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Off Market Oct 2013 for $811K

$1,555,584

•

2,655

sq ft

81 Benton Rd, Somerville, MA 02143

About this home

Wonderful QA Victorian, award winning Lemuel Snow Jr. house, this home has beautiful light, views, exterior details and trim. It offers a lovely 2nd floor owners unit with spectacular 3rd floor master suite with en suite oversized bath and 400 sf deck. Cathedral ceilings, French doors, ceiling fan, radiant heat, lovely FP mantel, stained glass windows, and inlaid floors make this a special home, lovingly updated into the 21st century. Private L shaped brick patio with separate gardening beds. Newer windows. Mahogany porch/deck. Updated systems. 15 minute walk to Porter/Davis Square. Steps to the bus stop for Lechmere/Davis Square. Very close to Market Basket/Whole Foods. Gas heat in both units. 1st floor: Radiant heat – Munchkin system – 10 yrs old; 2nd floor: hot water baseboard with 2 zones . 14 yrs old. Newer Gas HW tanks. Roof: stripped and redone 3rs ago – asphalt shingle. Rubber beneath deck. Exterior painted 4 years ago. Newer brick patio. Elec: 110 ;

Multi-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

3,546 sq ftLot Size

$586Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Barbara Baker • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave.

Bought with Alex Georgeady • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave.

Redfin checked: 9 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #71589323

Redfin Estimate

$1,555,584

$745K since sold in October 2013$48K since August

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This home's estimate is 1.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.57M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$2,241,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,350 sq ft
15 Loring St, Somerville, MA 02143
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,080,000
B
7 beds3 baths2,864 sq ft
400 Medford Steet, Somerville, MA 02145
SOLD NOV 25, 2025
$2,235,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,595 sq ft
61 Highland Rd, Somerville, MA 02144
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$1,445,000
D
3 beds3 baths2,946 sq ft
12 Charles E. Ryan Rd, Somerville, MA 02145
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$1,080,000
E
6 beds4 baths2,665 sq ft
5 Essex St, Somerville, MA 02145
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$1,360,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,818 sq ft
38 Prichard Ave, Somerville, MA 02144

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Market trends in 02143, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.0%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.1M

$40K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

7 MoM

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Sale history for 81 Benton Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71589323

Oct 28, 2013

Sold

$811,000

$305/sq ft

Oct 8, 2013

Contingent

—

Sep 26, 2013

Listed

$799,500

$301/sq ft

MLS PIN #30321417

Oct 1, 1999

Sold

$489,900

$185/sq ft

Jul 10, 1999

Listing Removed

—

May 17, 1999

Listed

$489,900

$185/sq ft

MLS PIN #50310989

Jun 21, 1996

Sold

$174,000

$66/sq ft

Apr 22, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Dec 14, 1995

Listed

$198,000

$75/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,668 (+7.3%)

$594,300 + $841,800

$1,436,100

2024

$14,603 (+2.8%)

$594,300 + $793,800

$1,388,100

2023

$14,211 (+7.0%)

$594,300 + $780,100

$1,374,400

2022

$13,285 (+6.6%)

$566,000 + $739,000

$1,305,000

2021

$12,463 (+6.0%)

$539,000 + $684,100

$1,223,100

2020

$11,753 (+4.5%)

$518,400 + $646,400

$1,164,800

2019

$11,252 (+8.8%)

$450,700 + $595,000

$1,045,700

2018

$10,346 (+4.2%)

$409,700 + $505,100

$914,800

2017

$9,925 (−0.8%)

$386,500 + $464,000

$850,500

2016

$10,006

$353,500 + $445,100

$798,600

2015

$10,004 (+22.2%)

$351,600 + $441,700

$793,300

2014

$8,188 (−7.6%)

$311,800 + $335,000

$646,800

2013

$8,860 (+4.3%)

$282,300 + $377,900

$660,200

2012

$8,498 (+8.3%)

$271,300 + $377,900

$649,200

2011

$7,848 (+0.5%)

$271,300 + $346,200

$617,500

2010

$7,806 (+7.6%)

$274,000 + $360,600

$634,600

2009

$7,258

$280,600 + $339,200

$619,800

Tax history for 81 Benton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,668 (+7.3%)

$594,300 + $841,800

$1,436,100

2024

$14,603 (+2.8%)

$594,300 + $793,800

$1,388,100

2023

$14,211 (+7.0%)

$594,300 + $780,100

$1,374,400

2022

$13,285 (+6.6%)

$566,000 + $739,000

$1,305,000

2021

$12,463 (+6.0%)

$539,000 + $684,100

$1,223,100

2020

$11,753 (+4.5%)

$518,400 + $646,400

$1,164,800

2019

$11,252 (+8.8%)

$450,700 + $595,000

$1,045,700

2018

$10,346 (+4.2%)

$409,700 + $505,100

$914,800

2017

$9,925 (−0.8%)

$386,500 + $464,000

$850,500

2016

$10,006

$353,500 + $445,100

$798,600

2015

$10,004 (+22.2%)

$351,600 + $441,700

$793,300

2014

$8,188 (−7.6%)

$311,800 + $335,000

$646,800

2013

$8,860 (+4.3%)

$282,300 + $377,900

$660,200

2012

$8,498 (+8.3%)

$271,300 + $377,900

$649,200

2011

$7,848 (+0.5%)

$271,300 + $346,200

$617,500

2010

$7,806 (+7.6%)

$274,000 + $360,600

$634,600

2009

$7,258

$280,600 + $339,200

$619,800

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,485 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,655

Year built

1900

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

753704

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Window Features: Picture Window, Stained Glass Window(s), Insulated Windows
Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
Interior Features: Bathroom With Tub, Open Floorplan, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Office/Den

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,655
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: plum

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Roof, Patio

Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,973
Tax Year: 2013

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, Other (See Remarks)

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Unit Control, Radiant, Baseboard
Heating Units: 2
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Units: 0

Location

Location Information
Directions: Just off Highland
UnparsedAddress: 81 Benton Road, Somerville MA 02143

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,655
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 753704

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

Somerville High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

6/10

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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, 14 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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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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$1.48M – $1.79M

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Home values near 81 Benton Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
85 Benton Rd, Somerville, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2518 Sq. Ft.	$1,693,554
82 Benton Rd, Somerville, MA 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2095 Sq. Ft.	$1,261,516

Address	Redfin Estimate
75 Benton Rd, Somerville, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1893 Sq. Ft.	$1,297,633
79 Benton Rd Apartment 1, Somerville, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1853 Sq. Ft.	$1,211,014

Address	Redfin Estimate
79 Benton Rd, Somerville, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3673 Sq. Ft.	$1,673,844
79 Benton Rd Apartment 2, Somerville, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1240 Sq. Ft.	$964,797

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