40 Horace Street, Somerville MA 02143

Somerville, MA 02143
$279,000
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,217
Sq Ft
$229
Price/Sq Ft
0.08
Acres
1900
Year Built
2
Parking
Single Family Residence
Type
24
Days on Market
Sold 2005 Listed May 19, 2005 • MLS# 70194962 Copied! • Updated Mar 31, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $309,000
Final Sale Price: $279,000
Difference: $30,000 (-9.7%)
Performance Metrics
90.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
24
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $254
Sale $/sq ft: $229
This property sold for $229 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 9.7% below the original asking price.

With only 24 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

PRICE DROP!!!!Huge corner lot, single family good sized 4 bedroom, large kitchen, home on dead end street in Somerville-Minutes from green line and 93, minutes in walking distance to supermarket and local shops. Great location, HOUSE NEEDS WORK.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

71.4%
Price Range
25
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73591005
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Oct 15, 2026
$975,000
MLS #73591005 - Active
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Sold
Jul 25, 2005
$279,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 25
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Listed for Sale
May 19, 2005
$299,000
Original listing
Agent: Katherine Akagi Office: Re/max Urban Homes

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
5 $3,233 $300,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,233
Tax Year 5
Assessed Value
$300,700

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1900
Living Area 1,217 sq ft
Lot Size 0.08 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Wall Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Concrete
Laundry None
Features Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Garrison
Roof Shingle
Features Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch None
Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 2
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $3,233
Assessed Value $300,700
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Association Required No
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color pale yello
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 25 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,217 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Walk-up Attic
Windows:
Basement: Full, Concrete
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Garrison
Year Built: 1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch:
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
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
B+
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
0.5 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+
East Somerville Community School
0.8 mi | #244 of 352 | Score: 36.9
Improved 7 spots from last year
-21.3 below state avg
743 students Diverse
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
St. Theresa of the Child Jesus School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
Arthur D Healey School
1.6 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
A
John F Kennedy School
1.7 mi | #49 of 352 | Score: 57.2
Improved 6 spots from last year
-1 below state avg
474 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
Capuano Early Childhood Center
0.5 mi
240 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-01
A+
Benjamin G Brown School
2.0 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
Tufts Educational Day Care Center
2.5 mi
Grades PK-K
M

Middle Schools

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

High Schools

2 schools
F
Full Circle High School
0.9 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
0.9 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

40 Horace Street, Somerville MA 02143

Somerville, MA 02143

Listing Information

Listing Agent Katherine Akagi
Listing Office Re/max Urban Homes
Office Phone 617-625-0400
Agent MLS ID BB807217
Office MLS ID BB8029
Listing Data Updated Mar 31, 2025 9:39 PM 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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