The Preservation Award winning Adams–Locke House is a stunning representation of Greek Revival architecture nestled behind a beautiful garden, setback from the road with 5 luxurious outdoor spaces and a two car garage. This home, on The Historic Register, is highlighted by a charming front porch welcoming you home with Doric columns. The house has been beautifully restored to reflect the grandeur of its era with a double parlor graced by fireplace, 9 foot ceilings, 6 over 6 towering windows, ceiling medallions, bull's-eye moldings & pocket doors. Formal dining room w/ original built-ins. All while including modern conveniences such as central air and a chic farmer's kitchen overlooking the beautiful fenced in back patio. The home offers plenty of space for any family with four large bedrooms including two with en-suite bathrooms. The sizeable finished attic & full height basement offer bountiful opportunity to grow. Unique and decadent front yard & romantic deck off the bedroom level.
Sold for $2,499,000
$2,499,000
178 Central St, Somerville, MA 02145
4beds
3,107sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1844
7,199 Square Feet Lot
$2,496,700 Zestimate®
$804/sqft
$7,323 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,496,700
$2.35M - $2.67M
$7,323/mo
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Central airTwo car garageSetback from the roadBeautiful gardenSizeable finished atticPocket doorsCeiling medallions
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Listed by:
Betsy Herald 617-905-5441,
The Charles Realty 617-236-0353
Bought with:
Sarah Glovsky
The Charles Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73479603
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Level: Second
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Central, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- 1/4 Bath, Bonus Room
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Bulkhead,Concrete,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,107
- Total interior livable area: 3,107 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,107
- Finished area below ground: 852
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood, Enclosed
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio - Enclosed, Garden, Stone Wall
Lot
- Size: 7,199 sqft
- Features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: 754600
- Zoning: r
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Greek Revival
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Shingle,Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1844
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Somerville
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/15/2026 | Sold | $2,499,000$804/sqft |
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| 3/5/2026 | Contingent | $2,499,000$804/sqft |
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| 2/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,499,000+212.4%$804/sqft |
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| 1/21/2019 | Listing removed | $5,500$2/sqft |
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| 12/20/2018 | Listed for rent | $5,500$2/sqft |
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| 5/20/2011 | Sold | $800,000+0.1%$257/sqft |
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| 3/29/2011 | Price change | $799,000-5.9%$257/sqft |
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| 3/6/2011 | Listed for sale | $849,000-5.6%$273/sqft |
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| 1/7/2011 | Listing removed | $899,000$289/sqft |
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| 6/30/2010 | Price change | $899,000-4.3%$289/sqft |
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| 5/1/2010 | Listed for sale | $939,000+26.9%$302/sqft |
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| 9/19/2002 | Sold | $740,000+36.3%$238/sqft |
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| 8/14/2000 | Sold | $543,000+93.9%$175/sqft |
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| 3/23/1990 | Sold | $280,000$90/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,872 +7.5% | $1,729,800 +3.6% |
| 2024 | $17,557 +7.8% | $1,668,900 +5.9% |
| 2023 | $16,294 +8% | $1,575,800 +6.4% |
| 2022 | $15,083 +3.5% | $1,481,600 +3.6% |
| 2021 | $14,579 +6.9% | $1,430,700 +5.9% |
| 2020 | $13,633 +1% | $1,351,100 +7.7% |
| 2019 | $13,497 +3.8% | $1,254,400 +9.1% |
| 2018 | $13,004 +7.7% | $1,149,800 +11.1% |
| 2017 | $12,075 +5.6% | $1,034,700 +13.4% |
| 2016 | $11,434 | $912,500 |
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Neighborhood: Magoun Square
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Arthur D. Healey SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Somerville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Benjamin G. Brown SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
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