79 Willow Ave, Somerville MA 02144

Somerville, MA 02144 • Davis Square

$1,625,000

Est. $9,421/month

5

Beds

3

Baths

2,513

Sq Ft

$647

Price/Sq Ft

0.08

Acres

1897

Year Built

Single Family Residence

Type

8 hours 57 minutes

Time on Market

Active Open House 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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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

Open House Schedule

15

Mar

Sunday, March 15

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT

14

Mar

Saturday, March 14

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT

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

Security:

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:

Lot Features:

Road Surface:

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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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

3 schools

A

John F Kennedy School

0.3 mi | #50 of 352 | Score: 56.7

Improved 5 spots from last year

-1.5 below state avg

439 students Diverse

Grades PK-08

A+

Benjamin G Brown School

0.3 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

Wild Rose Montessori School

0.6 mi

Grades K-03

M

Middle Schools

3 schools

A

Rindge Avenue Upper School

0.6 mi | #67 of 352 | Score: 54.3

Dropped 2 spots from last year

-3.9 below state avg

292 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-08

Allium Montessori School

1.1 mi

Grades 01-06

Next Wave Junior High School

1.2 mi

16 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-08

H

High Schools

3 schools

Curtis-Tufts School

0.8 mi

11 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 09-12

F

Full Circle High School

1.2 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

1.2 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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8 hours 57 minutes

Price per Sq Ft

$647

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2026	$12,049	$1,485,300

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