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This property sold for 1.9% below the original asking price.
With only 19 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Based on 44 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This property sold near the area median for similar homes.
Just three blocks to the heart of Davis Square and the Red Line T, 78 College Avenue unites residential calm with a dynamic urban lifestyle. Gut renovated in 2017, this light-filled, upper duplex has 3 beds plus an office, 3 baths, and a generous open floor plan with separate but fluent living, dining and kitchen spaces. Two of the bedrooms have ensuite baths, including the sprawling primary with a gas FP and exposed wood beams. Amenities include a private entry, in-unit laundry, huge private storage in the basement, and deeded parking. Enjoy the outdoors in the shared yard. A short walk to the Somerville Community Path and to Davis Square, where live music, candlepin bowling, an old-fashioned butcher, craft beer, specialty grocers and the city's best rib joint are just a few of the urban delights to be had. .5 miles to Ball Square/new Green Line T. Seller is open to offers with requests for buyer agent compensation.
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| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2024 | ✓ Sold | $1,325,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 09/18/2024 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,350,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 04/11/2018 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,112,500 | - | - | MLS #72288388 |
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,537 | $1,160,300 |
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Davis Square
78 College Avenue # 2, Somerville MA 02144
Somerville, MA 02144
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