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174 Walnut St, Somerville MA 02145

Somerville, MA 02145 • Winter Hill
$1,000,000
Est. $6,076/month
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,728
Sq Ft
$367
Price/Sq Ft
0.10
Acres
1900
Year Built
34
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jul 21, 2023 • MLS# 73139256 Copied!

About this home

New Price! Charming 3-Family home in Sought After Winter Hill Neighborhood. This charming 3-family home boasts an expansive layout and an oversized lot, offering endless potential for investors and homeowners alike. Situated in a prime location, this property features off-street parking for up to 4 cars. The first and second floors offer spacious 2-bedroom 1-bath layouts while the third floor offers a cozy studio apartment perfect as rental income, a home office or creative space. With ample potential for rental income or owner occupancy, this property is an ideal canvas to tailor to your vision. While some updates and TLC are needed, the property will be delivered vacant offering a unique opportunity to customize and modernize according to your preferences. Conveniently, located near schools, parks and public transportation, this property offers convenience and accessibility. Do not miss your chance to be part of this vibrant community and to create a truly remarkable living space!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner CHEN SHAOKANG
Mailing Address 174 WALNUT ST, SOMERVILLE, MA, 02145

Land Use

Use Code 1050
Description N/A
Zoning NR
Style 3 fam Conv

Tax Information

Assessed Value $955,400
Tax Rate $10.52 per $1,000
Base Tax $10,051
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($135)
Estimated Annual Tax $10,186

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2025 $429,200 $526,200 $955,400

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Oct 31, 2023 $1,000,000 82156/0448

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Apr 14, 2026 Certificate of Occupancy
Residential
COO for 3 family
#53130101
Open $130
Dec 22, 2025 Electrical Permit
Residential
Vinyl siding
By Chun Ng
#51929541
Closed $90
Apr 13, 2025 Electrical Permit
Residential
INSTALL FIRE ALARM
By Christopher Whitmarsh
#51899510
Closed $105
Mar 26, 2025 Sheet Metal Permit
Residential
Install 3 furnace, new duct work, 3 condenser.174
By Thanh Do
#51664287
Closed $570
Dec 30, 2024 Gas Fitting
Residential - Existing
RENOVATION, BASEMENT GAS POWER VENT WATER HEATER, 1 FURNACE. 1ST FL KITCHEN STOVE. 2ND AND 3RD FL EACH WITH KITCHEN STOVE, FURANCE AND…
#51463685
Closed $130
Dec 30, 2024 Plumbing Permit
Residential - Existing
RENOVATION, BASEMENT WATER HEATER, SEWER PUMP, WASHER AND 2 FULL BATH. 1ST FL KITCHEN, WASHER AND 2 FULL BATH. 2ND AND 3RD FL EACH WITH…
#51463024
Closed $540
Nov 4, 2024 Electrical Permit
Residential
Upgrade 400 amp service add public meter and rewire 3 family house upto code B24-000444
By Chun Ng
#51220194
Closed $1,095
Nov 4, 2024 Building Permit
Residential Addition
gut renovation and addition: 1) ADD ROOF DORMERS 2) ENLARGE SIDE WING 3) GUT RENOVATION 4) ADD 1 FULL BATHROOM ON EACH LEVEL
By Kui Xue
#14275344
Closed $22,643
Data: City of Somerville Open Data (data.somervillema.gov)

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 Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
3 Family
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
2,728 sq ft
Total Rooms
13
Stories
3
Levels
3

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,350,000
Final Sale Price: $1,000,000
Difference: $350,000 (-25.9%)
Performance Metrics
74.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
34
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $495
Sale $/sq ft: $367
This property sold for $367 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 25.9% below the original asking price.

The property spent 34 days on market before selling.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 3 Family
Year Built 1900
Living Area 2,728 sq ft
Lot Size 0.10 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Total Rooms 13

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control
Cooling Window Unit(s), Individual, Unit Control
Flooring Laminate, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Interior Entry, Sump Pump
Laundry Washer Hookup
Features Living Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Office/den

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Slate
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street, On Street
Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $9,829
Assessed Value $950,600

Interior Features

Flooring: Laminate, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Living Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Office/Den
Windows:
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Sump Pump
Laundry: Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Slate
Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, On Street

Location

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Neighborhood

Winter Hill

174 Walnut St, 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-
Winter Hill Community School
0.3 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
0.4 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+
Arthur D Healey School
0.5 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
B+
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
0.9 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
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
A
John F Kennedy School
1.3 mi | #50 of 352 | Score: 56.7
Improved 5 spots from last year
-1.5 below state avg
439 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
Capuano Early Childhood Center
0.6 mi
250 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-01
A+
Benjamin G Brown School
1.3 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
Tufts Educational Day Care Center
1.8 mi
Grades PK-K
M

Middle Schools

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

High Schools

2 schools
F
Full Circle High School
0.3 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
0.3 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

69.7%
Price Range
35
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73542693
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Currently Listed
Jun 27, 2026
$3,300,000
MLS #73542693 - Active
Sold
Oct 31, 2023
$1,000,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 35
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Listed for Sale
Jul 21, 2023
$1,195,000
Original listing
Office: Kinlin Grover Compass

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 27, 2026 Sold $3,300,000
Jul 21, 2023 New Listing Added $1,195,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
34 days
Price per Sq Ft
$367

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $9,829 $950,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$9,829
Tax Year 2023
Assessed Value
$950,600

Listing Information

Agent MLS ID CN253910
Office MLS ID AN7121
Listing Data Updated Oct 31, 2023 11:05 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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