OFF MARKET

Off Market Jun 2019 for $1.3M

$1,660,072

•

4,249

sq ft

3 Preston Rd, Somerville, MA 02143

About this home

Oversized 2-family home in an excellent neighborhood convenient to the Red Line T at Porter & Harvard Squares, the future Green Line extension at Union Sq, bus to Kendall Sq, parks, shopping and restaurants. Situated on a corner lot, this home offers exceptional natural light, hardwood flooring, high ceilings, spacious rooms, ample closet space, driveway parking & an abundance of character & original details throughout. Enter the 1st floor unit into a lovely foyer (currently being used as bedroom). The bi-level owners unit with a private entry on Preston Road, boasts beautiful natural woodwork, stained glass windows and winding staircase, has a single family feel and offers amazing opportunity in the semi-finished attic. Recent updates include 2 gas heating systems, electrical & roof as well as an updated bath & refinished floors in unit 2 (approximately 5 years old). So many possibilities for this home, which has been lovingly maintained by the same family for over 70 years!

Multi-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

5,775 sq ftLot Size

$391Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Joanna Kirylo • Griffin Properties, Inc.

Bought with Joanna Kirylo • Griffin Properties, Inc.

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•Source:MLS PIN #72479573

Redfin Estimate

$1,660,072

$340K since sold in June 2019$154K since August

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This home's estimate is 9.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.52M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAR 26, 2026
$1,300,000
A
7 beds2 baths3,212 sq ft
30 Walnut St, Somerville, MA 02143
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,830,000
B
7 beds3 baths3,545 sq ft
72 - 74 Park St, Somerville, MA 02143
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,950,000
C
5 beds3 baths3,476 sq ft
9 Sanborn Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
SOLD DEC 30, 2025
$1,228,500
D
8 beds2 baths3,957 sq ft
105 Central St, Somerville, MA 02143
SOLD MAR 27, 2026
$1,610,000
E
11 beds4.5 baths4,767 sq ft
34 Putnam St, Somerville, MA 02143
SOLD NOV 24, 2025
$1,215,000
F
8 beds3 baths2,320 sq ft
70 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143

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Market trends in 02143, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.0%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.1M

$40K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

7 MoM

New listings for sale

$599,000
1 bed1 bath686 sq ft
432 Norfolk St Unit 4-C, Somerville, MA 02143
$999,900
5 beds2 baths2,397 sq ft
9-11 Carter Ter, Somerville, MA 02143
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Sale history for 3 Preston Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$19,799 (+4.9%)

$679,500 + $1,135,300

$1,814,800

2024

$18,880 (+6.2%)

$679,500 + $1,115,200

$1,794,700

2023

$17,777 (+18.9%)

$679,500 + $1,039,700

$1,719,200

2022

$14,945 (+90.7%)

$647,100 + $821,000

$1,468,100

2021

$7,837 (−31.5%)

$616,300 + $152,800

$769,100

2020

$11,440 (+14.2%)

$592,600 + $541,200

$1,133,800

2019

$10,015 (+10.3%)

$515,300 + $415,500

$930,800

2018

$9,081 (+1.9%)

$468,400 + $334,500

$802,900

2017

$8,909 (+18.3%)

$442,000 + $321,400

$763,400

2016

$7,529

$323,300 + $277,600

$600,900

2015

$7,526 (+10.5%)

$321,600 + $275,200

$596,800

2014

$6,811 (−4.5%)

$285,200 + $252,800

$538,000

2013

$7,129 (+4.6%)

$268,900 + $262,300

$531,200

2012

$6,816 (+3.0%)

$258,400 + $262,300

$520,700

2011

$6,618 (+1.8%)

$258,400 + $262,300

$520,700

2010

$6,502 (+0.8%)

$261,000 + $267,600

$528,600

2009

$6,450

$267,300 + $283,500

$550,800

Tax history for 3 Preston Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$19,799 (+4.9%)

$679,500 + $1,135,300

$1,814,800

2024

$18,880 (+6.2%)

$679,500 + $1,115,200

$1,794,700

2023

$17,777 (+18.9%)

$679,500 + $1,039,700

$1,719,200

2022

$14,945 (+90.7%)

$647,100 + $821,000

$1,468,100

2021

$7,837 (−31.5%)

$616,300 + $152,800

$769,100

2020

$11,440 (+14.2%)

$592,600 + $541,200

$1,133,800

2019

$10,015 (+10.3%)

$515,300 + $415,500

$930,800

2018

$9,081 (+1.9%)

$468,400 + $334,500

$802,900

2017

$8,909 (+18.3%)

$442,000 + $321,400

$763,400

2016

$7,529

$323,300 + $277,600

$600,900

2015

$7,526 (+10.5%)

$321,600 + $275,200

$596,800

2014

$6,811 (−4.5%)

$285,200 + $252,800

$538,000

2013

$7,129 (+4.6%)

$268,900 + $262,300

$531,200

2012

$6,816 (+3.0%)

$258,400 + $262,300

$520,700

2011

$6,618 (+1.8%)

$258,400 + $262,300

$520,700

2010

$6,502 (+0.8%)

$261,000 + $267,600

$528,600

2009

$6,450

$267,300 + $283,500

$550,800

*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

6.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,663 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,258

Year built

1900

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

755420

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 17
Flooring: Wood, Carpet

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: Y

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,249
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch

Property Information
PropertySubType: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,015.41
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Heating Units: 2

Location

Location Information
Directions: Summer Street to Preston Road. Corner of Preston Road and School Street. AKA 52 School Street.
UnparsedAddress: 3 Preston Road, Somerville MA 02143

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping

Public facts

Beds: 9
Baths: 6.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,258
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 755420

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Tenants Belongings. 1st Floor Washer/Dryer & Fridge.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

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 96° 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 • 02143

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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

$1.58M – $1.91M

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Home values near 3 Preston Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
9 Preston Rd, Somerville, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2956 Sq. Ft.	$1,551,990
11 Preston Rd Apartment 2, Somerville, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1094 Sq. Ft.	$1,000,964

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Preston Rd, Somerville, MA 7 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 3084 Sq. Ft.	$2,383,074
11 Preston Rd Apartment 1, Somerville, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2025 Sq. Ft.	$1,464,007

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Preston Rd Apartment 3, Somerville, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 914 Sq. Ft.	$777,120
9 Preston Rd, Somerville, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2956 Sq. Ft.	$1,671,477

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