Exceptional opportunity in sought-after West Somerville, just steps from Tufts University, less than a half-mile to the Medford/Tufts Green Line Station, and under a mile to vibrant Davis Square. This beautifully renovated 2-bed, 2-bath condo features an open-concept layout, abundant natural light, hardwood floors, and designer finishes throughout. A rare highlight is the approximately 777 sq. ft. exclusive-use basement space with interior and exterior access, heat, central A/C, finished ceilings, and outstanding potential for future expansion. The chef’s kitchen offers granite countertops, a breakfast island, subway tile backsplash, pantry, and generous cabinetry. The spacious primary suite includes custom closets and a stylish en-suite bath. Additional features include common yard space, EV charging, private storage, in-unit laundry, enhanced soundproofing, and HERS-rated energy efficiency. Enjoy easy access to Cambridge, Boston, restaurants, parks, and public transportation.
Tufts, located between Powder House Square and Davis Square, is a residential and academic Somerville neighborhood with hillside streets and collegiate greens. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around College Avenue at Holland Street, where coffee counters, casual eateries, and bike traffic cluster beside campus footpaths. Tufts University’s Academic Quad and the Granoff Music Center set a cultural baseline, while the Somerville Theatre in nearby Davis Square adds a marquee-lit night-out ritual. Housing leans to triple-deckers and compact Victorians, with brick academic buildings rising behind them. Paths and pocket parks stitch together the slope toward the Mystic River watershed.
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Market insights
48 Whitfield Rd #48 · $849,999
DAYS ON MARKET
30 days
The average home goes pending in 22 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.3%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$849,999
Median sale price in this area is $632,103. (26% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
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Insulated windows
5 total rooms
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2 full bathrooms
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Refrigerator
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Washer hookup (washer excluded)
Electric dryer hookup
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Tile
Hardwood
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Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
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Porch
Home design
Condominium
2/3-family structure
Single-story
Street-level entry
Parking
On-street parking
Construction
Frame construction
Effective year built 2022
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Public water
Public sewer
220V electrical with circuit breakers
Gas available for range
HOA & community
Monthly association fee of $265 covering insurance, structural maintenance, and snow removal
Pets allowed
Community amenities include public transportation access, pool, park, medical facility, laundromat, bike path, conservation area, highway access, schools, T-station, and nearby university
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Middlesex County
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Last updated by owner on Jun 6, 2023.
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