Somerville, MA 02143 • Union Square - UNION SQUARE
$590,000
Est. $3,140/month
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,488
Sq Ft
$397
Price/Sq Ft
0.03
Acres
1915
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
25
Days on Market
Closed
Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73197062
About this home
SIGNIFICANT PRICE IMPROVEMENT! What an AMAZING location! This attached, fee simple, single family home needs a complete rehab, it is located just across the street from the new Union Square T stop and just around the corner from both Union Square and Inman Square. No need for a car. Enjoy easy access to coffee shops, restaurants and great entertainment almost at your doorstep! This four bedroom, 1.5 bath home offers almost 1500 sq. ft. of interior space AND a generous private yard. Featuring lovely high ceilings and period moldings its just waiting for you to add some love and attention to make it your forever home! With a Walk Score of 96 and a Bike Score of 100 its location is considered a "Walker’s Paradise"! Offered for $599,900. Welcome home to 70 Newton Street!
Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:$789,000
Final Sale Price:$590,000
Difference:
$199,000 (-25.2%)
Performance Metrics
74.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
25
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:$530
Sale $/sq ft:$397
This property sold for $397 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 25.2% below the original asking price.
With only 25 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Facts & Features
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1915
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,488 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Interior Features
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Heating
Natural Gas
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Has Cooling
Yes
Has Fireplace
No
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Basement Details
Full
Exterior & Structure
Architectural Style
French Colonial
Foundation
Stone, Brick/Mortar
Exterior Features
Fenced Yard
Fencing
Fenced
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No
Lot & Land
Lot Size
0.03 acres
Lot Size
1,311 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.0300
Lot Features
Level
Road Frontage Type
Public
Parking & Garage
Has Garage
No
Parking Features
On Street
Utilities & Systems
Utilities Available
for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Community & HOA
Subdivision
UNION SQUARE
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
No
Senior Community
No
Financial & Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount
$6,405
Tax Year
2022
Tax Assessed Value
$629,200
Parcel Number
759271
Zoning
res
Additional Details
Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate
Attached Property
Yes
Disclosures
House needs updating been in one family for over 20 years. Information received from seller and from public record. Buyers and buyer agents needs to do own due diligence.Old oil tank is still in basement. Gas heat by radiators. Heat and water are not on they are shut off because of a leak in pipe.
Exclusions
Sellers Personal Belongings
Location
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Neighborhood
Union Square - UNION SQUARE
70 Newton Street, Somerville MA 02143
Somerville, MA 02143
Walkability
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Schools
School information not available
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Estimated Monthly Payment$0
Payment Breakdown
Principal & Interest$0
Property Tax$534
Homeowners Insurance$200
PMI$0
Property History
Market Insights
1.7%
Price Range
26
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
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Sold
Apr 3, 2024
$590,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 26
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Listed for Sale
Jan 26, 2024
$599,900
Original listing
Agent: Catherine LutherOffice: Channing Real Estate
