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78 College Avenue # 2, Somerville MA 02144

Somerville, MA 02144
$1,112,500
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,950
Sq Ft
$571
Price/Sq Ft
0.10
Acres
1900
Year Built
1
Parking
27
Days on Market
Closed Listed Mar 2, 2018 • MLS# 72288388 Copied! • Updated Apr 13, 2018

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,199,000
Final Sale Price: $1,112,500
Difference: $86,500 (-7.2%)
Performance Metrics
92.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
27
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $615
Sale $/sq ft: $571
This property sold for $571 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 7.2% below the original asking price.

With only 27 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 27 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$571/sq ft
Area Average
$301/sq ft
Difference
+89.8%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

About this home

Davis Square on College Avenue, one block from the Red Line T station. Newly converted second floor condo. Open floor plan, large kitchen with granite counter tops,fully applianced, dining area and fireplaced living room. Bedroom or den on 2nd floor level with an additional front room, great space for a home office. Upper level includes a large Master suite, with vaulted ceiling, fireplace and full bath, 2nd bedroom on upper level with skylight and full bath. Both bedrooms have huge walk in closets, laundry area on upper level. Hardwood floors throughout. One car deeded parking, good size common landscaped yard. Steps to Somerville Community path and Vibrant Davis Square, full of shops, nightlife and dining. You can't get any better if you want Davis Square. First floor is Sold. only this unit left.

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Property History

Market Insights

16%
Price Range
29
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73291953
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Oct 31, 2024
$1,325,000
MLS #73291953
Sold
Apr 11, 2018
$1,112,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 29
🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 2, 2018
$1,199,000
Original listing
Agent: Donald Norton Office: The Norton Group, Inc.

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2017 $0 $0

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$0
Tax Year 2017
Assessed Value
$0

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1900
Living Area 1,950 sq ft
Lot Size 0.10 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace Master Bedroom
Fireplaces 2
Basement Y
Laundry In Unit
Features Den

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch
Features Off Street, On Street, Driveway
Total Spaces 1
Electric 220 Volts
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax 0.00
Assessed Value 0.00

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Square Footage Is Approximate, Taxes And Condo Fees To Be Determine.
Possession None
Accepted Financing Other (see Remarks)
Structure Type ["2\/3 Family"]
Unit/Building 2
Sq Ft Source Owner
Sq Ft Disclosures Sq footage is approximate and does not include basement.
Documents Other (see Remarks)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 29 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
1,950 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Stories
2
Entry Level
2

Room Details

Second Floor

Bathroom1
Bathroom - Full
Bedroom3
Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room
Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
Kitchen
Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Living Room
Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan

Third Floor

Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
Yes

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Den
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Unit
Security: Other

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Effective Year (Renovated): 2017
Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, On Street, Driveway

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Master Bedroom
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station, University
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

3 schools
Tufts Educational Day Care Center
0.2 mi
Grades PK-K
A+
Benjamin G Brown School
0.3 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
Wild Rose Montessori School
0.5 mi
Grades K-03
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.6 mi | #67 of 352 | Score: 54.3
Dropped 2 spots from last year
-3.9 below state avg
292 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Madeleine Dugger Andrews Middle School
1.4 mi | #128 of 352 | Score: 46.6
Improved 32 spots from last year
-11.6 below state avg
435 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 06-08
Allium Montessori School
1.5 mi
Grades 01-06
H

High Schools

3 schools
Curtis-Tufts School
0.7 mi
11 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
F
Full Circle High School
1.5 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
1.5 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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78 College Avenue # 2, Somerville MA 02144

Somerville, MA 02144

Listing Information

Agent MLS ID BB904004
Office MLS ID AC0680
Listing Data Updated Apr 13, 2018 10:46 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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