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OFF MARKET

$1,308,430

•

2.5 ba

•

2,523

sq ft

78 Highland Rd, Somerville, MA 02144

About this home

78 Highland Rd is a 2,523 square foot multi-family home on a 3,485 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Somerville data, we estimate the home's value is $1,308,430.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

3,485 sq ftLot Size

$519Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,308,430

$17K since July

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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 2.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.27M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$1,360,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,818 sq ft
38 Prichard Ave, Somerville, MA 02144
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$900,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,541 sq ft
58 Winchester St, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$1,445,000
C
3 beds3 baths2,946 sq ft
12 Charles E. Ryan Rd, Somerville, MA 02145
SOLD BY REDFIN JUN 30, 2026
$1,200,000
D
5 beds2 baths2,276 sq ft
72 Winchester St, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$1,560,000
E
5 beds3 baths2,560 sq ft
21 Milton, Somerville, MA 02144
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$1,170,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,394 sq ft
102-104 Pearson Rd, Somerville, MA 02144

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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

Recently sold homes

13 MoM

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$1,599,999
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$1,849,999
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Sale history for 78 Highland Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,132 (+4.5%)

$694,100 + $509,600

$1,203,700

2024

$12,567 (+4.8%)

$694,100 + $500,500

$1,194,600

2023

$11,989 (+6.3%)

$694,100 + $465,400

$1,159,500

2022

$11,282 (+2.7%)

$661,000 + $447,300

$1,108,300

2021

$10,990 (+3.3%)

$656,200 + $422,300

$1,078,500

2020

$10,634 (+5.3%)

$656,600 + $397,300

$1,053,900

2019

$10,096 (+6.9%)

$597,700 + $340,600

$938,300

2018

$9,448 (+2.1%)

$543,400 + $292,000

$835,400

2017

$9,258 (+3.6%)

$512,700 + $280,600

$793,300

2016

$8,938 (+4.9%)

$457,800 + $255,500

$713,300

2015

$8,524 (+11.6%)

$422,800 + $253,200

$676,000

2014

$7,635 (+3.1%)

$370,400 + $232,700

$603,100

2013

$7,402 (+2.5%)

$325,500 + $226,100

$551,600

2012

$7,220 (+3.8%)

$325,500 + $226,100

$551,600

2011

$6,955 (+2.5%)

$325,500 + $221,700

$547,200

2010

$6,786 (+6.3%)

$325,500 + $226,200

$551,700

2009

$6,385

$305,500 + $239,800

$545,300

Tax history for 78 Highland Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,132 (+4.5%)

$694,100 + $509,600

$1,203,700

2024

$12,567 (+4.8%)

$694,100 + $500,500

$1,194,600

2023

$11,989 (+6.3%)

$694,100 + $465,400

$1,159,500

2022

$11,282 (+2.7%)

$661,000 + $447,300

$1,108,300

2021

$10,990 (+3.3%)

$656,200 + $422,300

$1,078,500

2020

$10,634 (+5.3%)

$656,600 + $397,300

$1,053,900

2019

$10,096 (+6.9%)

$597,700 + $340,600

$938,300

2018

$9,448 (+2.1%)

$543,400 + $292,000

$835,400

2017

$9,258 (+3.6%)

$512,700 + $280,600

$793,300

2016

$8,938 (+4.9%)

$457,800 + $255,500

$713,300

2015

$8,524 (+11.6%)

$422,800 + $253,200

$676,000

2014

$7,635 (+3.1%)

$370,400 + $232,700

$603,100

2013

$7,402 (+2.5%)

$325,500 + $226,100

$551,600

2012

$7,220 (+3.8%)

$325,500 + $226,100

$551,600

2011

$6,955 (+2.5%)

$325,500 + $221,700

$547,200

2010

$6,786 (+6.3%)

$325,500 + $226,200

$551,700

2009

$6,385

$305,500 + $239,800

$545,300

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning and permits

Zoning
Permits

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

Jun 14, 2017 • Final

Electrical

Kitchen

Sep 11, 2014 • Active

Building

Tear off the existing roof and install a new shingled roof. Clean and remove all construction debris from the site.

Roofing

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.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Room Information
# of Rooms: 10

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Excellent
Building Style Type: Multi-Family
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,523
Gross Sq. Ft: 3,898
# of Units: 2
# of Stories: 3

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: On Street

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,485
Municipality Name: SOMERVILLE
Acres: 0.08
Zoning Code: RA
State Use Description: 2-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,523
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 750857

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

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 • 0.6mi

8/10

Somerville High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

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Local insights from Redfin agents

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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

$1.24M – $1.51M

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Home values near 78 Highland Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
73 Highland Rd, Somerville, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3055 Sq. Ft.	$1,507,027
90 Highland Rd, Somerville, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3527 Sq. Ft.	$1,661,736

Address	Redfin Estimate
77 Highland Rd, Somerville, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2588 Sq. Ft.	$1,831,625
86 Highland Rd, Somerville, MA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2448 Sq. Ft.	$1,867,336

Address	Redfin Estimate
83 Highland Rd, Somerville, MA 5 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,480,444
82 Highland Rd, Somerville, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2705 Sq. Ft.	$1,648,431

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