Units Side by Side
Year Built1870
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

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Building Information for 30 Forest Street

Stories5Residences2Year Built1870Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,330 SF

Payment Calculator

$13,448 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$12,006

Property Taxes

$1,442

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 30 Forest Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 2827.0
  • Color: Blue
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Slate, Rubber
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Historic Building - Franklin Phillips House,ca. 1870. Safe is included in sale. Fireplace screen is excluded. Offer instructions attached in MLS.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 752828
  • Assessments: $2,007,500
  • Book: 63616
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: res.
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
  • Total Living Levels: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: N
  • Levels U1: 3
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 1
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 2
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 30 Forest Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 30 Forest Street

Taxable ValueLand$967,600Additions$1,039,900Total$2,007,500
Tax Record2024$21,119 ($1,760 / month)
Home Facts
Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt2,853 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,853 SqFtStories3Lot Size7,330 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1870ZoningRCCountyMIDDLESEXAPNSOME M:37 B:D L:1

Schools near 30 Forest Street

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

Somerville High School
Public9 to 12

Benjamin G. Brown School
PublicK to 5

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