OFF MARKET

Off Market Aug 2025 for $2.1M

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3,955

sq ft

38 Spring St, Somerville, MA 02143

About this home

Rare 4-family Mansard in Spring Hill, the historic Robinson-Bird house built in 1852, lots of character, income producing, 4 parking spaces (6 if move shed) on 8,276 sf lot, one of the largest multi-family lots on the market. This well-maintained multi-family has been lovingly cared for by the same family for the past 67 years. Architecture is Italianate, second empire with high ceilings, front floor to ceiling windows, original pine + Douglas fir flooring, original crown moldings, ceiling medallions, views of Boston! Property offers great flexibility for the multi-generational families, or outstanding income producing investment property. Breathtaking grounds w/mature flowering cherry trees, dogwoods, hydrangeas, roses, perennial beds. Each unit separate gas/steam heat and electric. Newer 2024 gas fired boiler, Windows + roof replaced in 2013. Washer/Dryer in basement. Convenient to public T + Porter, Harvard, Davis + Union Squares.Tenants are tenants at will. Amazing property.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1852Year Built

8,276 sq ftLot Size

$531Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by The Carol Kelly Team • Compass

Bought with The Collective • Compass

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•Source:MLS PIN #73393600

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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

101.2%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.1M

$70K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

26 MoM

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$599,000
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$999,900
5 beds2 baths2,397 sq ft
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$889,000
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20 Alston St #20, Somerville, MA 02143
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Sale history for 38 Spring St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,520 (+3.7%)

$768,800 + $837,100

$1,605,900

2024

$16,894 (+2.9%)

$768,800 + $837,100

$1,605,900

2023

$16,421 (+4.0%)

$768,800 + $819,300

$1,588,100

2022

$15,794 (+4.7%)

$732,200 + $819,300

$1,551,500

2021

$15,092 (+2.8%)

$697,400 + $783,700

$1,481,100

2020

$14,674 (+9.8%)

$670,600 + $783,700

$1,454,300

2019

$13,364 (+7.1%)

$583,000 + $659,000

$1,242,000

2018

$12,481 (+7.1%)

$530,000 + $573,500

$1,103,500

2017

$11,656 (+6.0%)

$500,000 + $498,800

$998,800

2016

$10,998 (−0.4%)

$457,300 + $420,400

$877,700

2015

$11,038 (+5.8%)

$454,900 + $420,400

$875,300

2014

$10,429 (+3.6%)

$403,400 + $420,400

$823,800

2013

$10,065 (+2.5%)

$378,400 + $371,600

$750,000

2012

$9,818 (+8.3%)

$378,400 + $371,600

$750,000

2011

$9,064 (+2.8%)

$378,400 + $334,700

$713,100

2010

$8,817 (+5.7%)

$382,100 + $334,700

$716,800

2009

$8,340

$365,800 + $346,400

$712,200

Tax history for 38 Spring St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,520 (+3.7%)

$768,800 + $837,100

$1,605,900

2024

$16,894 (+2.9%)

$768,800 + $837,100

$1,605,900

2023

$16,421 (+4.0%)

$768,800 + $819,300

$1,588,100

2022

$15,794 (+4.7%)

$732,200 + $819,300

$1,551,500

2021

$15,092 (+2.8%)

$697,400 + $783,700

$1,481,100

2020

$14,674 (+9.8%)

$670,600 + $783,700

$1,454,300

2019

$13,364 (+7.1%)

$583,000 + $659,000

$1,242,000

2018

$12,481 (+7.1%)

$530,000 + $573,500

$1,103,500

2017

$11,656 (+6.0%)

$500,000 + $498,800

$998,800

2016

$10,998 (−0.4%)

$457,300 + $420,400

$877,700

2015

$11,038 (+5.8%)

$454,900 + $420,400

$875,300

2014

$10,429 (+3.6%)

$403,400 + $420,400

$823,800

2013

$10,065 (+2.5%)

$378,400 + $371,600

$750,000

2012

$9,818 (+8.3%)

$378,400 + $371,600

$750,000

2011

$9,064 (+2.8%)

$378,400 + $334,700

$713,100

2010

$8,817 (+5.7%)

$382,100 + $334,700

$716,800

2009

$8,340

$365,800 + $346,400

$712,200

*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

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,276 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,905

Year built

1854

Style

Multi-Family (5+ Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

753952

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: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 20
Window Features: Picture Window, Box/Bay/Bow Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Hardwood, Pine, Wood
Interior Features: Crown Molding, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Country Kitchen, Living Room, Kitchen, Sunroom, Office/Den

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

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N

Unit #3 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 2

Unit #4 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 3

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,955
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 4
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Certified Historic,Renovated Since
Color: blue

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Fruit Trees, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: 4 Family - 4 Units Up/Down
Other Structures: Shed(s), Greenhouse

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
ViewYN: Has View
View: City View(s), City
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $17,525.60
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public, Individual Meter

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Units: 4
Cooling: Window Unit(s), Multi Units, Unit Control
Cooling Units: 0

Location

Location Information
Directions: From Somerville Ave, turn onto Central Street, 2nd left onto Atherton and right onto Spring Street.
UnparsedAddress: 38 Spring Street, Somerville MA 02143

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,905
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1854
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 753952

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

Somerville High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

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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, 14 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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Historical weather

Somerville, MA • 02143

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Sun exposure

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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Data from public records.

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37 Spring St, Somerville, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 999999 Sq. Ft.	$2,421,820

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