Prime location! This carefully detailed three-family home presents a rare opportunity to enjoy spacious living within the preferred Tufts University/Ball Square neighborhood. Originally built as a grand Victorian-style residence, this home offers many options across three spacious levels of living on a favored street. Natural light generously pours through the windows of this sun-filled and elaborate home. The property is convenient to Ball and Davis Square, the Green Line T, Tufts University, numerous restaurants, shopping venues, and several parks. Many original details remain, including generously sized windows for an abundance of natural light, high ceilings, entrance foyer, spacious and well-proportioned rooms, and ample parking. With a private yard for gardens and patio, this offering, in need of renovation, provides a rare opportunity for visionaries, developers, or investors. Enjoy exceptional city living within Somerville's unique cultural, academic, and business community.
Sold for $1,760,000
$1,760,000
16 Foskett St, Somerville, MA 02144
7beds
4,115sqft
3 Family
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$1,764,200 Zestimate®
$428/sqft
$5,260 Estimated rent
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Private yardSpacious livingOriginal detailsElaborate homeEntrance foyerWell-proportioned roomsHigh ceilings
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Listed by:
Christopher Griffin,
Griffin Properties, Inc. 617-354-5888
Bought with:
Erica Covelle
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73322902
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,115
- Total interior livable area: 4,115 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,115
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Balcony
Lot
- Size: 4,891 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: M:24 B:A L:9,750285
- Zoning: RA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 3 Family
Materials
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Park, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Somerville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $428/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,408,900
- Annual tax amount: $14,822
- Date on market: 1/22/2026
- Total actual rent: 0
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/28/2025 | Sold | $1,760,000+3.6%$428/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73322902 Report a problem | ||
| 1/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,699,000$413/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73322902 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,691 +5.9% | $1,438,200 +2.1% |
| 2024 | $14,822 +2.2% | $1,408,900 +0.4% |
| 2023 | $14,508 +5.2% | $1,403,100 +3.5% |
| 2022 | $13,794 +5.1% | $1,355,000 +5.2% |
| 2021 | $13,127 +4% | $1,288,200 +3% |
| 2020 | $12,620 +5.4% | $1,250,700 +12.4% |
| 2019 | $11,973 +8.1% | $1,112,700 +13.6% |
| 2018 | $11,080 +1.7% | $979,700 +4.9% |
| 2017 | $10,900 +2% | $934,000 +9.5% |
| 2016 | $10,689 | $853,100 |
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Neighborhood: Davis Square
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- 8/10Benjamin G. Brown SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
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