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$1,559,633

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4 ba

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3,726

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79 Merriam St, Somerville, MA 02143

About this home

79 Merriam St is a 3,726 square foot multi-family home on a 2,614 square foot lot with 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Somerville data, we estimate the home's value is $1,559,633.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

2,614 sq ftLot Size

$419Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,559,633

$18K since October

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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 8.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.44M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$1,475,000
A
7 beds3 baths3,420 sq ft
81 Marion St, Somerville, MA 02143
SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$1,313,000
B
6 beds3 baths2,526 sq ft
98 Willow St, Cambridge, MA 02141
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$1,325,000
C
6 beds3 baths3,691 sq ft
23 Summit Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
SOLD OCT 28, 2026
$1,328,888
D
7 beds3 baths3,688 sq ft
126 Summer St, Somerville, MA 02143
SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$1,238,000
E
6 beds3 baths2,314 sq ft
46 Hunting St, Somerville, MA 02143
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,950,000
F
5 beds3 baths3,476 sq ft
9 Sanborn Ave, Somerville, MA 02143

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Market trends in 02143, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.5%

1.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.1M

$79K MoM

Avg. days on market

36d

13 days MoM

Recently sold homes

14 MoM

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Sale history for 79 Merriam St

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

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,036 (+6.5%)

$543,800 + $834,400

$1,378,200

2024

$14,114 (+2.4%)

$543,800 + $797,800

$1,341,600

2023

$13,778 (+4.8%)

$543,800 + $788,700

$1,332,500

2022

$13,146 (+4.1%)

$517,900 + $773,500

$1,291,400

2021

$12,627 (+2.6%)

$493,200 + $746,000

$1,239,200

2020

$12,312 (+2.8%)

$474,200 + $746,000

$1,220,200

2019

$11,980 (+19.2%)

$402,700 + $710,700

$1,113,400

2018

$10,048 (+4.0%)

$366,100 + $522,300

$888,400

2017

$9,657 (+2.0%)

$331,600 + $495,900

$827,500

2016

$9,468 (+7.7%)

$325,900 + $429,700

$755,600

2015

$8,793 (+15.3%)

$300,600 + $396,700

$697,300

2014

$7,625 (+0.1%)

$251,900 + $350,400

$602,300

2013

$7,615 (+2.5%)

$212,200 + $355,200

$567,400

2012

$7,427 (+4.1%)

$212,200 + $355,200

$567,400

2011

$7,134 (+3.1%)

$206,100 + $355,200

$561,300

2010

$6,920 (+1.8%)

$204,000 + $358,600

$562,600

2009

$6,795

$208,900 + $371,400

$580,300

Tax history for 79 Merriam St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,036 (+6.5%)

$543,800 + $834,400

$1,378,200

2024

$14,114 (+2.4%)

$543,800 + $797,800

$1,341,600

2023

$13,778 (+4.8%)

$543,800 + $788,700

$1,332,500

2022

$13,146 (+4.1%)

$517,900 + $773,500

$1,291,400

2021

$12,627 (+2.6%)

$493,200 + $746,000

$1,239,200

2020

$12,312 (+2.8%)

$474,200 + $746,000

$1,220,200

2019

$11,980 (+19.2%)

$402,700 + $710,700

$1,113,400

2018

$10,048 (+4.0%)

$366,100 + $522,300

$888,400

2017

$9,657 (+2.0%)

$331,600 + $495,900

$827,500

2016

$9,468 (+7.7%)

$325,900 + $429,700

$755,600

2015

$8,793 (+15.3%)

$300,600 + $396,700

$697,300

2014

$7,625 (+0.1%)

$251,900 + $350,400

$602,300

2013

$7,615 (+2.5%)

$212,200 + $355,200

$567,400

2012

$7,427 (+4.1%)

$212,200 + $355,200

$567,400

2011

$7,134 (+3.1%)

$206,100 + $355,200

$561,300

2010

$6,920 (+1.8%)

$204,000 + $358,600

$562,600

2009

$6,795

$208,900 + $371,400

$580,300

*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

Nov 9, 2021 • Active

Plumbing

Remove and replace an existing bathtub and shower valve with a new valve.

Plumbing

Apr 24, 2019 • Active

Building

Install replacement windows with no structural changes.

Remodel

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: 4

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Room Information
# of Rooms: 15

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Flat

Property Information
Subdivision Name: SOMERVILLE
Living Sq. Ft: 3,726
Gross Sq. Ft: 5,363
# of Units: 3
# of Stories: 3

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: On Street

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 2,614
Municipality Name: SOMERVILLE
Acres: 0.06
Zoning Code: RB
State Use Description: 3-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,726
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 2,614 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 759186

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Capuano Early Childhood Center

Public PreK-K • Assigned • 0.3mi

Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

7/10

Somerville High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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 97° 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 • 02143

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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

$1.48M – $1.79M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
71 Merriam St, Somerville, MA 9 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 3513 Sq. Ft.	$1,784,116
85 Merriam St Apartment 3, Somerville, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 963 Sq. Ft.	$868,028
73 Merriam St, Somerville, MA 9 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3513 Sq. Ft.	$1,381,855
83 Merriam St Apartment 1, Somerville, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 867 Sq. Ft.	$758,371
77 Merriam St, Somerville, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2391 Sq. Ft.	$1,122,600
85 Merriam St Apartment 3, Somerville, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 963 Sq. Ft.	$879,361
34 Rossmore St, Somerville, MA 8 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,517,866

Address	Redfin Estimate
77 Merriam St, Somerville, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2391 Sq. Ft.	$1,083,371
85 Merriam St Apartment 2, Somerville, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 946 Sq. Ft.	$818,973
83 Merriam St Apartment 3, Somerville, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 963 Sq. Ft.	$841,419
69 Merriam St Apartment 67-2, Somerville, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 824 Sq. Ft.	$858,869
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32 Rossmore St, Somerville, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2853 Sq. Ft.	$1,352,567

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83 Merriam St Apartment 2, Somerville, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 946 Sq. Ft.	$739,649
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Sale history for 79 Merriam St

Tax history for 79 Merriam St

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Around this home

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