**OPEN HOUSE 1/4/25 CANCELLED-OFFER ACCEPTED** Gorgeous 5-BR single boasts a perfect location only a 10-12 minute stroll to Davis Sq Red or Ball Sq Green Ln. Simply a lovely home boasting beautiful HW floors thru-out w/original mouldings.The 1st flr features a spacious LR w/ fireplace & window seat opening to a formal DR, a full CT bath & 2 BR’s. One BR is currently staged as an office w/ sliders to a vinyl deck & beautiful backyard w/ many fruit-bearing trees, perennials & a drip irrigation system. Upstairs you will find the remaining 3 BR’s & 3/4 bath. All BR’s offer a tremendous amount of closet space (4 walk-in closets w/ 2 master BR closets)! The home has been freshly painted thru-out w/ freshly sanded HW plus new oak flrs in two 2nd flr BR’s. Add'l UPDATES INCLUDE 42 SELLER-OWNED SOLAR PANELS, new bsmt water lines, young steam boiler & roof, 200 amp elec, blown-in cellulose insulation & 7 mini-splits providing heat & central air. On-street permit parking aplenty
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
3,381 sq ftLot Size
$730Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
99 spacesParking
Listed by Loreen Cinganelli• Steve Bremis Realty Group
Bought with Gary Vrotsos Team• Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Gorgeous single family set on a lovely side street just under one half mile to Davis Square. Perched up from the street, the home offers wonderful light and beautiful period details including coffered ceilings, hardwood floors and original woodwork. An inviting front porch greets you and offers ample space for a table and chairs perfect for a morning coffee or afternoon cocktail. The first floor features a formal living room with wood burning fireplace, dining room with built-in china cabinet and updated kitchen with granite counters. In addition there are two bedrooms and a full bath perfect for home office, guest or family room with direct access to the backyard with large deck. Upstairs you will find the remaining three bedrooms and second full bath. The house has been freshly painted inside and out, and carpets have been installed in 2 bedrooms. Amazing location close to Davis Square, Tufts University and access to multiple commuter routes.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,843 (+4.6%)
$689,500 + $671,000
$1,360,500
2024
$14,187 (+5.6%)
$689,500 + $659,100
$1,348,600
2023
$13,433 (+6.7%)
$689,500 + $609,600
$1,299,100
2022
$12,588 (+3.8%)
$656,600 + $579,900
$1,236,500
2021
$12,127 (+4.3%)
$651,800 + $538,300
$1,190,100
2020
$11,632 (+2.7%)
$652,200 + $500,600
$1,152,800
2019
$11,330 (+11.3%)
$593,700 + $459,300
$1,053,000
2018
$10,179 (+1.9%)
$539,700 + $360,300
$900,000
2017
$9,985 (+6.8%)
$509,200 + $346,400
$855,600
2016
$9,347 (+4.8%)
$454,800 + $291,200
$746,000
2015
$8,918 (+11.2%)
$420,000 + $287,200
$707,200
2014
$8,021 (+9.3%)
$367,900 + $265,700
$633,600
2013
$7,338 (+4.2%)
$323,300 + $223,500
$546,800
2012
$7,041 (+3.0%)
$323,300 + $214,600
$537,900
2011
$6,837 (+2.7%)
$323,300 + $214,600
$537,900
2010
$6,660 (+7.9%)
$323,300 + $218,200
$541,500
2009
$6,170
$303,400 + $223,500
$526,900
Tax history for 31 Whitman St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,843 (+4.6%)
$689,500 + $671,000
$1,360,500
2024
$14,187 (+5.6%)
$689,500 + $659,100
$1,348,600
2023
$13,433 (+6.7%)
$689,500 + $609,600
$1,299,100
2022
$12,588 (+3.8%)
$656,600 + $579,900
$1,236,500
2021
$12,127 (+4.3%)
$651,800 + $538,300
$1,190,100
2020
$11,632 (+2.7%)
$652,200 + $500,600
$1,152,800
2019
$11,330 (+11.3%)
$593,700 + $459,300
$1,053,000
2018
$10,179 (+1.9%)
$539,700 + $360,300
$900,000
2017
$9,985 (+6.8%)
$509,200 + $346,400
$855,600
2016
$9,347 (+4.8%)
$454,800 + $291,200
$746,000
2015
$8,918 (+11.2%)
$420,000 + $287,200
$707,200
2014
$8,021 (+9.3%)
$367,900 + $265,700
$633,600
2013
$7,338 (+4.2%)
$323,300 + $223,500
$546,800
2012
$7,041 (+3.0%)
$323,300 + $214,600
$537,900
2011
$6,837 (+2.7%)
$323,300 + $214,600
$537,900
2010
$6,660 (+7.9%)
$323,300 + $218,200
$541,500
2009
$6,170
$303,400 + $223,500
$526,900
*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
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,485 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,187
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
748486
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
Apr 7, 2020 • Final
Electrical
Upgrade the electrical service from 100 amps to 200 amps.
Electrical
May 21, 2019 • Final
Building
Electrical
Solar
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.
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Composite, Patio, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fruit Trees, Garden, Stone Wall
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Green Energy Generation: Solar
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
Lot Features: Cleared, Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,134
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Steam, Natural Gas, Electric, Ductless
Cooling: Central Air, 3 or More, Ductless
Location
Location Information
Directions: Whitman is a one-way st located off Packard Ave nr Tufts & w-in 1/2 mi to Davis & Ball Sq's
UnparsedAddress: 31 Whitman St, Somerville MA 02144
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,187
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 748486
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 8
Listing Information
Exclusions: Cat6 Network Wiring W/ Poe Wifi/Camera Locations Present But It Does Not Incl Systems Or Cameras.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
West Somerville Neighborhood School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
Somerville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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