20 Highland Rd is a 2,359 square foot house on a 3,485 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Somerville data, we estimate the home's value is $1,520,025.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
3,485 sq ftLot Size
$644Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,520,025
$125K since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 18.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.28M) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,387 (+6.5%)
$699,900 + $618,800
$1,318,700
2024
$13,508 (+8.0%)
$699,900 + $584,100
$1,284,000
2023
$12,509 (+7.7%)
$699,900 + $509,900
$1,209,800
2022
$11,618 (+3.7%)
$666,500 + $474,800
$1,141,300
2021
$11,205 (+3.8%)
$661,700 + $437,900
$1,099,600
2020
$10,798
$662,100 + $408,100
$1,070,200
2019
$10,802 (+5.7%)
$602,800 + $401,100
$1,003,900
2018
$10,219 (+5.7%)
$548,000 + $355,500
$903,500
2017
$9,669 (+4.3%)
$516,900 + $311,600
$828,500
2016
$9,272 (+5.7%)
$461,700 + $278,300
$740,000
2015
$8,775 (+11.8%)
$426,400 + $269,500
$695,900
2014
$7,852 (+7.5%)
$373,500 + $246,700
$620,200
2013
$7,305 (+4.2%)
$328,200 + $216,100
$544,300
2012
$7,011 (+0.5%)
$328,200 + $207,400
$535,600
2011
$6,973 (+2.6%)
$328,200 + $220,400
$548,600
2010
$6,793 (+7.9%)
$328,200 + $224,100
$552,300
2009
$6,298
$308,100 + $229,700
$537,800
Tax history for 20 Highland Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,387 (+6.5%)
$699,900 + $618,800
$1,318,700
2024
$13,508 (+8.0%)
$699,900 + $584,100
$1,284,000
2023
$12,509 (+7.7%)
$699,900 + $509,900
$1,209,800
2022
$11,618 (+3.7%)
$666,500 + $474,800
$1,141,300
2021
$11,205 (+3.8%)
$661,700 + $437,900
$1,099,600
2020
$10,798
$662,100 + $408,100
$1,070,200
2019
$10,802 (+5.7%)
$602,800 + $401,100
$1,003,900
2018
$10,219 (+5.7%)
$548,000 + $355,500
$903,500
2017
$9,669 (+4.3%)
$516,900 + $311,600
$828,500
2016
$9,272 (+5.7%)
$461,700 + $278,300
$740,000
2015
$8,775 (+11.8%)
$426,400 + $269,500
$695,900
2014
$7,852 (+7.5%)
$373,500 + $246,700
$620,200
2013
$7,305 (+4.2%)
$328,200 + $216,100
$544,300
2012
$7,011 (+0.5%)
$328,200 + $207,400
$535,600
2011
$6,973 (+2.6%)
$328,200 + $220,400
$548,600
2010
$6,793 (+7.9%)
$328,200 + $224,100
$552,300
2009
$6,298
$308,100 + $229,700
$537,800
*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
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
Sep 6, 2022 • Final
Plumbing
Plumbing
Aug 18, 2022 • Final
Electrical
Bathroom
Electrical
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,359
Gross Sq. Ft: 4,012
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 3
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: On Street
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,485
Municipality Name: SOMERVILLE
Acres: 0.08
Zoning Code: RA
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,359
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 751049
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Benjamin G. Brown School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
8/10
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Somerville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
6/10
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