OFF MARKET

Off Market Nov 2020 for $1.4M

$1,906,940

•

3,486

sq ft

38-40 Preston Rd, Somerville, MA 02143

About this home

OPEN HOUSE September 12, 2020 Saturday 1:00PM to 3:00PM. Beautiful 3 family walking distance to Union Square. T Station slated to open by end of 2021.Easy access to Cambridge and Boston. Solid 3 family with driveway in a great neighborhood on a pretty tree lined street. This home has been family owned since the 1960 All three units have been remodeled. All separate utilities. Hardwood floors on 1st and 2nd floors. Central Air Conditioning on 1st and 2nd and Wall AC on 3rd. Good closet space and storage for each unit. Washer and Gas Dryer Hook-ups in all units. 1/2 bath in basement. Parking for 3 cars+. All showings to adhere to MA Covid-19 guidelines. Masks and gloves must be worn,

Multi-familyProperty Type

1883Year Built

5,542 sq ftLot Size

$547Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Charlene Morello • Morello Real Estate

Bought with Robert Ingemi • Thurston Realty

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72717703

Redfin Estimate

$1,906,940

$457K since sold in November 2020$164K since August

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This home's estimate is 0.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.90M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$2,100,000
A
6 beds4 baths3,514 sq ft
172 Summer St, Somerville, MA 02143
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,950,000
B
5 beds3 baths3,476 sq ft
9 Sanborn Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JUN 26, 2026
$1,665,000
C
6 beds4 baths3,186 sq ft
56 School St, Somerville, MA 02143
SOLD FEB 5, 2026
$1,915,000
D
5 beds3 baths2,575 sq ft
21 Berkeley St, Somerville, MA 02143
SOLD MAR 6, 2026
$2,220,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths2,993 sq ft
25 Avon St, Somerville, MA 02143
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,558,000
F
6 beds3.5 baths3,706 sq ft
19 Willoughby St, Somerville, MA 02143

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$783,432

Est. take-home

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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 38-40 Preston Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,136 (+6.2%)

$667,600 + $811,400

$1,479,000

2024

$15,189 (+2.2%)

$667,600 + $776,200

$1,443,800

2023

$14,855 (+4.9%)

$667,600 + $769,100

$1,436,700

2022

$14,159 (+8.0%)

$635,800 + $755,100

$1,390,900

2021

$13,111 (+6.7%)

$605,500 + $681,200

$1,286,700

2020

$12,286 (+5.1%)

$582,200 + $635,400

$1,217,600

2019

$11,688 (+9.1%)

$506,300 + $579,900

$1,086,200

2018

$10,712 (+1.3%)

$460,300 + $486,800

$947,100

2017

$10,574 (+10.7%)

$434,200 + $471,900

$906,100

2016

$9,554 (+1.1%)

$317,600 + $444,900

$762,500

2015

$9,452 (+8.5%)

$315,900 + $433,700

$749,600

2014

$8,708 (+0.3%)

$280,200 + $407,600

$687,800

2013

$8,683 (+12.1%)

$264,200 + $382,800

$647,000

2012

$7,744 (+3.0%)

$253,900 + $337,700

$591,600

2011

$7,519 (+1.7%)

$253,900 + $337,700

$591,600

2010

$7,394 (+0.6%)

$256,500 + $344,600

$601,100

2009

$7,353

$262,600 + $365,300

$627,900

Tax history for 38-40 Preston Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,136 (+6.2%)

$667,600 + $811,400

$1,479,000

2024

$15,189 (+2.2%)

$667,600 + $776,200

$1,443,800

2023

$14,855 (+4.9%)

$667,600 + $769,100

$1,436,700

2022

$14,159 (+8.0%)

$635,800 + $755,100

$1,390,900

2021

$13,111 (+6.7%)

$605,500 + $681,200

$1,286,700

2020

$12,286 (+5.1%)

$582,200 + $635,400

$1,217,600

2019

$11,688 (+9.1%)

$506,300 + $579,900

$1,086,200

2018

$10,712 (+1.3%)

$460,300 + $486,800

$947,100

2017

$10,574 (+10.7%)

$434,200 + $471,900

$906,100

2016

$9,554 (+1.1%)

$317,600 + $444,900

$762,500

2015

$9,452 (+8.5%)

$315,900 + $433,700

$749,600

2014

$8,708 (+0.3%)

$280,200 + $407,600

$687,800

2013

$8,683 (+12.1%)

$264,200 + $382,800

$647,000

2012

$7,744 (+3.0%)

$253,900 + $337,700

$591,600

2011

$7,519 (+1.7%)

$253,900 + $337,700

$591,600

2010

$7,394 (+0.6%)

$256,500 + $344,600

$601,100

2009

$7,353

$262,600 + $365,300

$627,900

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,663 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,486

Year built

1883

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

755440

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.

Nov 18, 2025 • Final

Electrical

Install and wire a replacement heating and air conditioning system into existing ductwork, consisting of one condenser and one air handler.

Electrical

HVAC

Oct 28, 2025 • Active

Sheet metal

Install and wire a replacement heating and air conditioning system into existing ductwork, consisting of one condenser and one air handler.

HVAC

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 Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, On Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Wood, Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Storage, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Remodeled, Upgraded Countertops, Pantry, Living Room, Kitchen, Office/Den

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

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

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,486
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Beige

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Enclosed, Patio

Pool Information
Spa Features: Bath

Property Information
PropertySubType: 3 Family

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,285.50
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Electric
Heating Units: 3
Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Cooling Units: 3

Location

Location Information
Directions: Summer St. to Preston Rd. or School St. to Preston Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 38-40 Preston Road, Somerville MA 02143

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,486
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1883
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 755440

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
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 • 0.4mi

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, 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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Historical weather

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

$1.81M – $2.19M

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Home values near 38-40 Preston Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
33 Preston Rd, Somerville, MA 9 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4449 Sq. Ft.	$2,038,763
44 Preston Rd, Somerville, MA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1848 Sq. Ft.	$1,403,273

Address	Redfin Estimate
51 Preston Rd, Somerville, MA 9 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4202 Sq. Ft.	$1,913,241
42 Preston Rd, Somerville, MA 7 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3375 Sq. Ft.	$1,778,291

Address	Redfin Estimate
53 Preston Rd, Somerville, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2027 Sq. Ft.	$1,247,637
34 Preston Rd, Somerville, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2714 Sq. Ft.	$1,597,716

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