70 Oxford Street, Somerville MA 02143

Somerville, MA 02143
$509,000
6
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,696
Sq Ft
$189
Price/Sq Ft
0.14
Acres
1885
Year Built
3
Parking
Single Family Residence
Type
11
Days on Market
Sold 2002 Listed Jun 26, 2002 • MLS# 30620766 Copied! • Updated Oct 2, 2002

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $509,000
Final Sale Price: $509,000
Difference: +$0 (+0.0%)
Performance Metrics
100.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold at asking price
11
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $189
Sale $/sq ft: $189
This property sold for $189 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold exactly at the asking price.

With only 11 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

LARGE VICTORIAN ON NICE, QUIET STREET. LOTS OF PERIOD DETAILS, HARDWOOD FLOORS, GIGANTIC YARD, BIG ROOMS WITH HIGH CEILINGS. NEEDS A LITTLE TLC BUT WOULD BE A GORGEOUS RESTORATION. TREMENDOUS POTENTIAL, WON'T LAST!

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

78.1%
Price Range
12
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73523420
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
May 25, 2026
$2,325,000
MLS #73523420 - Active
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Sold
Oct 1, 2002
$509,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 12
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Listed for Sale
Jun 26, 2002
$509,000
Original listing
Agent: Katie Alphen Office: Prudential Prime Properties / Buccelli

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2002 $2,891 $295,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,891
Tax Year 2002
HOA Fee
$0
Per month
Assessed Value
$295,600

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1885
Living Area 2,696 sq ft
Lot Size 0.14 acres
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 11

Interior

Heating Hot Water, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full
Laundry In Basement
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Victorian
Roof Slate
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch
Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 3
Electric Fuses, 60 Amps/less
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven
Annual Tax $2,891
Assessed Value $295,600
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Fireplace Does Not Work
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color GRAY
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 12 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1885
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,696 sq ft
Total Rooms
11

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Victorian
Year Built: 1885
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Slate
Foundation: Stone

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Hot Water, Oil
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Frontage: 0.00 ft
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities:
School District
Somerville School District local
B-
✓ School Safety 2024-25
2.5% Average
1.4% Suspensions 2.2% In-School 1.1% Emergency
↓ 3.0% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

9 schools
St. Theresa of the Child Jesus School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-08
A
John F Kennedy School
0.6 mi | #49 of 352 | Score: 57.2
Improved 6 spots from last year
-1 below state avg
474 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
B+
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
0.7 mi | #137 of 352 | Score: 45.4
Improved 37 spots from last year
-12.8 below state avg
548 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
C+
Arthur D Healey School
0.9 mi | #237 of 352 | Score: 37.4
Improved 26 spots from last year
-20.8 below state avg
461 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
C-
Winter Hill Community School
0.9 mi | #291 of 352 | Score: 32.3
Dropped 19 spots from last year
-25.9 below state avg
361 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
C+
East Somerville Community School
0.9 mi | #244 of 352 | Score: 36.9
Improved 7 spots from last year
-21.3 below state avg
743 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
A+
Benjamin G Brown School
0.8 mi | #82 of 825 | Score: 60.2
Dropped 65 spots from last year
+2 above state avg
230 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
Capuano Early Childhood Center
1.0 mi
240 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-01
Tufts Educational Day Care Center
1.3 mi
Grades PK-K
M

Middle Schools

1 school
Next Wave Junior High School
0.5 mi
11 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

2 schools
F
Full Circle High School
0.5 mi | #334 of 346 | Score: 23.6
Improved 32 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
60 students Diverse
Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
B+
Somerville High School
0.5 mi | #125 of 346 | Score: 58.3
Improved 117 spots from last year
+0.1 above state avg
1,367 students Diverse
17 sports • 1,566 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

70 Oxford Street, Somerville MA 02143

Somerville, MA 02143

Listing Information

Listing Agent Katie Alphen
Listing Office Prudential Prime Properties / Buccelli
Office Phone 617-776-3311
Agent MLS ID BB800594
Office MLS ID BB6025
Listing Data Updated Oct 2, 2002 10:28 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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