Wonderful 2-family home that can be an easy conversion to an outstanding single. Located on sought-after Alpine Street, which abuts the planned bike path extension and a 3 min walk to the future green line station at Lowell! Original details, hardwood floors, all separate systems (both furnaces quite new). Gorgeous landscaped yard with great trellis for shade & ambiance. 3 full baths, 2 porches enclosed, heated. Newer windows.
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
4,269 sq ftLot Size
$701Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Michael Barnacle• Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Listed by • Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Bought with Jean Cullinane• Century 21 Crowley - Braese
Convenient to both Davis & Porter Squares, Tufts U. and the Somerville bike path, this property has been very well maintained with numerous updates throughout. The back yard is nicely landscaped, spacious and very private, perfect for enjoying summer BBQ’s and entertaining friends. Investors: with good income and little needed, this property is a good opportunity.
MLS PIN #30355182
Dec 15, 1999
Sold
$322,000
$166/sq ft
Nov 5, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Sep 16, 1999
Listed
$329,000
$170/sq ft
CONVENIENT TO DAVIS SQ AND TUFTS UNIV. THIS METICULOUS HOME REFLECTS TRUE PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP. MULTIUDE OF RENOV AND UPDATES CAN BE EASILY CONVERTED TO SINGLE FAMILY..SALE SUBJECT TO SELLER FINDING HOUSING.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,519 (+6.5%)
$627,000 + $520,500
$1,147,500
2024
$11,758 (+0.6%)
$627,000 + $490,700
$1,117,700
2023
$11,692 (+6.9%)
$627,000 + $503,800
$1,130,800
2022
$10,934 (+6.2%)
$597,100 + $477,000
$1,074,100
2021
$10,293 (+5.9%)
$568,700 + $441,400
$1,010,100
2020
$9,724 (+5.2%)
$546,800 + $416,900
$963,700
2019
$9,242 (+5.7%)
$475,500 + $383,400
$858,900
2018
$8,744 (+4.0%)
$432,300 + $340,800
$773,100
2017
$8,411 (−0.4%)
$407,900 + $312,800
$720,700
2016
$8,446 (+2.5%)
$373,000 + $301,100
$674,100
2015
$8,243 (+9.6%)
$371,000 + $282,700
$653,700
2014
$7,520 (−1.7%)
$329,000 + $265,000
$594,000
2013
$7,649 (+19.8%)
$297,800 + $272,200
$570,000
2012
$6,383 (+3.0%)
$286,200 + $201,400
$487,600
2011
$6,197 (+2.0%)
$286,200 + $201,400
$487,600
2010
$6,075 (+2.5%)
$289,100 + $204,800
$493,900
2009
$5,925
$296,100 + $209,900
$506,000
Tax history for 42 Alpine St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,519 (+6.5%)
$627,000 + $520,500
$1,147,500
2024
$11,758 (+0.6%)
$627,000 + $490,700
$1,117,700
2023
$11,692 (+6.9%)
$627,000 + $503,800
$1,130,800
2022
$10,934 (+6.2%)
$597,100 + $477,000
$1,074,100
2021
$10,293 (+5.9%)
$568,700 + $441,400
$1,010,100
2020
$9,724 (+5.2%)
$546,800 + $416,900
$963,700
2019
$9,242 (+5.7%)
$475,500 + $383,400
$858,900
2018
$8,744 (+4.0%)
$432,300 + $340,800
$773,100
2017
$8,411 (−0.4%)
$407,900 + $312,800
$720,700
2016
$8,446 (+2.5%)
$373,000 + $301,100
$674,100
2015
$8,243 (+9.6%)
$371,000 + $282,700
$653,700
2014
$7,520 (−1.7%)
$329,000 + $265,000
$594,000
2013
$7,649 (+19.8%)
$297,800 + $272,200
$570,000
2012
$6,383 (+3.0%)
$286,200 + $201,400
$487,600
2011
$6,197 (+2.0%)
$286,200 + $201,400
$487,600
2010
$6,075 (+2.5%)
$289,100 + $204,800
$493,900
2009
$5,925
$296,100 + $209,900
$506,000
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,269
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,938
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
752136
Parking Spaces
3
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2021.
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
Dec 1, 2021 • Final
Building
Remodel
Mar 29, 2019 • Active
Sheet metal
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.
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Steam
Heating Units: 2
Cooling: Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s)
Cooling Units: 1
Location
Location Information
Directions: Between Cedar and Lowell
UnparsedAddress: 42 Alpine St, Somerville MA 02144
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,938
Stories: 3.0
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 4,269 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 752136
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Sep 8, 2021
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Somerville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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