OFF MARKET

Off Market Dec 2017 for $925K

$1,212,340

•

2,268

sq ft

42 Chetwynd Rd, Somerville, MA 02144

About this home

Prime location! Sun-filled home offering two levels of living on a leafy, quiet side-street convenient to Tufts University, Davis Square, the Red Line T, the Bike Path, numerous restaurant and shopping venues, and several parks. This thoughtfully designed, spacious two-family home, in need of renovation, offers well-proportioned rooms with high ceilings, extensive woodworking, hardwood flooring, eat-in kitchens, formal dining rooms, front and rear porches, full basement with some updated utility systems, charming garden area, plus ample driveway parking. Great opportunity for an investment property, condo conversion, or conversion to a single-family residence. Enjoy an exceptional city living location within Somerville's unique cultural, academic & business community.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1925Year Built

3,200 sq ftLot Size

$535Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Christopher Griffin • Griffin Properties, Inc.

Bought with Christopher Griffin • Griffin Properties, Inc.

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•Source:MLS PIN #72250764

Redfin Estimate

$1,212,340

$287K since sold in December 2017$17K since August

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This home's estimate is 0.5% lower than the average sale price ($1.22M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$975,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,260 sq ft
138 North St, Somerville, MA 02144
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$1,349,000
B
5 beds2 baths2,358 sq ft
66 Gordon St, Somerville, MA 02144
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,100,000
C
5 beds2 baths2,795 sq ft
11 Sterling St, Somerville, MA 02144
SOLD JAN 27, 2026
$1,015,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,210 sq ft
16 Hamilton Rd, Somerville, MA 02144
SOLD MAY 18, 2026
$1,699,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,996 sq ft
20 Cameron Ave, Somerville, MA 02144
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$1,170,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,394 sq ft
102-104 Pearson Rd, Somerville, MA 02144

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$547,256

Est. take-home

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Market trends in 02144, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.5%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$1.1M

$50K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

New listings for sale

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48 Irving St, Somerville, MA 02144
$1,050,000
2 beds2 baths1,074 sq ft
56 Gorham #3, Somerville, MA 02144
3D WALKTHROUGH
$725,000
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235 Lowell St #1, Somerville, MA 02143
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,449,000
3 beds3.5 baths2,000 sq ft
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$949,000
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5 Kenwood St #3, Somerville, MA 02144
$1,198,000
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$699,900
1 bed1 bath1,315 sq ft
32 Farragut Ave #3, Somerville, MA 02144
$1,895,000
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Sale history for 42 Chetwynd Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,031 (+6.3%)

$540,100 + $471,000

$1,011,100

2024

$10,376 (+2.5%)

$540,100 + $446,200

$986,300

2023

$10,122 (+8.5%)

$540,100 + $438,800

$978,900

2022

$9,325 (+2.8%)

$514,400 + $401,600

$916,000

2021

$9,068 (+1.8%)

$510,600 + $379,300

$889,900

2020

$8,906 (+6.8%)

$510,900 + $371,800

$882,700

2019

$8,339 (+12.6%)

$465,100 + $309,900

$775,000

2018

$7,405 (+3.9%)

$422,800 + $231,900

$654,700

2017

$7,129 (−1.9%)

$398,900 + $212,000

$610,900

2016

$7,270 (+5.0%)

$356,300 + $223,900

$580,200

2015

$6,923 (+11.5%)

$329,000 + $220,000

$549,000

2014

$6,207 (+2.2%)

$288,200 + $202,100

$490,300

2013

$6,073 (+2.5%)

$263,800 + $188,700

$452,500

2012

$5,923 (+3.0%)

$263,800 + $188,700

$452,500

2011

$5,751 (+2.0%)

$263,800 + $188,700

$452,500

2010

$5,638 (+7.5%)

$263,800 + $194,600

$458,400

2009

$5,246

$247,600 + $200,400

$448,000

Tax history for 42 Chetwynd Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,031 (+6.3%)

$540,100 + $471,000

$1,011,100

2024

$10,376 (+2.5%)

$540,100 + $446,200

$986,300

2023

$10,122 (+8.5%)

$540,100 + $438,800

$978,900

2022

$9,325 (+2.8%)

$514,400 + $401,600

$916,000

2021

$9,068 (+1.8%)

$510,600 + $379,300

$889,900

2020

$8,906 (+6.8%)

$510,900 + $371,800

$882,700

2019

$8,339 (+12.6%)

$465,100 + $309,900

$775,000

2018

$7,405 (+3.9%)

$422,800 + $231,900

$654,700

2017

$7,129 (−1.9%)

$398,900 + $212,000

$610,900

2016

$7,270 (+5.0%)

$356,300 + $223,900

$580,200

2015

$6,923 (+11.5%)

$329,000 + $220,000

$549,000

2014

$6,207 (+2.2%)

$288,200 + $202,100

$490,300

2013

$6,073 (+2.5%)

$263,800 + $188,700

$452,500

2012

$5,923 (+3.0%)

$263,800 + $188,700

$452,500

2011

$5,751 (+2.0%)

$263,800 + $188,700

$452,500

2010

$5,638 (+7.5%)

$263,800 + $194,600

$458,400

2009

$5,246

$247,600 + $200,400

$448,000

*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

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,049 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,208

Year built

1925

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

747688

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: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood

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): 2,268
Foundation Details: Block, Brick/Mortar
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,129
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

Location Information
Directions: Boston Avenue to Chetwynd Road.
UnparsedAddress: 42 Chetwynd Rd, Somerville MA 02144

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,208
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,049 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 747688

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

West Somerville Neighborhood School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

5/10

Somerville High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi

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 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

58% 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 • 02144

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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

$1.15M – $1.40M

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Home values near 42 Chetwynd Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
41 Chetwynd Road, Somerville, MA 7 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3154 Sq. Ft.	$1,507,067
44 Chetwynd Road, Somerville, MA 7 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2336 Sq. Ft.	$1,350,628

Address	Redfin Estimate
48 Chetwynd Road, Somerville, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2300 Sq. Ft.	$1,121,190
34 Chetwynd Road, Somerville, MA 8 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2892 Sq. Ft.	$1,345,830

Address	Redfin Estimate
46 Chetwynd Road, Somerville, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2208 Sq. Ft.	$1,105,911
38 Chetwynd Road, Somerville, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2334 Sq. Ft.	$1,246,531

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