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42 Oak St, Somerville MA 02143

Somerville, MA 02143 • Inman Square
$585,000
Est. $3,652/month
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,302
Sq Ft
$449
Price/Sq Ft
0.03
Acres
1920
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
157
Days on Market
Closed Listed Nov 1, 2016 • MLS# 72088323 Copied!

About this home

Rare find!!! Charming 3 level attached townhouse smack in the middle of Inman Square. 3 bedroom 1 and a half bath.New roof and siding .Walking distance to Harvard an M.I.T. and all the Squares in Cambridge and Somerville. Brand new floors in every room,and all freshly painted. There is a fenced in yard and covered porch that add to the uniqueness of this single family home in the middle of the city.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner INGARDIA EMILY & SHEEHAN FINBARR
Mailing Address 42 OAK ST, SOMERVILLE, MA, 02143

Land Use

Use Code 1010
Description N/A
Zoning NR
Style Row End

Tax Information

Assessed Value $847,600
Tax Rate $10.52 per $1,000
Base Tax $8,917
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($118)
Estimated Annual Tax $9,035

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2025 $557,600 $290,000 $847,600 —

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jun 17, 2019 $749,000 72772/0562

Municipal Context: SOMERVILLE

Median Home Value $785,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $6,700
Residential Tax Rate $10.52/1000
CPA Surcharge 1.5%
County Middlesex
Match: address_exact (95.0% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,302 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Levels
Multi/Split

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $695,000
Final Sale Price: $585,000
Difference: $110,000 (-15.8%)
Performance Metrics
84.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
157
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $534
Sale $/sq ft: $449
This property sold for $449 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 15.8% below the original asking price.

At 157 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$449/sq ft
Area Average
$567/sq ft
Difference
20.9%

This property sold below the area average, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1920
Living Area 1,302 sq ft
Lot Size 0.03 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Partial, Partially Finished, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Shingle, Craftsman
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood, Covered Patio/deck, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard, City View(s), Garden, Outdoor Shower
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood, Covered

Parking

Features On Street, Available For Purchase

Utilities

Electric 220 Volts
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $5,923
Assessed Value $472,700

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
Basement: Partial, Partially Finished, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Shingle, Craftsman
Year Built: 1920
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood, Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard, City View(s), Garden, Outdoor Shower
Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood, Covered
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street, Available for Purchase

Special Features

View: Yes
View Type: City
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Inman Square

42 Oak St, Somerville MA 02143

Somerville, MA 02143

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Nearby Schools

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
0.2 mi | #134 of 352 | Score: 45.7
Improved 40 spots from last year
-12.6 below state avg
553 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
C+
East Somerville Community School
0.9 mi | #245 of 352 | Score: 37.0
Improved 6 spots from last year
-21.2 below state avg
747 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
St. Theresa of the Child Jesus School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
C-
Winter Hill Community School
1.0 mi | #287 of 352 | Score: 32.6
Dropped 15 spots from last year
-25.7 below state avg
388 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
A
John F Kennedy School
1.3 mi | #50 of 352 | Score: 56.7
Improved 5 spots from last year
-1.5 below state avg
439 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
C+
Arthur D Healey School
1.5 mi | #236 of 352 | Score: 37.5
Improved 27 spots from last year
-20.7 below state avg
482 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
Capuano Early Childhood Center
0.8 mi
250 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-01
A+
Benjamin G Brown School
1.7 mi | #78 of 824 | Score: 60.5
Dropped 61 spots from last year
+2.3 above state avg
219 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
Tufts Educational Day Care Center
2.1 mi
Grades PK-K
M

Middle Schools

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

High Schools

2 schools
F
Full Circle High School
0.8 mi | #344 of 346 | Score: 17.3
Improved 22 spots from last year
-40.9 below state avg
67 students Diverse
Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
B+
Somerville High School
0.8 mi | #131 of 346 | Score: 57.1
Improved 111 spots from last year
-1.1 below state avg
1,394 students Diverse
17 sports • 1,566 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
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Property History

Market Insights

158
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

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Sold
May 23, 2017
$585,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 158
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Listed for Sale
Nov 1, 2016
$585,000
Original listing
Agent: Bonnie Mehlinger Office: Bonnie Mehlinger

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 14, 2026 Sold $1,125,000 —
Nov 1, 2016 New Listing Added $585,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
157 days
Price per Sq Ft
$449

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2016 $5,923 $472,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,923
Tax Year 2016
Assessed Value
$472,700

Listing Information

Listing Agent Bonnie Mehlinger
Listing Office Bonnie Mehlinger
Agent MLS ID BB700262
Office MLS ID BB9006
Listing Data Updated Nov 5, 2019 1:53 PM EST
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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