79 Willow Ave, Somerville MA 02144

Somerville, MA 02144 • Davis Square

$1,550,000

Est. $9,042/month

5

Beds

3

Baths

2,513

Sq Ft

$617

Price/Sq Ft

0.08

Acres

1897

Year Built

Single Family Residence

Type

43

Days on Market

Active Price Drop -$75,000 Listed Mar 2, 2026 • MLS# 73481594 Copied!

About this home

RARE FIND .. SINGLE FAMILY HOME .. DAVIS SQ .. Spacious 5 Bedroom, 3 Bath on 3 Floors, lots of Storage (Attic, 1ST FL + Basement) Large 4 Car PAVER Driveway + Large 3 Season Front Porch. Cozy Rear Paver Patio with Fire Pit. Steps to Highland Ave + Davis Sq. 3RD FL BR has Plumbing + Gas Hookups + separate stairs for ADU or IN-LAW Apt. Laundry Hookups in Basement + 2ND Fl. Gas Fired HVAC Heat. FAMILY HOME of 67+ YEARS. Well Maintained, including modern Kitchen, Granite Countertops, Updated 1ST Floor Bath, HWT (2023), Replace. Windows thru-out, Hardwood Floors (1ST + 2ND FL). Main Basement Sewer Line replaced to St. (2024), Vinyl Sided, Leaf Filter Gutters (2022) + more. CLASSIC: Rare, Iconic Wood Columns, Fluted Casing, Bullseye Corner Blocks, Ornate Wood Fireplace Surround & Mantel, Dental Crown, Ornate Ceilings + Crown Moldings, Roomy WELL-CONNECTED 1ST Fl Plan. Quiet neighborhood. Walk to Davis Sq., Bus & MBTA (Davis Sq Stop) .. Parking on Both Sides of Street

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner CADIEUX ALVIN A TRUSTEE

Mailing Address 79 WILLOW AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA, 02144

Land Use

Use Code 1010

Description N/A

Zoning NR

Style Conventional

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,365,100

Tax Rate $10.52 per $1,000

Base Tax $14,361

CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($200)

Estimated Annual Tax $14,560

Assessment History

Year	Land	Building	Total	Change
FY2025	$702,500	$660,800	$1,365,100	—

Sale History

Date	Price	Book/Page
Oct 14, 2015	$1	66219/0113

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

Property Data Comparison

Discrepancies found between MLS and assessor records.

Field	Assessor	MLS	Match
Sqft	4,024	2,513	✗
Year built	1,897	1,897	✓

Match: address_exact (95.0% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1897

Bedrooms

5

Full Bathrooms

3

Living Area

2,513 sq ft

Total Rooms

10

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1897

Living Area 2,513 sq ft

Lot Size 0.08 acres

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 3

Total Rooms 10

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Flooring Wood, Wood Laminate, Flooring - Hardwood

Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace None

Fireplaces 1

Basement Unfinished

Laundry Flooring - Hardwood, Second Floor

Features Entrance Foyer

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture Garrison

Roof Shingle

Features Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Fenced Yard, Other

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced

Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed, Patio

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street, On Street, Paved

Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric Fuses, Circuit Breakers, 60 Amps/less

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Gas Range, For Electric Range

Financial

Annual Tax $12,049

Assessed Value $1,485,300

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Wood Laminate, Flooring - Hardwood

Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features: Entrance Foyer

Windows: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Basement: Unfinished

Laundry: Flooring - Hardwood, Second Floor

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Construction & Materials

Style: Garrison

Year Built: 1897

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)

Heating Zones: 1

Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features: Other (See Remarks)

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Fenced Yard, Other

Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed, Patio

Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced

Other Structures:

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Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4

Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, On Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type:

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, T-Station, University

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Davis Square

79 Willow Ave, Somerville MA 02144

Somerville, MA 02144

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$1,550,000 $75,000 (-4.62%)

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Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
03/31/2026	↓ Price Reduced	$1,550,000	$75,000	-	From $1,625,000 to $1,550,000 (-4.6%)
03/02/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$1,625,000	-	-	Original listing

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Date	Event	Price	Change
Mar 31, 2026	Price Changed	$1,550,000	-$75,000
Mar 2, 2026	New Listing Added	$1,625,000	—

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Days on Market

43 days

Price per Sq Ft

$617

Total Price Drop

-$75,000

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Year	Taxes	Assessment
2026	$12,049	$1,485,300

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Assessed Value

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