OFF MARKET

Off Market Jul 2021 for $1.3M

$1,703,501

•

2,446

sq ft

53 Highland Rd, Somerville, MA 02144

About this home

Set on one of the most beautiful, desirable, tree lined streets in Somerville is this 1900's Victorian-Style single family home. Located between Davis and Porter Square, there is easy access to the MBTA Red Line, many popular shops and restaurants, access to the bike path, and coming soon the MBTA Green Line extension at Ball Sq. Pulling up to the house you're greeted by a large front porch behind beautiful frontage you can't find on any other street in Somerville! Inside you will find features such as original hardwood/parquet flooring that is so unique and in excellent condition, large bay windows that allow a ton of natural sunlight, detailed molding, high ceilings; charm and character throughout! Offering 3 levels of living space, good size rooms, and ample closet space. The basement offers great ceiling height and lots of storage space. A lovely backyard is waiting for your green thumb to bring it to life. Bring your imagination and turn this into your dream home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

3,400 sq ftLot Size

$696Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Sam Panzeri • Panzeri Realty Group LLC

Bought with The Rasner Group • Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

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•Source:MLS PIN #72828777

Redfin Estimate

$1,703,501

$354K since sold in July 2021$45K since July

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This home's estimate is 29.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.31M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$1,325,000
A
4 beds2 baths1,650 sq ft
83 Wallace, Somerville, MA 02144
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,030,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,539 sq ft
84 Partridge Ave, Somerville, MA 02145
SOLD NOV 25, 2025
$2,235,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,595 sq ft
61 Highland Rd, Somerville, MA 02144
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$1,410,800
D
4 beds1.5 baths2,090 sq ft
7 Sturtevant Ter, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$905,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,632 sq ft
47 Alexander Ave, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$980,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,921 sq ft
31 Henry St, 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 53 Highland Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,929 (+7.0%)

$690,900 + $860,800

$1,551,700

2024

$15,815 (+7.4%)

$690,900 + $812,400

$1,503,300

2023

$14,731 (+23.4%)

$690,900 + $733,800

$1,424,700

2022

$11,940 (+3.9%)

$658,000 + $514,900

$1,172,900

2021

$11,494 (+3.9%)

$653,200 + $474,800

$1,128,000

2020

$11,060 (−0.2%)

$653,700 + $442,400

$1,096,100

2019

$11,081 (+5.8%)

$595,000 + $434,800

$1,029,800

2018

$10,475 (+5.9%)

$541,000 + $385,200

$926,200

2017

$9,894 (+4.3%)

$510,300 + $337,500

$847,800

2016

$9,486 (+5.6%)

$455,800 + $301,300

$757,100

2015

$8,987 (+11.7%)

$420,900 + $291,800

$712,700

2014

$8,048 (+5.5%)

$368,700 + $267,000

$635,700

2013

$7,632 (+4.3%)

$324,000 + $244,700

$568,700

2012

$7,315 (+6.5%)

$324,000 + $234,800

$558,800

2011

$6,871 (+2.6%)

$324,000 + $216,600

$540,600

2010

$6,695 (+7.9%)

$324,000 + $220,300

$544,300

2009

$6,205

$304,100 + $225,800

$529,900

Tax history for 53 Highland Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,929 (+7.0%)

$690,900 + $860,800

$1,551,700

2024

$15,815 (+7.4%)

$690,900 + $812,400

$1,503,300

2023

$14,731 (+23.4%)

$690,900 + $733,800

$1,424,700

2022

$11,940 (+3.9%)

$658,000 + $514,900

$1,172,900

2021

$11,494 (+3.9%)

$653,200 + $474,800

$1,128,000

2020

$11,060 (−0.2%)

$653,700 + $442,400

$1,096,100

2019

$11,081 (+5.8%)

$595,000 + $434,800

$1,029,800

2018

$10,475 (+5.9%)

$541,000 + $385,200

$926,200

2017

$9,894 (+4.3%)

$510,300 + $337,500

$847,800

2016

$9,486 (+5.6%)

$455,800 + $301,300

$757,100

2015

$8,987 (+11.7%)

$420,900 + $291,800

$712,700

2014

$8,048 (+5.5%)

$368,700 + $267,000

$635,700

2013

$7,632 (+4.3%)

$324,000 + $244,700

$568,700

2012

$7,315 (+6.5%)

$324,000 + $234,800

$558,800

2011

$6,871 (+2.6%)

$324,000 + $216,600

$540,600

2010

$6,695 (+7.9%)

$324,000 + $220,300

$544,300

2009

$6,205

$304,100 + $225,800

$529,900

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,485 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,453

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

751095

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: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, On Street, Paved

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
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Parquet
Interior Features: Bonus Room, Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,446
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Brown

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,494
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water

Location

Location Information
Directions: Broadway to Boston Ave to Highland Rd; Morrison Ave to Highland Rd; Use GPS
UnparsedAddress: 53 Highland Rd., Somerville MA 02144

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

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,453
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 751095

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

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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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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Historical weather

Somerville, MA • 02144

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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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Estimated sale price

$1.62M – $1.96M

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Home values near 53 Highland Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
56 Highland Rd, Somerville, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2303 Sq. Ft.	$1,662,468
47 Highland Rd, Somerville, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2384 Sq. Ft.	$1,751,164

Address	Redfin Estimate
52 Highland Rd, Somerville, MA 5 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2100 Sq. Ft.	$1,473,456
49 Highland Rd, Somerville, MA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2239 Sq. Ft.	$1,476,856

Address	Redfin Estimate
43 Highland Rd, Somerville, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,731,826
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