OFF MARKET

$1,486,738

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3 ba

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3,987

sq ft

159 Walnut St, Somerville, MA 02145

About this home

159 Walnut St is a 3,987 square foot multi-family home on a 3,920 square foot lot with 8 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Somerville data, we estimate the home's value is $1,486,738.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1890Year Built

3,920 sq ftLot Size

$373Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,486,738

$105K since August

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This home's estimate is 12.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.32M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 2, 2026
$1,441,000
A
9 beds3.5 baths3,980 sq ft
23 Quincy St, Somerville, MA 02143
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$1,650,000
B
8 beds3 baths3,111 sq ft
39 Bradley St, Somerville, MA 02145
SOLD DEC 18, 2025
$925,000
C
7 beds3 baths3,716 sq ft
71 Thurston, Somerville, MA 02145
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,080,000
D
7 beds3 baths2,864 sq ft
400 Medford Steet, Somerville, MA 02145
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,558,000
E
6 beds3.5 baths3,706 sq ft
19 Willoughby St, Somerville, MA 02143
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$1,250,000
F
8 beds3 baths2,774 sq ft
21 Cross St, Somerville, MA 02145

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$1,412,055

Est. take-home

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Market trends in 02145, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.7%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$802K

$98K MoM

Avg. days on market

29d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

New listings for sale

FOR SALE BY OWNER
$1,279,000
6 beds4 baths2,355 sq ft
15 Jackson Rd, Somerville, MA 02145
NEW 7 HRS AGO
$1,700,000
14 beds14 baths8,538 sq ft
128 Central St, Somerville, MA 02145
$1,097,000
6 beds2 baths2,344 sq ft
13 Knowlton St, Somerville, MA 02145
$5,500,000
24 beds12 baths8,688 sq ft
76-78 Perkins St, Somerville, MA 02145
$739,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,073 sq ft
2 Auburn Ave #2, Somerville, MA 02145
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,299,000
3 beds3 baths1,805 sq ft
54 Adams #3, Somerville, MA 02145
$1,399,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,442 sq ft
60 Franklin St #2, Somerville, MA 02145
3D WALKTHROUGH
$799,000
3 beds1.5 baths933 sq ft
561A Broadway #2, Somerville, MA 02145
$1,290,000
3 beds4 baths1,887 sq ft
13 Clyde St Unit A, Somerville, MA 02145
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Sale history for 159 Walnut St

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,721 (+7.0%)

$410,600 + $1,030,400

$1,441,000

2024

$14,692 (+2.6%)

$410,600 + $986,000

$1,396,600

2023

$14,326 (+7.1%)

$410,600 + $974,900

$1,385,500

2022

$13,373 (+3.9%)

$391,000 + $922,700

$1,313,700

2021

$12,869 (+2.2%)

$372,400 + $890,500

$1,262,900

2020

$12,597 (+9.7%)

$358,000 + $890,500

$1,248,500

2019

$11,481 (+18.9%)

$303,900 + $763,100

$1,067,000

2018

$9,659 (+2.7%)

$293,200 + $560,800

$854,000

2017

$9,404 (+7.6%)

$273,400 + $532,400

$805,800

2016

$8,743 (+8.9%)

$236,400 + $461,400

$697,800

2015

$8,029 (+13.1%)

$210,800 + $425,900

$636,700

2014

$7,100 (−5.5%)

$184,600 + $376,200

$560,800

2013

$7,511 (+2.5%)

$176,000 + $383,700

$559,700

2012

$7,326 (+3.0%)

$176,000 + $383,700

$559,700

2011

$7,114 (+2.2%)

$176,000 + $383,700

$559,700

2010

$6,961 (−4.7%)

$178,400 + $387,500

$565,900

2009

$7,307

$209,100 + $414,900

$624,000

Tax history for 159 Walnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,721 (+7.0%)

$410,600 + $1,030,400

$1,441,000

2024

$14,692 (+2.6%)

$410,600 + $986,000

$1,396,600

2023

$14,326 (+7.1%)

$410,600 + $974,900

$1,385,500

2022

$13,373 (+3.9%)

$391,000 + $922,700

$1,313,700

2021

$12,869 (+2.2%)

$372,400 + $890,500

$1,262,900

2020

$12,597 (+9.7%)

$358,000 + $890,500

$1,248,500

2019

$11,481 (+18.9%)

$303,900 + $763,100

$1,067,000

2018

$9,659 (+2.7%)

$293,200 + $560,800

$854,000

2017

$9,404 (+7.6%)

$273,400 + $532,400

$805,800

2016

$8,743 (+8.9%)

$236,400 + $461,400

$697,800

2015

$8,029 (+13.1%)

$210,800 + $425,900

$636,700

2014

$7,100 (−5.5%)

$184,600 + $376,200

$560,800

2013

$7,511 (+2.5%)

$176,000 + $383,700

$559,700

2012

$7,326 (+3.0%)

$176,000 + $383,700

$559,700

2011

$7,114 (+2.2%)

$176,000 + $383,700

$559,700

2010

$6,961 (−4.7%)

$178,400 + $387,500

$565,900

2009

$7,307

$209,100 + $414,900

$624,000

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

Zoning and permits

Zoning
Permits

Neighborhood Residence District

To implement the objectives of the Comprehen Sive Plan of the City of Somerville.; To conserve already established areas of detached and semi-detached residential buildings.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Religious facility
Day care facility
Public service
Educational/school
Recreation

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Room Information
# of Rooms: 15

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Flat

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 3,987
Gross Sq. Ft: 5,733
# of Units: 3
# of Stories: 3

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: On Street

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,920
Municipality Name: SOMERVILLE
Acres: 0.09
Zoning Code: RB
State Use Description: 3-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 8
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,987
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 758683

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Winter Hill Community School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

3/10

Somerville High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

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

63% 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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Somerville, MA • 02145

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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.41M – $1.71M

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Home values near 159 Walnut St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
160 Walnut Street, Somerville, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3302 Sq. Ft.	$1,131,106
155 Walnut Street, Somerville, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1964 Sq. Ft.	$961,221

Address	Redfin Estimate
158 Walnut Street, Somerville, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2508 Sq. Ft.	$1,350,079
157 Walnut Street, Somerville, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,247,076

Address	Redfin Estimate
153 Walnut Street, Somerville, MA - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$902,156
163 Walnut Street, Somerville, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3759 Sq. Ft.	$1,304,500

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