Pride of ownership shines through in this spacious 12 room 5 bedroom Victorian located on a hidden gem of a street in the Winter Hill section of Somerville. Custom cherry cabinets with sub zero refrigerator, 2 wine chillers, custom pantry, custom doors, hardwood floors throughout. 2 gas fireplaces, amazing theater room on the lower level radiant heat on the entire lower level. Radiant heat in the kitchen and all baths. 2nd floor rooftop deck, a custom bath with an oversized soaking tub and an oversized walk in shower featuring a waterfall showerhead with a 6 jet Jacuzzi and second floor laundry. 2 car detached garage with a professionally landscaped yard, 6 zone irrigation with outdoor speaker system. Security system with video on 3 floors Bang and Olufsen sound system throughout. Central vacuum, automatic gas generator. Bonus - custom screened in porch! 50 year roof in 2008. You do not want to miss this! Easy to show!
Single-familyProperty Type
1860Year Built
5,272 sq ftLot Size
$498Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Michele Forester• EXIT Premier Real Estate
CIRCA 1896, THE HERBERT RICH HOUSE ON WINTER HILL THIS LOVELY GEM OF A VICTORIAN IS FILLED WITH LOVELY PERIOD DETAIL. SPACIOUS MUSIC ROOM W/FPL, LR, DR & LG FAMILY KITCHEN W/SLIDERS TO LG YARD. 4 CORNER BRS ON 2ND FL AND 2
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,272 (+5.9%)
$553,600 + $1,121,200
$1,674,800
2024
$17,254 (+8.2%)
$553,600 + $1,086,500
$1,640,100
2023
$15,953 (+6.3%)
$553,600 + $989,200
$1,542,800
2022
$15,012 (+4.1%)
$527,200 + $947,500
$1,474,700
2021
$14,419 (+4.5%)
$502,200 + $912,800
$1,415,000
2020
$13,801 (+0.7%)
$482,800 + $885,000
$1,367,800
2019
$13,708 (+12.1%)
$409,800 + $864,200
$1,274,000
2018
$12,228 (+6.0%)
$395,300 + $685,900
$1,081,200
2017
$11,539 (+6.8%)
$368,600 + $620,200
$988,800
2016
$10,803 (+4.8%)
$318,700 + $543,500
$862,200
2015
$10,312 (+10.1%)
$284,200 + $533,600
$817,800
2014
$9,366 (+1.9%)
$248,900 + $490,900
$739,800
2013
$9,187 (+2.5%)
$227,900 + $456,700
$684,600
2012
$8,961 (+8.9%)
$227,900 + $456,700
$684,600
2011
$8,226 (+0.2%)
$227,900 + $419,300
$647,200
2010
$8,207 (−1.8%)
$230,900 + $436,300
$667,200
2009
$8,354
$270,700 + $442,700
$713,400
Tax history for 17 Browning Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,272 (+5.9%)
$553,600 + $1,121,200
$1,674,800
2024
$17,254 (+8.2%)
$553,600 + $1,086,500
$1,640,100
2023
$15,953 (+6.3%)
$553,600 + $989,200
$1,542,800
2022
$15,012 (+4.1%)
$527,200 + $947,500
$1,474,700
2021
$14,419 (+4.5%)
$502,200 + $912,800
$1,415,000
2020
$13,801 (+0.7%)
$482,800 + $885,000
$1,367,800
2019
$13,708 (+12.1%)
$409,800 + $864,200
$1,274,000
2018
$12,228 (+6.0%)
$395,300 + $685,900
$1,081,200
2017
$11,539 (+6.8%)
$368,600 + $620,200
$988,800
2016
$10,803 (+4.8%)
$318,700 + $543,500
$862,200
2015
$10,312 (+10.1%)
$284,200 + $533,600
$817,800
2014
$9,366 (+1.9%)
$248,900 + $490,900
$739,800
2013
$9,187 (+2.5%)
$227,900 + $456,700
$684,600
2012
$8,961 (+8.9%)
$227,900 + $456,700
$684,600
2011
$8,226 (+0.2%)
$227,900 + $419,300
$647,200
2010
$8,207 (−1.8%)
$230,900 + $436,300
$667,200
2009
$8,354
$270,700 + $442,700
$713,400
*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
5
Baths
2.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,004
Year built
1860
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
754673
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
NR
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
Mar 27, 2025 • Active
Building
Remodel
Jan 7, 2021 • Active
Plumbing
Plumbing
Water heater
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Tandem, On Street
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Broadway to Central to Browning
UnparsedAddress: 17 Browning Rd, Somerville MA 02145
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,004
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1860
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 754673
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier. Framed Poster - Richard Carlson And Julia Adams.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Arthur D. Healey School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
Somerville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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