39 Ash Ave, Somerville MA 02145

Somerville, MA 02145

$899,000

Est. $5,519/month

2

Beds

1.5

Baths

1,301

Sq Ft

$691

Price/Sq Ft

0.10

Acres

1910

Year Built

Single Family Residence

Type

45

Days on Market

Active Listed Apr 29, 2026 • MLS# 73509517 Copied!

About this home

Charming single-family with an oversized lot and inviting backyard patio! This home at 39 Ash Ave was thoughtfully reimagined in 2026, featuring new hardwood flooring, custom shelving, and refreshed cabinetry. The bright, well-proportioned layout offers comfortable living with excellent flow and a flexible floor plan with potential to create a third bedroom or office. Rare for the area, the generous lot provides a spacious backyard with patio—perfect for entertaining, gardening, or unwinding outdoors—along with future expansion potential. Ideally located near Magoun Square, the Green Line Extension, parks, and popular dining. A unique opportunity to enjoy move-in-ready living with exceptional outdoor space and long-term upside

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner MCDOWELL GEORGE J AND ELISA J

Mailing Address 39 ASH AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA, 02145

Land Use

Use Code 1010

Description N/A

Zoning NR

Style Cottage Bungalow

Tax Information

Assessed Value $840,900

Tax Rate $10.52 per $1,000

Base Tax $8,846

CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($117)

Estimated Annual Tax $8,963

Assessment History

Year	Land	Building	Total	Change
FY2025	$331,000	$509,900	$840,900	—

Sale History

Date	Price	Book/Page
Aug 29, 2022	$1	80640/0304

Building Permit History

Issued	Type / Work	Status	Value
Mar 30, 2026	Plumbing Permit Residential - Existing Electric water heater replacement #53146744	Closed	$60
Apr 10, 2017	Building Permit Residential Repair Repairing front steps and hallway By David Pantanella #3558752	Open	$50
Jan 24, 2016	Electrical Permit Residential Siding By Paul French #2491748	Closed	$90
Nov 17, 2015	Building Permit Residential Repair Replacing old vinyl siding with new vinyl siding. Homeowners permit By David Pantanella #2487727	Open	$100
Jun 3, 2015	Building Permit Residential Repair remove asphalt roof and replace with new asphalt. By kevin williams 2 #2167331	Open	$95
Mar 22, 2015	Electrical Permit Residential upgrade existing security system By BRIAN PRUDHOMME #2131287	Closed	$95

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

Property Data Comparison

Discrepancies found between MLS and assessor records.

Field	Assessor	MLS	Match
Sqft	2,036	1,301	✗
Year built	1,910	1,910	✓

Match: address_exact (95.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1910

Bedrooms

2

Full Bathrooms

1

Half Bathrooms

1

Living Area

1,301 sq ft

Total Rooms

7

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1910

Living Area 1,301 sq ft

Lot Size 0.10 acres

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 1

Half Baths 1

Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Flooring Wood

Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace None

Basement Full

Laundry None

Features None

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture Cottage

Roof None

Features Porch, Patio, Storage, Fenced Yard, City View(s), Garden

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing Fenced

Patio/Porch Porch, Patio

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Deeded, Paved

Total Spaces 3

Utilities

Electric 200+ Amp Service

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $9,277

Assessed Value $850,300

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer

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Basement: Full

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Construction & Materials

Style: Cottage

Year Built: 1910

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Foundation: Other

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Heating Zones: 2

Cooling: Window Unit(s)

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Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

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Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Storage, Fenced Yard, City View(s), Garden

Patio & Porch: Porch, Patio

Fencing: Fenced

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Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 3

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

Special Features

View: Yes

View Type: City

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, Public School

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39 Ash Ave, Somerville MA 02145

Somerville, MA 02145

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Listed for Sale

Apr 29, 2026

$899,000

Original listing

Agent: Ian Crotty Office: The Boston Realty Group, LLC

Previous Transaction - MLS #72157278

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Jun 23, 2017

$660,000

MLS #72157278

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Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
04/29/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$899,000	-	-	Original listing
06/23/2017	🏷️ Previously Sold	$660,000	-	-	MLS #72157278

Price & Status History

Date	Event	Price	Change
Apr 29, 2026	New Listing Added	$899,000	—
Jun 23, 2017	Sold	$660,000	—

Market Statistics

Days on Market

45 days

Price per Sq Ft

$691

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Year	Taxes	Assessment
2025	$9,277	$850,300

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$9,277

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