Off Market Aug 2000 for $445K

$1,693,554

•

2,518

sq ft

85 Benton Rd, Somerville, MA 02144

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1890Year Built

3,840 sq ftLot Size

$673Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Ellen Brockman • Coldwell Banker Hunneman

Bought with Ellen Brockman • Coldwell Banker Hunneman

Redfin checked: 9 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #30410931

Redfin Estimate

$1,693,554

$1.2M since sold in August 2000$12K since August

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This home's estimate is 11.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.52M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JAN 30, 2026
$1,800,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,205 sq ft
85 Lowell St, Somerville, MA 02143
SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$835,000
B
5 beds2 baths1,899 sq ft
29 Wigglesworth St, Somerville, MA 02145
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$2,241,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,350 sq ft
15 Loring St, Somerville, MA 02143
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$1,325,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,650 sq ft
83 Wallace, Somerville, MA 02144
SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$1,200,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,832 sq ft
13 Leyden St, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD FEB 17, 2026
$1,700,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,164 sq ft
206 Lowell St, 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 85 Benton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,950 (+5.5%)

$607,600 + $671,000

$1,278,600

2024

$13,229 (+6.8%)

$607,600 + $649,900

$1,257,500

2023

$12,391 (+6.4%)

$607,600 + $590,800

$1,198,400

2022

$11,647 (+4.3%)

$578,600 + $565,500

$1,144,100

2021

$11,162 (+4.6%)

$551,100 + $544,300

$1,095,400

2020

$10,669 (+1.6%)

$529,900 + $527,500

$1,057,400

2019

$10,497 (+9.3%)

$460,800 + $514,800

$975,600

2018

$9,606 (+5.1%)

$418,900 + $430,400

$849,300

2017

$9,143 (+4.1%)

$395,300 + $388,200

$783,500

2016

$8,786 (+0.6%)

$361,500 + $339,700

$701,200

2015

$8,737 (+10.5%)

$359,500 + $333,400

$692,900

2014

$7,909 (+2.9%)

$318,800 + $305,900

$624,700

2013

$7,687 (+4.6%)

$288,600 + $284,200

$572,800

2012

$7,351 (+10.8%)

$277,400 + $284,200

$561,600

2011

$6,633 (+0.8%)

$277,400 + $244,500

$521,900

2010

$6,581 (+4.9%)

$280,200 + $254,800

$535,000

2009

$6,271

$286,900 + $248,600

$535,500

Tax history for 85 Benton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,950 (+5.5%)

$607,600 + $671,000

$1,278,600

2024

$13,229 (+6.8%)

$607,600 + $649,900

$1,257,500

2023

$12,391 (+6.4%)

$607,600 + $590,800

$1,198,400

2022

$11,647 (+4.3%)

$578,600 + $565,500

$1,144,100

2021

$11,162 (+4.6%)

$551,100 + $544,300

$1,095,400

2020

$10,669 (+1.6%)

$529,900 + $527,500

$1,057,400

2019

$10,497 (+9.3%)

$460,800 + $514,800

$975,600

2018

$9,606 (+5.1%)

$418,900 + $430,400

$849,300

2017

$9,143 (+4.1%)

$395,300 + $388,200

$783,500

2016

$8,786 (+0.6%)

$361,500 + $339,700

$701,200

2015

$8,737 (+10.5%)

$359,500 + $333,400

$692,900

2014

$7,909 (+2.9%)

$318,800 + $305,900

$624,700

2013

$7,687 (+4.6%)

$288,600 + $284,200

$572,800

2012

$7,351 (+10.8%)

$277,400 + $284,200

$561,600

2011

$6,633 (+0.8%)

$277,400 + $244,500

$521,900

2010

$6,581 (+4.9%)

$280,200 + $254,800

$535,000

2009

$6,271

$286,900 + $248,600

$535,500

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,920 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,308

Year built

1890

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

753690

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Length: 3
Level: Third

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Third

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Basement

Living Room Information
Level: Third

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Flooring: Concrete

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,518
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: WHITE

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Frontage Length: 60
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,569
Tax Year: 2000

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Other (See Remarks)
Electric: 220 Volts

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard

Location

Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 85 Benton Rd, Somerville MA 02144

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,308
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 753690

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
Exclusions: None
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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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, 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 • 02144

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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

$1.61M – $1.95M

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Home values near 85 Benton Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
79 Benton Rd, Somerville, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3673 Sq. Ft.	$1,673,844
79 Benton Rd Apartment 1, Somerville, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1853 Sq. Ft.	$1,211,014

Address	Redfin Estimate
82 Benton Rd, Somerville, MA 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2095 Sq. Ft.	$1,261,516
79 Benton Rd Apartment 2, Somerville, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1240 Sq. Ft.	$964,797

Address	Redfin Estimate
81 Benton Rd, Somerville, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2655 Sq. Ft.	$1,555,584
79 Benton Rd Apartment 3, Somerville, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 956 Sq. Ft.	$831,546

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