Discover urban serenity in this 4+ bedroom single-family Mansard with elegant period details, an amazing private yard, and 2 car garage parking. Tucked away on a residential street in Winter Hill, this home has gleaming hardwood floors, and high ceilings with deep crown moldings and original ceiling medallions. Ample natural light fills the rooms, adding to the bright and cheerful atmosphere. The living room has a bay window and the formal dining room flows into the kitchen, which is awaiting your creativity. One of the standout features is the large ryard, a rare find in the city. The large unfinished basement provides tons of storage and endless possibilities for hobbies. This lovely home has a slate roof, recently replaced double-paned windows, and Hardiplank siding - she’s a beauty! Just 0.2 miles to the new Gilman Sq green line stop. Note that the attached 3-family at 19 Howe St is also available for purchase. Offers, if any, are due on Tuesday, November 7th @12pm.
Sold for $1,220,000
$1,220,000
21 Howe St, Somerville, MA 02145
4beds
2,076sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1875
3,898 Square Feet Lot
$1,396,600 Zestimate®
$588/sqft
$2,603 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,396,600
$1.26M - $1.58M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Denman Drapkin Group 617-702-4842,
Compass 617-303-0067
Bought with:
Lara Gordon Caralis
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73175529
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Third
Bedroom 4
- Level: Third
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Office
- Level: Third
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- Office
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Sump Pump,Concrete,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,076
- Total interior livable area: 2,076 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Leased
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,898 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 756384
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian,Second Empire
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Slate,Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1875
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Somerville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $588/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $999,100
- Annual tax amount: $10,470
- Date on market: 1/17/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/28/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/20/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,500$1/sqft |
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| 12/14/2023 | Sold | $1,220,000+25.1%$588/sqft |
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| 10/31/2023 | Listed for sale | $975,000$470/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,515 +12.4% | $1,147,100 +8.4% |
| 2024 | $11,130 +7.7% | $1,058,000 +5.9% |
| 2023 | $10,331 +8.1% | $999,100 +6.4% |
| 2022 | $9,558 +6.9% | $938,900 +7% |
| 2021 | $8,943 +6.9% | $877,600 +5.9% |
| 2020 | $8,363 +1.4% | $828,800 +8.1% |
| 2019 | $8,250 +3.7% | $766,700 +9% |
| 2018 | $7,952 +14.2% | $703,100 +17.8% |
| 2017 | $6,966 +5.9% | $596,900 +13.7% |
| 2016 | $6,580 | $525,100 |
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Neighborhood: Winter Hill
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Winter Hill Community SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Somerville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Arthur D. Healey SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
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