Updated historic residence just over the Cambridge line, offering easy access to Harvard University and Porter Square. Enjoy 9'–10" ceilings on light-filled main level. Delightful entry vestibule leads into the primary residence, noteworthy for its period detail and modern updates, including central AC. Wonderful living room with rounded wall, wood-burning fireplace and distinctive crown moldings. Spacious dining room with window bay is perfect for entertaining. Comfortable eat-in kitchen with wraparound counter features cherry cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Two bed-bath suites are found on the second floor, as well as a sun-splashed study. A charming additional bed-bath suite is found on the top floor. The appealing duplex 1-bed 1-bath apartment with separate entrance is located on the rear side and includes in-unit laundry and an updated full bath. Situated on a corner lot with a large fenced yard and garage parking for four cars, plus ample driveway. A very rare offering.
Sold for $2,375,000
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$2,375,000
30 Forest St, Somerville, MA 02143
4beds
2,827sqft
2 Family - 2 Units Side by Side
Built in 1870
-- sqft lot
$2,518,700 Zestimate®
$840/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Home value
$2,518,700
$2.34M - $2.72M
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Listed by:
Maggie Dee + Charles Cherney Team 617-634-9665,
Compass 617-303-0067
Bought with:
Robin Repucci
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73226003
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,827
- Total interior livable area: 2,827 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Off Street
- Garage spaces: 4
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,330 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 752828
- Zoning: res.
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Side by Side
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle,Slate,Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1870
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Somerville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $840/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,007,500
- Annual tax amount: $17,305
- Date on market: 1/13/2026
- Total actual rent: 0
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/20/2024 | Sold | $2,375,000+8%$840/sqft |
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| 4/24/2024 | Contingent | $2,200,000$778/sqft |
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| 4/18/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,200,000+83.3%$778/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73226003 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2014 | Sold | $1,200,000-7.3%$424/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2014 | Pending sale | $1,295,000$458/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lexington #71637198 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2014 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000+115.8%$458/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Concord - 11 Main St #71637198 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2001 | Sold | $600,000$212/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,579 +6.9% | $2,069,600 +3.1% |
| 2024 | $21,119 +2.6% | $2,007,500 +0.9% |
| 2023 | $20,575 +6.9% | $1,989,800 +5.3% |
| 2022 | $19,245 +6.4% | $1,890,500 +6.5% |
| 2021 | $18,093 +5.9% | $1,775,600 +4.9% |
| 2020 | $17,083 +5.9% | $1,693,100 +12.9% |
| 2019 | $16,132 +8.7% | $1,499,300 +14.2% |
| 2018 | $14,847 +6.1% | $1,312,700 +9.5% |
| 2017 | $13,988 -4.1% | $1,198,600 +2.9% |
| 2016 | $14,591 | $1,164,500 |
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Neighborhood: Porter Square
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10John F. Kennedy Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Somerville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
- 8/10Benjamin G. Brown SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
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