61 Preston Rd, Somerville MA 02143

Somerville, MA 02143 • Spring Hill
$1,200,000
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,857
Sq Ft
$420
Price/Sq Ft
0.04
Acres
1900
Year Built
19
Days on Market
Closed Listed Dec 2, 2021 • MLS# 72924528 Copied! • Updated Jan 30, 2022

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,100,000
Final Sale Price: $1,200,000
Difference: +$100,000 (+9.1%)
Performance Metrics
109.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
19
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $385
Sale $/sq ft: $420
This property sold for $420 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 9.1% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 19 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

**parking available for rent $100/mo. Every so often a special home changes hands….here is your opportunity. 61 Preston is the perfect combination of old world character meets modern updates for today’s lifestyle. The working pocket doors and beautiful stained glass harken back to a time when homes were built by craftsmen..….yet your thoughtfully integrated new kitchen and master bathroom are very 2021. With plenty of room for family, friends and gatherings, this is a home that will serve you well for many years to come. A Preservation award winner. Open houses Friday Dec 3rd 5:00pm - 6:00pm, Saturday Dec 4th 11:00am - 1:00pm, Sunday Dec 5th 12:00pm - 2:00pm. Offers requested by Tuesday Dec 7th at 12pm

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Property History

Market Insights

54.1%
Price Range
21
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73556366
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jul 29, 2026
$1,599,900
MLS #73556366 - Active
Sold
Jan 24, 2022
$1,200,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 21
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Listed for Sale
Dec 2, 2021
$1,100,000
Original listing
Agent: Paul B. Campano Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Previous Transaction - MLS #72064186
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jan 13, 2017
$735,000
MLS #72064186

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2021 $11,704 $1,148,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$11,704
Tax Year 2021
Assessed Value
$1,148,600

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1900
Living Area 2,857 sq ft
Lot Size 0.04 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Colonial
Roof None
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch
Features On Street
Electric 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $11,704
Assessed Value $1,148,600
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 21 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,857 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation: Other

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
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
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
B+
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
0.5 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
0.8 mi | #245 of 352 | Score: 37.0
Improved 6 spots from last year
-21.2 below state avg
747 students Diverse
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
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
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
0.8 mi
250 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-01
A+
Benjamin G Brown School
1.1 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
1.5 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

61 Preston Rd, Somerville MA 02143

Somerville, MA 02143

Listing Information

Listing Agent Paul B. Campano
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Office Phone 617-497-8900
Agent MLS ID BB804086
Office MLS ID BB5474
Listing Data Updated Jan 30, 2022 11:22 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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