OFF MARKET

Off Market Jun 2023 for $1.9M

$1,864,831

•

2,333

sq ft

42 Spring St, Somerville, MA 02143

About this home

Rare Spring Hill historic single family on an oversized 8,274 sf lot. Magic and more is this eclectic jewel in this coveted Somerville neighborhood, replete with an enormous yard, perennial gardens, flowering trees, patio, sun porch, and front porch. Perched on the hill on a quiet tree-lined street, this home evokes the feel of the English countryside. Natural light throughout, decorative moldings, built-in floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, 9’10 ceilings, you’ll delight in this 9-room, 3-bed, 1.5 bath with gas fireplace and chef’s kitchen. Views of the Boston skyline and a bird lovers' paradise, you're in nature's wonderland right in the city. Ideally situated amidst the hippest squares in our towns, minutes from Davis, Harvard, Porter, Union, and Inman Squares with all their eateries, shops, and restaurants. Conveniently located within 1.1 miles of the Porter Square T, commuter rail, and the Green Line. Off-street parking for 2-3 cars. Walk score paradise of 93! Not to be missed.

Single-familyProperty Type

1860Year Built

8,276 sq ftLot Size

$799Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by The Carol Kelly Team • Compass

Bought with The Team - Real Estate Advisors • Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73106959

Redfin Estimate

$1,864,831

$65K since sold in June 2023$4,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 25% higher than the average sale price ($1.49M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$1,425,000
A
4 beds2 baths1,968 sq ft
31 Loring St, Somerville, MA 02143
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$1,200,000
B
4 beds1.5 baths2,480 sq ft
552 Main St, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,030,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,539 sq ft
84 Partridge Ave, Somerville, MA 02145
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$2,460,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,265 sq ft
514 Franklin St, Cambridge, MA 02139
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,035,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,856 sq ft
34 R Clyde, Somerville, MA 02145
SOLD JAN 30, 2026
$1,800,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,205 sq ft
85 Lowell St, Somerville, MA 02143

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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 Spring St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73106959

Jun 8, 2023

Sold

$1,930,000

$827/sq ft

May 3, 2023

Listed

$1,475,000

$632/sq ft

MLS PIN #30498399

Feb 28, 2002

Sold

$400,000

$171/sq ft

Jan 18, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Apr 26, 2001

Listed

$499,000

$214/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$19,506 (+24.8%)

$795,500 + $992,400

$1,787,900

2024

$15,630 (+18.6%)

$795,500 + $690,200

$1,485,700

2023

$13,176 (+6.7%)

$795,500 + $478,800

$1,274,300

2022

$12,345 (+5.9%)

$757,600 + $455,100

$1,212,700

2021

$11,652 (+6.4%)

$721,600 + $421,900

$1,143,500

2020

$10,954 (+4.8%)

$693,800 + $391,800

$1,085,600

2019

$10,453 (+10.4%)

$603,400 + $368,100

$971,500

2018

$9,471 (+2.0%)

$548,400 + $289,000

$837,400

2017

$9,282 (+4.5%)

$517,400 + $278,000

$795,400

2016

$8,886 (+0.2%)

$473,200 + $236,000

$709,200

2015

$8,871 (+10.7%)

$470,600 + $232,900

$703,500

2014

$8,011 (+16.5%)

$417,300 + $215,500

$632,800

2013

$6,879 (+6.7%)

$302,900 + $209,700

$512,600

2012

$6,447 (+3.0%)

$291,200 + $201,300

$492,500

2011

$6,260 (+1.1%)

$291,200 + $201,300

$492,500

2010

$6,193 (+1.8%)

$294,100 + $209,400

$503,500

2009

$6,085

$305,000 + $214,600

$519,600

Tax history for 42 Spring St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$19,506 (+24.8%)

$795,500 + $992,400

$1,787,900

2024

$15,630 (+18.6%)

$795,500 + $690,200

$1,485,700

2023

$13,176 (+6.7%)

$795,500 + $478,800

$1,274,300

2022

$12,345 (+5.9%)

$757,600 + $455,100

$1,212,700

2021

$11,652 (+6.4%)

$721,600 + $421,900

$1,143,500

2020

$10,954 (+4.8%)

$693,800 + $391,800

$1,085,600

2019

$10,453 (+10.4%)

$603,400 + $368,100

$971,500

2018

$9,471 (+2.0%)

$548,400 + $289,000

$837,400

2017

$9,282 (+4.5%)

$517,400 + $278,000

$795,400

2016

$8,886 (+0.2%)

$473,200 + $236,000

$709,200

2015

$8,871 (+10.7%)

$470,600 + $232,900

$703,500

2014

$8,011 (+16.5%)

$417,300 + $215,500

$632,800

2013

$6,879 (+6.7%)

$302,900 + $209,700

$512,600

2012

$6,447 (+3.0%)

$291,200 + $201,300

$492,500

2011

$6,260 (+1.1%)

$291,200 + $201,300

$492,500

2010

$6,193 (+1.8%)

$294,100 + $209,400

$503,500

2009

$6,085

$305,000 + $214,600

$519,600

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,276 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,137

Year built

1860

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

753951

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

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

Living Room Information
Level: First

Family Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Sump Pump, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Sun Room, Sitting Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,333
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Fuchsia

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle, Metal
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Storage, Decorative Lighting, City View(s), Fruit Trees, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

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

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,176
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Somerville Ave to Central Street. Take 2nd left onto Atherton Street. Turn right onto Spring Street.
UnparsedAddress: 42 Spring Street, Somerville MA 02143

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,137
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1860
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 753951

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Living, Dining, Family And Area Between Liv And Din Chandeliers On The 1st Floor To Be Excluded.
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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4.4 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$1.77M – $2.15M

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Home values near 42 Spring St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
46 Spring St Apt 1, Somerville, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1150 Sq. Ft.	$948,582
37 Spring St, Somerville, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 999999 Sq. Ft.	$2,583,897

Address	Redfin Estimate
44 Spring St, Somerville, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3961 Sq. Ft.	$1,789,826
34 Spring St Apt 2, Somerville, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 665 Sq. Ft.	$564,943

Address	Redfin Estimate
38 Spring St, Somerville, MA 7 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3955 Sq. Ft.	$2,197,275
34 Spring St Apt 4, Somerville, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 846 Sq. Ft.	$695,512

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