OFF MARKET

Off Market Jul 2022 for $1.6M

$1,770,855

•

3,700

sq ft

42 Benton Rd, Somerville, MA 02143

About this home

Live the good life in Spring Hill in a charming two-family home you’ll love for years to come! On a tree-lined street, btwn Summer St & Highland Ave’s vibrancy, this home has beautiful details that play to the home’s 1900’s heritage while emphasizing modern comfort. Set up as a Philly-style, 1st flr unit offers a LR, DR, K, 2 BR w/ a 3rd BR perched on the 2nd floor. Living & entertaining is easy in the 2nd & 3rd flr Unit #2 thanks to a large, inviting LR & DR adjacent to a lrg retro ktchn stocked w/ granite countrtp and SS applncs. A stunning Trex deck invites the great outdoors in, overlooking a backyd. There’s a flexible space that could be used as an office, a lrg BR, a retro pink bath & an expansive hallway space that connects all. 3rd floor has 3 large BR & an envious spa bath. Features gorgeous hw flrs, original stained-glass windows, original moldings, beveled glass front entryway, & double paned windows, backyard, 3-4 car-tandem driveway parking. Easy access!

Multi-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

3,700 sq ftLot Size

$479Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Evelyn Yamauchi • Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Bought with Currier, Lane & Young • Compass

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72998362

Redfin Estimate

$1,770,855

$161K since sold in July 2022$107K since August

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This home's estimate is 31.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.34M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,558,000
A
6 beds3.5 baths3,706 sq ft
19 Willoughby St, Somerville, MA 02143
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$1,590,000
B
7 beds2 baths3,003 sq ft
19 Crocker St, Somerville, MA 02143
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,080,000
C
7 beds3 baths2,864 sq ft
400 Medford Steet, Somerville, MA 02145
SOLD APR 2, 2026
$1,400,000
D
7 beds3 baths3,301 sq ft
35 Ibbetson, Somerville, MA 02143
SOLD DEC 18, 2025
$925,000
E
7 beds3 baths3,716 sq ft
71 Thurston, Somerville, MA 02145
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN APR 15, 2026
$1,500,000
F
6 beds2 baths2,993 sq ft
42 Belmont St, Somerville, MA 02143

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$495,091

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 42 Benton Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72998362

Jul 29, 2022

Sold

$1,610,000

$435/sq ft

Jun 21, 2022

Contingent

—

Jun 15, 2022

Listed

$1,395,000

$377/sq ft

MLS PIN #71980103

May 16, 2016

Sold

$1,000,000

$270/sq ft

Apr 5, 2016

Pending

—

Mar 31, 2016

Listed

$899,900

$243/sq ft

+25

This massive Philly style 2 family is surely the one you have been waiting for! Located in Somerville's desirable Spring Hill, this home has been family owned and maintained for over 70 years! The 1st flr set up is LR,DR,K w/ 2 beds down and 1 upper bed. The 2nd flr is LR,DR,K w/1 bed down, and 4 beds on the 3rd floor. 2nd flr kitchen is updated with CHERRY cabinets, GRANITE cnters, & SS applncs. Both units have gorgeous HW floors, original STAINED GLASS windows, original moldings, beveled glass front entryway, & newer double paned windows throughout. Other features include all separate utilities including 100 amp CB, newer heating systems, 1st floor H20 heater, and off-street parking for 3-4 cars. Just a mile from both Davis & Porter Sq, and on arguably one of the most well kept streets in the neighborhood, this home is perfect for the owner-occupant, investor, or condo conversion potential. Showings at open houses only this Sat 4/2 & Sun 4/3 from 12-2pm. Offers due Monday 4/4 by 3pm!

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,709 (+5.0%)

$481,000 + $958,900

$1,439,900

2024

$14,968 (+17.3%)

$481,000 + $941,800

$1,422,800

2023

$12,765 (+6.1%)

$481,000 + $753,500

$1,234,500

2022

$12,035 (+5.4%)

$458,100 + $724,100

$1,182,200

2021

$11,413 (+6.5%)

$436,300 + $683,700

$1,120,000

2020

$10,715 (+8.8%)

$419,500 + $642,400

$1,061,900

2019

$9,850 (+10.2%)

$364,800 + $550,600

$915,400

2018

$8,939 (+6.6%)

$331,600 + $458,800

$790,400

2017

$8,387 (+20.1%)

$312,900 + $405,800

$718,700

2016

$6,984

$286,200 + $271,200

$557,400

2015

$6,978 (+10.4%)

$284,600 + $268,800

$553,400

2014

$6,322 (−4.7%)

$252,400 + $247,000

$499,400

2013

$6,635 (+6.7%)

$237,900 + $256,500

$494,400

2012

$6,218 (+3.0%)

$228,700 + $246,300

$475,000

2011

$6,037 (+1.8%)

$228,700 + $246,300

$475,000

2010

$5,932 (+0.7%)

$231,000 + $251,300

$482,300

2009

$5,890

$236,600 + $266,400

$503,000

Tax history for 42 Benton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,709 (+5.0%)

$481,000 + $958,900

$1,439,900

2024

$14,968 (+17.3%)

$481,000 + $941,800

$1,422,800

2023

$12,765 (+6.1%)

$481,000 + $753,500

$1,234,500

2022

$12,035 (+5.4%)

$458,100 + $724,100

$1,182,200

2021

$11,413 (+6.5%)

$436,300 + $683,700

$1,120,000

2020

$10,715 (+8.8%)

$419,500 + $642,400

$1,061,900

2019

$9,850 (+10.2%)

$364,800 + $550,600

$915,400

2018

$8,939 (+6.6%)

$331,600 + $458,800

$790,400

2017

$8,387 (+20.1%)

$312,900 + $405,800

$718,700

2016

$6,984

$286,200 + $271,200

$557,400

2015

$6,978 (+10.4%)

$284,600 + $268,800

$553,400

2014

$6,322 (−4.7%)

$252,400 + $247,000

$499,400

2013

$6,635 (+6.7%)

$237,900 + $256,500

$494,400

2012

$6,218 (+3.0%)

$228,700 + $246,300

$475,000

2011

$6,037 (+1.8%)

$228,700 + $246,300

$475,000

2010

$5,932 (+0.7%)

$231,000 + $251,300

$482,300

2009

$5,890

$236,600 + $266,400

$503,000

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,485 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,166

Year built

1900

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

753830

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, Paved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 14
Window Features: Picture Window, Stained Glass Window(s), Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Features: Pantry, Philadelphia, High Speed Internet, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Open Floorplan, Ceiling Fan(s), Cedar Closet(s), Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Sunroom

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

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

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,700
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.08

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,035
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service, Individually Metered

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Individual, Natural Gas, Unit Control
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Highland Ave to Benton Rd or Summer St to Benton Rd
UnparsedAddress: 42 Benton Rd, Somerville MA 02143

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 7
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,166
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 753830

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Owners And Tenants' Personal Properties. Unit #2 Attached Lr Media Center Conveys With The Sale.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Somerville High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

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, 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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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

$1.68M – $2.04M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
50 Benton Rd, Somerville, MA 8 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3952 Sq. Ft.	$1,589,791
34 Benton Rd, Somerville, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3410 Sq. Ft.	$1,569,964

Address	Redfin Estimate
44 Benton Rd, Somerville, MA 8 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3998 Sq. Ft.	$1,907,665
39 Benton Rd, Somerville, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,426,973

Address	Redfin Estimate
40 Benton Rd, Somerville, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3202 Sq. Ft.	$1,616,949
38 Benton Rd Apartment 2, Somerville, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1100 Sq. Ft.	$787,469

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