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Off market jun 1996 for $191K

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159 Boston Ave, Somerville, MA

About this home

Multi-familyProperty Type

3,955 sq ftLot Size

Listed by Patricia Ng • Century 21 Benoit Realty

Bought with Non Member • Non Member Office

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•Source:MLS PIN #50301703

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Market trends in 02144, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.5%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$1.1M

$50K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

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Sale history for 159 Boston Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,980 (+6.3%)

$578,500 + $519,600

$1,098,100

2024

$11,269 (+2.5%)

$578,500 + $492,700

$1,071,200

2023

$10,992 (+8.5%)

$578,500 + $484,600

$1,063,100

2022

$10,131 (+2.8%)

$550,900 + $444,300

$995,200

2021

$9,853 (+1.8%)

$546,900 + $420,000

$966,900

2020

$9,679 (+6.7%)

$547,300 + $412,000

$959,300

2019

$9,070 (+3.9%)

$498,200 + $344,700

$842,900

2018

$8,727 (+3.9%)

$452,900 + $318,700

$771,600

2017

$8,397 (−2.7%)

$427,300 + $292,200

$719,500

2016

$8,633 (+4.6%)

$381,500 + $307,500

$689,000

2015

$8,255 (+11.1%)

$352,400 + $302,200

$654,600

2014

$7,431 (+2.2%)

$308,700 + $278,300

$587,000

2013

$7,270 (+2.5%)

$282,600 + $259,100

$541,700

2012

$7,091 (+3.0%)

$282,600 + $259,100

$541,700

2011

$6,885 (+1.8%)

$282,600 + $259,100

$541,700

2010

$6,761 (+7.1%)

$282,600 + $267,100

$549,700

2009

$6,313

$265,300 + $273,800

$539,100

Tax history for 159 Boston Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,980 (+6.3%)

$578,500 + $519,600

$1,098,100

2024

$11,269 (+2.5%)

$578,500 + $492,700

$1,071,200

2023

$10,992 (+8.5%)

$578,500 + $484,600

$1,063,100

2022

$10,131 (+2.8%)

$550,900 + $444,300

$995,200

2021

$9,853 (+1.8%)

$546,900 + $420,000

$966,900

2020

$9,679 (+6.7%)

$547,300 + $412,000

$959,300

2019

$9,070 (+3.9%)

$498,200 + $344,700

$842,900

2018

$8,727 (+3.9%)

$452,900 + $318,700

$771,600

2017

$8,397 (−2.7%)

$427,300 + $292,200

$719,500

2016

$8,633 (+4.6%)

$381,500 + $307,500

$689,000

2015

$8,255 (+11.1%)

$352,400 + $302,200

$654,600

2014

$7,431 (+2.2%)

$308,700 + $278,300

$587,000

2013

$7,270 (+2.5%)

$282,600 + $259,100

$541,700

2012

$7,091 (+3.0%)

$282,600 + $259,100

$541,700

2011

$6,885 (+1.8%)

$282,600 + $259,100

$541,700

2010

$6,761 (+7.1%)

$282,600 + $267,100

$549,700

2009

$6,313

$265,300 + $273,800

$539,100

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

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Lot depth

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Lot size

3,920 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

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Sq. Ft.

2,830

Year built

1920

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

747086

Parking Spaces

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Basement

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Accessible

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HOA Dues

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Garage

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Features

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Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13

Exterior

Building Information
Foundation Details: Stone

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
Lot Features: Easements

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,130

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Heating Units: 0
Cooling Units: 0

Location

Location Information
Directions: RTE 16
UnparsedAddress: 159 Boston Ave, Somerville MA

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,830
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 747086

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

West Somerville Neighborhood School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

5/10

Somerville High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi

6/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

58% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Data from public records.

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157 Boston Avenue, Somerville, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2835 Sq. Ft.	$1,150,241
167 Boston Avenue, Somerville, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1308 Sq. Ft.	$812,950

Address	Redfin Estimate
165 Boston Avenue, Somerville, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,212,718
169 Boston Avenue Unit 169, Somerville, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 924 Sq. Ft.	$672,533

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169 Boston Avenue, Somerville, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2835 Sq. Ft.	$780,682
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