Off Market May 2005 for $620K

$1,751,164

•

2,384

sq ft

47 Highland Rd, Somerville, MA 02144

About this home

Sought-after unspoiled single family on one of Somerville’s nicest streets. Three floors of beautifully proportioned space with attractive architectural details including a lovely foyer with gas fireplace (not working), original tin ceiling and parquet floor. Pocket doors, several stained-glass windows, a built-in china cab. and dentil moldings that echo the motif used on the exterior of the building. Hardwood floors. A yard awaits the gardener. Update this gem and you will have a beauty!

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

3,400 sq ftLot Size

$735Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Thelma Hedberg • Century 21 Legacy Properties

Bought with Thelma Hedberg • Century 21 Legacy Properties

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•Source:MLS PIN #70155705

Redfin Estimate

$1,751,164

$1.1M since sold in May 2005$0 since July

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This home's estimate is 22.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.43M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,325,000
A
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B
4 beds2.5 baths2,350 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$900,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,541 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$2,242,500
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,446 sq ft
16 Claremon St, Somerville, MA 02144
SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$980,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,921 sq ft
31 Henry St, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$905,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,632 sq ft
47 Alexander Ave, Medford, MA 02155

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Market trends in 02144, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.9%

+1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$50K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

0 days MoM

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13 MoM

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Sale history for 47 Highland Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #70155705

May 25, 2005

Sold

$620,000

$260/sq ft

Mar 23, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Mar 10, 2005

Listed

$619,900

$260/sq ft

MLS PIN #50349353

Apr 2, 1997

Sold

$250,000

$105/sq ft

Oct 21, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Sep 25, 1996

Listed

$259,000

$109/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,041 (+7.2%)

$690,900 + $962,700

$1,653,600

2024

$16,827 (+7.3%)

$690,900 + $908,600

$1,599,500

2023

$15,678 (+8.0%)

$690,900 + $825,300

$1,516,200

2022

$14,520 (+4.6%)

$658,000 + $768,300

$1,426,300

2021

$13,877 (+4.7%)

$653,200 + $708,600

$1,361,800

2020

$13,257 (−0.9%)

$653,700 + $660,200

$1,313,900

2019

$13,383 (+6.0%)

$595,000 + $648,800

$1,243,800

2018

$12,620 (+6.7%)

$541,000 + $574,800

$1,115,800

2017

$11,833 (+4.3%)

$510,300 + $503,700

$1,014,000

2016

$11,345 (+5.1%)

$455,800 + $449,600

$905,400

2015

$10,798 (+11.2%)

$420,900 + $435,400

$856,300

2014

$9,711 (+5.6%)

$368,700 + $398,400

$767,100

2013

$9,199 (+4.8%)

$324,000 + $361,500

$685,500

2012

$8,781 (+4.7%)

$324,000 + $346,800

$670,800

2011

$8,389 (+2.5%)

$324,000 + $336,000

$660,000

2010

$8,187 (+6.9%)

$324,000 + $341,600

$665,600

2009

$7,662

$304,100 + $350,200

$654,300

Tax history for 47 Highland Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,041 (+7.2%)

$690,900 + $962,700

$1,653,600

2024

$16,827 (+7.3%)

$690,900 + $908,600

$1,599,500

2023

$15,678 (+8.0%)

$690,900 + $825,300

$1,516,200

2022

$14,520 (+4.6%)

$658,000 + $768,300

$1,426,300

2021

$13,877 (+4.7%)

$653,200 + $708,600

$1,361,800

2020

$13,257 (−0.9%)

$653,700 + $660,200

$1,313,900

2019

$13,383 (+6.0%)

$595,000 + $648,800

$1,243,800

2018

$12,620 (+6.7%)

$541,000 + $574,800

$1,115,800

2017

$11,833 (+4.3%)

$510,300 + $503,700

$1,014,000

2016

$11,345 (+5.1%)

$455,800 + $449,600

$905,400

2015

$10,798 (+11.2%)

$420,900 + $435,400

$856,300

2014

$9,711 (+5.6%)

$368,700 + $398,400

$767,100

2013

$9,199 (+4.8%)

$324,000 + $361,500

$685,500

2012

$8,781 (+4.7%)

$324,000 + $346,800

$670,800

2011

$8,389 (+2.5%)

$324,000 + $336,000

$660,000

2010

$8,187 (+6.9%)

$324,000 + $341,600

$665,600

2009

$7,662

$304,100 + $350,200

$654,300

*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

3,485 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,608

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

751093

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Off Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Basement Information
Basement: Full

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Window Features: Storm Window(s)

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,384
Foundation Area: 999,999,999,999,999
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: olive

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.07

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,818.98
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: Hot Water, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Morrison or Kidder to Highland Road
UnparsedAddress: 47 Highland Road, Somerville MA 02144

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,608
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 751093

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Benjamin G. Brown School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

8/10

John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Somerville High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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, 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 • 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

$1.66M – $2.01M

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Home values near 47 Highland Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
35 Highland Road, Somerville, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2644 Sq. Ft.	$1,943,232
49 Highland Road, Somerville, MA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2239 Sq. Ft.	$1,476,856

Address	Redfin Estimate
39 Highland Road, Somerville, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2261 Sq. Ft.	$1,726,006
53 Highland Road, Somerville, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2446 Sq. Ft.	$1,703,501

Address	Redfin Estimate
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