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494 Medford Street, Somerville MA 02145

Somerville, MA 02145 • Magoun Square
$810,000
Est. $4,797/month
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,580
Sq Ft
$513
Price/Sq Ft
0.06
Acres
1900
Year Built
154
Days on Market
Closed Listed Dec 5, 2018 • MLS# 72430205 Copied!

About this home

On a corner lot in lively Magoun Sq., this lovely, well-appointed two-family is in move-in condition. Unit 2 faces Medford St. and has side entrance on Trull St. It is a roomy 1 bedroom w/LR, tiled full bath, eat-in kitchen w/white cabinets, ss appliances (range, dishwasher, microwave, and refrigerator), recessed lighting, and chair rail. Unit 1 is on 2 levels with entrance on Trull St. next to the driveway. On 1st fl are LR, study, and kitchen w/wood cabinets, ss fridge, white stove. Upper fl has 2 bedrooms and full tiled bath. Wood floors. Driveway easily fits 2 cars side by side. Washer/dryer hookups and ample storage in unfinished basement. Near Magoun, Ball, Davis, and Porter Squares, plus, several bus routes and car/bike shares. Already walkable to Davis and Porter Red Line stops and the bike path, it is also a block from the future Lowell St. Green Line stop. Easy access to parks, shops, eateries, Harvard, MIT, Tufts, Routes 93, 95, 2, 16, 38, 28, and Logan airport.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner 494 MED STREET LLC
Mailing Address 8 1/2 WOODSIDE STREET, SALEM, MA, 01970

Land Use

Use Code 0104
Description N/A
Zoning MR4
Style 3-Decker-Apts

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,222,900
Tax Rate $10.52 per $1,000
Base Tax $12,865
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($177)
Estimated Annual Tax $13,042

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2025 $654,200 $568,700 $1,222,900

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Mar 31, 2022 $1,200,000 79912/0484

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
2 Family - 2 Units Side by Side
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,580 sq ft
Total Rooms
10
Stories
3
Levels
3

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $849,000
Final Sale Price: $810,000
Difference: $39,000 (-4.6%)
Performance Metrics
95.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
154
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $537
Sale $/sq ft: $513
This property sold for $513 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 4.6% below the original asking price.

At 154 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 2 Family - 2 Units Side by Side
Year Built 1900
Living Area 1,580 sq ft
Lot Size 0.06 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 10

Interior

Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $6,012
Assessed Value $531,600

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
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Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead
Laundry:
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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Structure Type:
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Roof:
Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water: Tank
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
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Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Paved

Location

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Neighborhood

Magoun Square

494 Medford Street, Somerville MA 02145

Somerville, MA 02145

Walkability

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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
C+
Arthur D Healey School
0.4 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
St. Theresa of the Child Jesus School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A
John F Kennedy School
0.8 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-
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
C+
East Somerville Community School
1.1 mi | #245 of 352 | Score: 37.0
Improved 6 spots from last year
-21.2 below state avg
747 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
B+
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
1.2 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
A+
Benjamin G Brown School
0.6 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
1.1 mi
Grades PK-K
Capuano Early Childhood Center
1.2 mi
250 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-01
M

Middle Schools

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

High Schools

2 schools
F
Full Circle High School
0.7 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
0.7 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

66.7%
Price Range
133
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73410352
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jul 28, 2025
$399,900
MLS #73410352 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #72942063
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Mar 31, 2022
$1,200,000
MLS #72942063
Sold
May 29, 2019
$810,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 133
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Listed for Sale
Dec 5, 2018
$799,000
Original listing
Agent: Thalia C. Tringo Office: Thalia Tringo & Associates Real Estate, Inc.

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Aug 22, 2025 Sold $399,900
Mar 31, 2022 Sold $1,200,000
Dec 5, 2018 New Listing Added $799,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
154 days
Price per Sq Ft
$513

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2018 $6,012 $531,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,012
Tax Year 2018
Assessed Value
$531,600

Listing Information

Listing Agent Thalia C. Tringo
Listing Office Thalia Tringo & Associates Real Estate, Inc.
Agent MLS ID BB802121
Office MLS ID AC1102
Listing Data Updated May 30, 2019 10:36 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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