40 School Street # 3, Somerville MA 02143

Somerville, MA 02143 • Spring Hill
$768,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,115
Sq Ft
$689
Price/Sq Ft
1900
Year Built
3
Parking
17
Days on Market
Sold Listed Jul 10, 2019 • MLS# 72531510 Copied! • Updated Aug 28, 2019

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $728,000
Final Sale Price: $768,000
Difference: +$40,000 (+5.5%)
Performance Metrics
105.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
17
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $653
Sale $/sq ft: $689
This property sold for $689 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 5.5% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 17 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$689/sq ft
Area Median
$648/sq ft
Difference
+6.3%

This property sold slightly above the area median for similar homes.

About this home

Sunny top floor two-bedroom on Spring Hill outside Union Square. Inviting open plan main living area situated on rear side of residence. Kitchen with white tile backsplash and ample cherry cabinets. Dining room with window bay and Boston skyline views. Larger living room opens onto bonus room with windows on all sides and built-in window seat with storage. Comfortable main bedroom with generous built-in armoire along one wall and ceiling fan. In addition to the second bedroom there is a separate nursery with closet. Other highlights of this home include the following: 8'-6" ceiling height; transom windows; pocket doors; in-unit laundry; private storage in basement. Exclusive use of three-car driveway behind building. Access to delightful shared patio + yard area. Enjoy easy access to Union Square in Somerville and Porter Square in Cambridge from this address.

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Property History

Market Insights

27.2%
Price Range
18
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73521290
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Jun 10, 2026
$1,000,000
MLS #73521290
Sold
Aug 28, 2019
$768,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 18
🏠
Listed for Sale
Jul 10, 2019
$728,000
Original listing
Agent: Charles Cherney Office: Compass

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2019 $2,146 $486,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,146
Tax Year 2019
HOA Fee
$260
Monthly
Assessed Value
$486,500

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1900
Living Area 1,115 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry Third Floor, In Unit
Features Study, Nursery

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Deck - Roof + Access Rights, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof + Access Rights
Features Off Street
Total Spaces 3
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $2,146
Assessed Value $486,500

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $260 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 5
Pets Yes
Seller Disclosures Per Master Deed, Unit 3 Has Excl. Right To Build Deck On Prt Of Roof; Right To Add Skylts & Frplc. (unit 6 Has Same Rights.) Unit 3 Has 1/3 Share Of Communal Freezer In Bsmt (shrd W/units 2&6) Grill, Picnic Table, Composter In Common Yrd Are Shared By All 6 Units. Seller Wants To Close 8/28 Or 8/29.
Exclusions Curtains & Rod + Sonos Bar In Lr; Sconces & Sonos In Mbr; Birdhouse Light + Baskets In Nursery.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Low-Rise"]
Unit/Building 3
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures Includes heated bonus room off of living room
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 18 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,115 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Stories
1
Entry Level
3

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Study, Nursery
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry: Third Floor, In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Effective Year (Renovated): 1999
Structure Type: Low-Rise
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Roof + Access Rights, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Deck - Roof + Access Rights
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: 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
0.3 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
St. Theresa of the Child Jesus School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
East Somerville Community School
0.7 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
0.8 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
0.9 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
1.0 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
Capuano Early Childhood Center
0.7 mi
250 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-01
A+
Benjamin G Brown School
1.2 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
1.6 mi
Grades PK-K
M

Middle Schools

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

High Schools

2 schools
F
Full Circle High School
0.4 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
0.4 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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Neighborhood

Spring Hill

40 School Street # 3, Somerville MA 02143

Somerville, MA 02143

Listing Information

Listing Office Compass
Office Phone 617-303-0067
Agent MLS ID BB983195
Office MLS ID AN2606
Listing Data Updated Aug 28, 2019 6:29 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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