Off Market Oct 2005 for $400K

$1,403,273

•

1,848

sq ft

44 Preston Rd, Somerville, MA 02143

About this home

Contractors and investors delight! An architectural gem with unspoiled period detail. This stately 8-room Colonial is located on a pretty, quiet street in vibrant Union Square. Double parlors, pocket doors, original woodwork, large china cabinet with drawers, mantle pieces, high ceilings, walk-up attic, exterior corner pilasters, window pediments, and much more. Property to be sold in “as-is” condition. At the Seller's request there will be no showings until Friday 9/23/05 between 4:30pm-5:30pm

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

4,465 sq ftLot Size

$759Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Helen Praysman • Century 21 Legacy Properties

Bought with Helen Praysman • Century 21 Legacy Properties

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•Source:MLS PIN #70262355

Redfin Estimate

$1,403,273

$1.0M since sold in October 2005$2,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 3.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.36M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD DEC 18, 2025
$1,275,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,544 sq ft
22 Knapp St, Somerville, MA 02143
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$1,425,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,968 sq ft
31 Loring St, Somerville, MA 02143
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$2,241,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,350 sq ft
15 Loring St, Somerville, MA 02143
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$1,200,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,810 sq ft
289 Lowell St, Somerville, MA 02145
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$961,000
E
4 beds1 bath1,564 sq ft
8 Belmont Pl, Somerville, MA 02143
SOLD SEP 30, 2025
$1,055,250
F
5 beds1.5 baths1,733 sq ft
37 Belmont 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 44 Preston Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,761 (+7.2%)

$635,800 + $900,500

$1,536,300

2024

$15,629 (+7.3%)

$635,800 + $849,800

$1,485,600

2023

$14,563 (+8.0%)

$635,800 + $772,600

$1,408,400

2022

$13,487 (+6.7%)

$605,600 + $719,300

$1,324,900

2021

$12,637 (+6.8%)

$576,700 + $663,400

$1,240,100

2020

$11,833 (+0.9%)

$554,600 + $618,100

$1,172,700

2019

$11,724 (+6.1%)

$482,200 + $607,400

$1,089,600

2018

$11,045 (+6.9%)

$438,400 + $538,200

$976,600

2017

$10,330 (+14.0%)

$413,600 + $471,600

$885,200

2016

$9,065 (+1.5%)

$302,600 + $420,900

$723,500

2015

$8,934 (+15.0%)

$300,900 + $407,600

$708,500

2014

$7,769 (+4.8%)

$266,900 + $346,800

$613,700

2013

$7,415 (+6.8%)

$251,600 + $300,900

$552,500

2012

$6,946 (+3.0%)

$241,900 + $288,700

$530,600

2011

$6,744 (+2.0%)

$241,900 + $288,700

$530,600

2010

$6,615 (+2.5%)

$244,300 + $293,500

$537,800

2009

$6,453

$250,200 + $300,900

$551,100

Tax history for 44 Preston Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,761 (+7.2%)

$635,800 + $900,500

$1,536,300

2024

$15,629 (+7.3%)

$635,800 + $849,800

$1,485,600

2023

$14,563 (+8.0%)

$635,800 + $772,600

$1,408,400

2022

$13,487 (+6.7%)

$605,600 + $719,300

$1,324,900

2021

$12,637 (+6.8%)

$576,700 + $663,400

$1,240,100

2020

$11,833 (+0.9%)

$554,600 + $618,100

$1,172,700

2019

$11,724 (+6.1%)

$482,200 + $607,400

$1,089,600

2018

$11,045 (+6.9%)

$438,400 + $538,200

$976,600

2017

$10,330 (+14.0%)

$413,600 + $471,600

$885,200

2016

$9,065 (+1.5%)

$302,600 + $420,900

$723,500

2015

$8,934 (+15.0%)

$300,900 + $407,600

$708,500

2014

$7,769 (+4.8%)

$266,900 + $346,800

$613,700

2013

$7,415 (+6.8%)

$251,600 + $300,900

$552,500

2012

$6,946 (+3.0%)

$241,900 + $288,700

$530,600

2011

$6,744 (+2.0%)

$241,900 + $288,700

$530,600

2010

$6,615 (+2.5%)

$244,300 + $293,500

$537,800

2009

$6,453

$250,200 + $300,900

$551,100

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,356 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,033

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

755438

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 Features: Paved Drive, On Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Living Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Wood, Other
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,848
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.1

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,060.28
Tax Year: 2005

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Off Sumer Street
UnparsedAddress: 44 Preston Rd, Somerville MA 02143

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,033
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,356 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 755438

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: 1 Mantle Piece In Foyer And Black Iron Stove In The Kitchen
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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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

$1.33M – $1.61M

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Home values near 44 Preston Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
50 Preston Rd, Somerville, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2907 Sq. Ft.	$1,798,431
40 Preston Rd, Somerville, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3486 Sq. Ft.	$1,702,611

Address	Redfin Estimate
42 Preston Rd, Somerville, MA 7 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3375 Sq. Ft.	$1,778,291
42 Preston Rd, Somerville, MA 7 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3375 Sq. Ft.	$1,885,002

Address	Redfin Estimate
40 Preston Rd, Somerville, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3486 Sq. Ft.	$1,906,940
50 Preston Rd, Somerville, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2988 Sq. Ft.	$1,663,708

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