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172 Summer Street, Somerville MA 02143

Somerville, MA 02143 • Spring Hill
$1,120,000
Est. $6,704/month
6
Beds
4
Baths
3,514
Sq Ft
$319
Price/Sq Ft
0.12
Acres
1880
Year Built
37
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 11, 2018 • MLS# 72393010 Copied!

About this home

A rare offering of a SPRING HILL VICTORIAN on a corner lot. Built in 1880, this home has only had six owners and has been with the same family since 1958. Ready for a beautiful renovation. Six plus large bedrooms, three full bathrooms and two half bathrooms. Gorgeous period appointments throughout. High ceilings. Hardwood detailing. Stained glass accent windows. Beautiful molding. Four fireplaces. Nice front porch. An addition added in the 60s originally used as a doctors office, could also make for an in-law suite, or impressive family room redesign. Two car garage with additional two car off-street parking. 3rd floor similar floor plan as 2nd (not shown). ***OPEN HOUSE - Sun 10/7 11 to 1pm***

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
2
Living Area
3,514 sq ft
Total Rooms
14

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,200,000
Final Sale Price: $1,120,000
Difference: $80,000 (-6.7%)
Performance Metrics
93.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
37
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $341
Sale $/sq ft: $319
This property sold for $319 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 6.7% below the original asking price.

The property spent 37 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 4 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$319/sq ft
Area Average
$503/sq ft
Difference
36.6%

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

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1880
Living Area 3,514 sq ft
Lot Size 0.12 acres
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 2
Total Rooms 14

Interior

Heating Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 4
Basement Full, Walk-out Access
Laundry In Basement
Features Bathroom, Bedroom, Bonus Room, Home Office, Foyer

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Victorian
Roof Shingle
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch

Parking

Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Off Street
Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $10,085
Assessed Value $891,700

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Bathroom, Bedroom, Bonus Room, Home Office, Foyer
Windows:
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Victorian
Year Built: 1880
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Brick/Mortar

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 4
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:

Location

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Neighborhood

Spring Hill

172 Summer Street, 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
St. Theresa of the Child Jesus School
< 0.1 mi
Grades PK-08
A
John F Kennedy School
0.5 mi | #50 of 352 | Score: 56.7
Improved 5 spots from last year
-1.5 below state avg
439 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
B+
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
0.7 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+
Arthur D Healey School
1.0 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
C+
East Somerville Community School
1.0 mi | #245 of 352 | Score: 37.0
Improved 6 spots from last year
-21.2 below state avg
747 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
A+
Benjamin G Brown School
0.8 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
Capuano Early Childhood Center
1.1 mi
250 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
0.6 mi
16 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

2 schools
F
Full Circle High School
0.6 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
0.6 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

53.2%
Price Range
39
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73525848
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Currently Listed
May 28, 2026
$2,395,000
MLS #73525848 - Active
Sold
Nov 30, 2018
$1,120,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 39
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Listed for Sale
Sep 11, 2018
$1,200,000
Original listing
Office: JSW Property Group

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 28, 2026 Sold $2,395,000
Sep 11, 2018 New Listing Added $1,200,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
37 days
Price per Sq Ft
$319

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2018 $10,085 $891,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$10,085
Tax Year 2018
Assessed Value
$891,700

Listing Information

Listing Agent James S. White
Listing Office JSW Property Group
Agent MLS ID BB800734
Office MLS ID BB4963
Listing Data Updated Dec 4, 2018 3:09 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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