This meticulously maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom single-family home in Somerville's historical Prospect Hill area offers a blend of charm and modern updates. Located steps from Union Square's amenities, it features vinyl siding, architectural roof shingles, and a ductless mini-split system throughout. The living room boasts French doors and hardwood floors, complemented by a formal dining room with original built-ins. Upstairs, a wood banister leads to three bedrooms and a retro-style full bathroom, with the primary bedroom offering a large walk-in closet. Inside, a spacious kitchen with solid wood cabinetry and Italian hexagon ceramic tile leads to a sunlit natural wood sunroom. The finished basement includes a 2nd kitchen, bathroom, and a side entrance leading the 2 car gated driveway, a garden with a mature peach tree. The Green Line trains, scenic Prospect Hill are just a quick walk away, with Harvard and MIT Universities close by, boasting a walkability score of 97.
Sold for $1,150,000
$1,150,000
20 Columbus Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
3beds
1,906sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
2,865 Square Feet Lot
$1,497,400 Zestimate®
$603/sqft
$4,717 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,497,400
$1.35M - $1.69M
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Listed by:
Leonard Ferrari Jr. 781-608-5008,
Century 21 North East 781-231-2236
Bought with:
Hans Nagrath
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73244403
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Attic Access
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Handicap Equipped
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Paper Based, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
- Level: Main,First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors
- Level: Main,First
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Unknown
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,906
- Total interior livable area: 1,906 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Storage, Fruit Trees, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
- Frontage length: 0.00
Lot
- Size: 2,865 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 759197
- Zoning: RA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Somerville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $603/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,040,500
- Annual tax amount: $10,946
- Date on market: 11/19/2025
- Listing terms: Seller W/Participate
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/24/2024 | Sold | $1,150,000-4.1%$603/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73244403 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2024 | Price change | $1,198,800-4.1%$629/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73244403 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000$656/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73244403 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,670 +6.6% | $1,069,700 +2.8% |
| 2024 | $10,946 +6.3% | $1,040,500 +4.5% |
| 2023 | $10,298 +7.7% | $995,900 +6.1% |
| 2022 | $9,558 +6.4% | $938,900 +6.5% |
| 2021 | $8,984 +6.5% | $881,600 +5.4% |
| 2020 | $8,438 +2.2% | $836,300 +8.9% |
| 2019 | $8,260 +5.9% | $767,700 +11.3% |
| 2018 | $7,802 +6.1% | $689,800 +9.5% |
| 2017 | $7,350 +2.9% | $629,800 +10.5% |
| 2016 | $7,143 | $570,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Union Square
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln ParkGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Somerville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
- NACapuano Early Childhood CenterGrades: PK-KDistance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Argenziano
- Middle: Somerville
- High: Somerville
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Somerville
- 02143
- Union Square
- 20 Columbus Ave
