This stunningly restored 1880 Victorian is located in the desirable Spring Hill neighborhood. This special home features a welcoming foyer and formal living and dining spaces filled with meticulously preserved period details, including inlay floors, pocket doors, original tile/mantel fireplace, and soaring ceilings. The main level also offers a modern kitchen along with multiple living spaces. A grand staircase with original stained-glass windows leads to the second level, which houses four bedrooms, a family bath, and library. The third level features a primary suite with a spa bath, a dressing room, and family room. Extensive upgrades include a new roof and cedar siding, professionally repaired original windows, a 200-amp electrical service with an EV charger, a solar PV array, and a high-efficiency HVAC system. Additionally, the home includes a two-car garage and two off-street parking spaces. This property offers a spacious layout blending historic preservation with modern updates.
Pending
Price cut: $250K (6/17)
$2,145,000
172 Summer St, Somerville, MA 02143
6beds
3,514sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
5,103 Square Feet Lot
$2,155,100 Zestimate®
$610/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Family bathMeticulously preserved period detailsTwo-car garageFamily roomMultiple living spacesModern kitchenProfessionally repaired original windows
- 37 days |
- 1,293 |
- 75 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Meg Shea 617-281-8148,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 617-945-9161
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73525848
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Heating
- Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
Cooling
- Heat Pump, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Bonus Room, Bathroom, 1/4 Bath, Library
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Laminate
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,514
- Total interior livable area: 3,514 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,514
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch, Rain Gutters
Lot
- Size: 5,103 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 753998
- Zoning: RA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Somerville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $610/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,514,300
- Annual tax amount: $16,521
- Date on market: 5/28/2026
Estimated market value
$2,155,100
$1.92M - $2.41M
$7,995/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/3/2026 | Pending sale | $2,145,000$610/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73525848 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2026 | Contingent | $2,145,000$610/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73525848 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2026 | Price change | $2,145,000-10.4%$610/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73525848 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,395,000+113.8%$682/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73525848 Report a problem | ||
| 11/30/2018 | Sold | $1,120,000-6.7%$319/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2018 | Pending sale | $1,200,000$341/sqft |
Source: JSW Property Group #72393010 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000$341/sqft |
Source: JSW Property Group #72393010 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2018 | Listing removed | $2,600$1/sqft |
Source: Rent Source LLC Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2018 | Price change | $2,600-5.5%$1/sqft |
Source: Rent Source LLC Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2018 | Listed for rent | $2,750$1/sqft |
Source: Rent Source LLC Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,521 +7.6% | $1,514,300 +3.8% |
| 2024 | $15,353 +7.9% | $1,459,400 +6.1% |
| 2023 | $14,223 +8.1% | $1,375,500 +6.4% |
| 2022 | $13,160 +6.9% | $1,292,700 +7% |
| 2021 | $12,313 +7% | $1,208,300 +5.9% |
| 2020 | $11,511 +7.5% | $1,140,800 +14.7% |
| 2019 | $10,705 +6.1% | $994,900 +11.6% |
| 2018 | $10,085 +7.1% | $891,700 +10.6% |
| 2017 | $9,413 +3.2% | $806,600 +10.9% |
| 2016 | $9,117 | $727,600 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Spring Hill
Nearby schools
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- 8/10John F. Kennedy Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Somerville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln ParkGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.7 mi
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