**One-year lease ($150/month) of a reserved off-street parking spot nearby is transferable to the next owner.** A home like this doesn't come around often. From the moment you step inside the dramatic foyer, you'll know you're somewhere special. This expansive three-level Colonial Revival abounds with preserved original details -- pocket doors, wide plank floors, intricate millwork, and stained glass -- mixed with just the right amount of modern updates that allows for comfortable living. The main level serves as the perfect setting for holiday hosting and day-to-day life. A large foyer with gas fireplace doubles as a formal sitting room, and the sun-filled living room flows seamlessly into a stunning formal dining room for cozy family dinners. The kitchen is spacious and updated to modern standards while showcasing the ornate stained glass window and leaded glass doors that lead to a large pantry with a beverage cooler and convenient pass-through window to the dining room. Upstairs on the second floor you'll find three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, including a fabulous primary suite with a large walk-in closet/dressing room and spa-like bathroom with soaking tub. The top floor provides two more bedrooms and bonus attic space for potential future expansion. For even more space, head down to the basement to find tall ceilings and a great option for an exercise room or playroom, plus tons of room for storage. Nestled on a quiet, low-traffic side street, parking is a breeze. Numerous parks and playgrounds are a short stroll away, including neighborhood favorites Osgood Playground and Nunziato Field & Dog Park. Ideally located for walkability and easy public transit or bike commutes: a 1/2 mile from Gilman Square T stop and vibrant Union Square, and around a mile from Harvard campus and Porter Square T stop. This one-of-a-kind home is not to be missed!
Spring Hill, located between Union Square and Porter Square, is a residential and artsy Somerville neighborhood with triple-decker streetscapes and pocket parks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Beacon Street corridor near Somerville Avenue, where corner cafés, small galleries, and late-night bites keep the sidewalks in motion. A mix of Queen Anne details, brick apartment blocks, and converted industrial spaces shapes the streetscape. The Somerville Theatre and Bow Market set a cultural cadence with repertory screens, pop-up retail, and food stalls. The Community Path threads past murals and bike traffic, linking daily errands to green space. Spring Hill Playground and nearby Prospect Hill Park add courts, lawns, and skyline views.
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Offer insights
61 Preston Rd · $1,550,000
$1.54M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.54M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
24 days
The average home goes pending in 22 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.3%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Pocket doors
Storm windows
Overhead lighting
Window seat
Entrance foyer
8 total rooms
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on second floor with full bathroom, walk-in closet, dressing room and overhead lighting
Second bedroom on second floor with closet and overhead lighting
Third bedroom on second floor with closet
Fourth bedroom on third floor with closet
Fifth bedroom on third floor
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Primary bathroom present
Second-floor full bathrooms include tiled shower stall and soaking tub, and a tiled tub & shower combination
First-floor half bathroom
Kitchen
Wood flooring
Dining area
Pantry
Stone or granite countertops
Stainless steel appliances
Gas stove
Peninsula
Pendant lighting
Wine chiller
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Laundry located in basement
Flooring
Wood and hardwood flooring
Tile flooring
Heating & cooling
Hot water heating (natural gas) and fireplace(s)
Window air conditioning units
Thermostat (energy efficient feature)
Exterior features
Porch
Garden
Level lot
Paved public road frontage
Home design
Single family residence
Beige exterior color
Slate roof
Approximately built (year from public records)
Parking
On-street parking available
Open parking present
Construction
Stone and brick/mortar foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Gas available for range
200+ amp electrical service with circuit breakers
Gas water heater and other water heater
HOA & community
Nearby public transportation, T-station and bike path
Access to shopping, parks, walk/jog trails, medical facilities, highway access and university
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
**parking available for rent $100/mo. Every so often a special home changes hands….here is your opportunity. 61 Preston is the perfect combination of old world character meets modern updates for today’s lifestyle. The working pocket doors and beautiful stained glass harken back to a time when homes were built by craftsmen..….yet your thoughtfully integrated new kitchen and master bathroom are very 2021. With plenty of room for family, friends and gatherings, this is a home that will serve you well for many years to come. A Preservation award winner. Open houses Friday Dec 3rd 5:00pm - 6:00pm, Saturday Dec 4th 11:00am - 1:00pm, Sunday Dec 5th 12:00pm - 2:00pm. Offers requested by Tuesday Dec 7th at 12pm
MLS PIN #72064186
Jan 13, 2017
Sold
$735,000
$257/sq ft
Nov 30, 2016
Pending
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Oct 6, 2016
Price Changed
$775,000
$271/sq ft
Sep 8, 2016
Listed
$875,000
$306/sq ft
+11
FIRST SHOWING AT NEW PRICE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9: 11-12:30. If you have been looking for a quintessential Victorian Era home this is for you! When you walk through the front door you are greeted with turn of the century, rich woodwork, high ceilings, gorgeous built-ins, and a fireplace. The sun shines through the many windows and the original wood floors throughout the home are in pristine condition. The eat-in kitchen is partially gutted and ready for you to incorporate your own style. The second floor has 4 bedrooms with plenty of closet space and 1 bath. The third floor has 2 bonus rooms. Small, low maintenance lot. Please allow for 48 hour turnaround time for any offers. This is an estate sale and property is being sold as-is.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,505 (+7.4%)
$471,200 + $766,700
$1,237,900
2024
$12,571 (−7.2%)
$471,200 + $723,800
$1,195,000
2023
$13,551 (+8.2%)
$471,200 + $839,300
$1,310,500
2022
$12,526 (+7.0%)
$448,800 + $781,700
$1,230,500
2021
$11,704 (+7.1%)
$427,400 + $721,200
$1,148,600
2020
$10,929 (+3.4%)
$411,000 + $672,200
$1,083,200
2019
$10,565 (+11.8%)
$357,400 + $624,500
$981,900
2018
$9,451 (+16.1%)
$324,900 + $510,700
$835,600
2017
$8,143 (+13.3%)
$306,500 + $391,300
$697,800
2016
$7,187 (+1.5%)
$224,200 + $349,400
$573,600
2015
$7,081 (+10.2%)
$223,000 + $338,500
$561,500
2014
$6,427 (+1.5%)
$197,800 + $309,900
$507,700
2013
$6,329 (+5.4%)
$186,500 + $285,100
$471,600
2012
$6,006 (+3.0%)
$179,200 + $279,600
$458,800
2011
$5,831 (+1.9%)
$179,200 + $279,600
$458,800
2010
$5,723 (+2.5%)
$181,000 + $284,300
$465,300
2009
$5,581
$185,400 + $291,200
$476,600
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
2.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,742 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,857
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,857
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
755430
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
NR
Neighborhood Residence District
To implement the objectives of the Comprehen Sive Plan of the City of Somerville.; To conserve already established areas of detached and semi-detached residential buildings.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Public service
Educational/school
Recreation
May 15, 2019 • Final
Electrical
Bathroom
Electrical
Apr 16, 2019 • Final
Building
Addition
Bathroom
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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