Darling 3-Bedroom attached single-family Mansard house with a backyard oasis, perfectly situated on the Cambridge line, just minutes from Union & Inman Squares. This home boasts character with high ceilings, bay windows and original wide pine floors. Step inside to find a sprawling, open, and airy living area. The living room features built-in bookshelves and media center, while the large dining room and charming eat-in kitchen designed with checkerboard floors both open to an entertainment size deck and fenced-in yard with a Birch tree providing shade and privacy. Upstairs, you'll find three light-filled bedrooms, including a generous skylit primary bedroom with cathedral ceilings and 2 closets - all sharing a bathroom. Plenty of space to add a 2nd bath. The basement offers ample storage space, a separate woodwork room, and a laundry set. Lead compliant. The perfect walkable spot to enjoy urban life, dining out and easy commute while snuggled into a lovely street and neighborhood!
Sold for $1,410,000
$1,410,000
30 Houghton St, Somerville, MA 02143
3beds
1,480sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
1,520 Square Feet Lot
$1,422,500 Zestimate®
$953/sqft
$4,173 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,422,500
$1.31M - $1.55M
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Laundry setBackyard oasisEntertainment size deckOriginal wide pine floorsCathedral ceilingsSkylit primary bedroomMedia center
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Listed by:
Sandrine Deschaux 857-204-9872,
RE/MAX Real Estate Center 617-576-3800
Bought with:
Hanneman Gonzales Penney Gould
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Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73363468
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Skylight, Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Skylight, Closet
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Balcony / Deck, Exterior Access
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Concrete,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,480
- Total interior livable area: 1,480 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,480
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Composite
- Exterior features: Deck - Composite, Fenced Yard, Garden, Other
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City View(s)
Lot
- Size: 1,520 Square Feet
- Features: Easements, Other
Details
- Parcel number: 759420
- Zoning: 9999
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian,Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle,Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Bike Path, T-Station, University
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Somerville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $953/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $720,736
- Annual tax amount: $7,962
- Date on market: 1/19/2026
- Exclusions: None
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/4/2025 | Sold | $1,410,000+13%$953/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73363468 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,248,000+20%$843/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73363468 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2020 | Sold | $1,040,000+9.5%$703/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2020 | Pending sale | $950,000$642/sqft |
Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty #72671533 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2020 | Listed for sale | $950,000+46.2%$642/sqft |
Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty #72671533 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2013 | Sold | $650,000+20.6%$439/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2013 | Listed for sale | $539,000+107.3%$364/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge Mass Ave #71493148 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2000 | Sold | $260,000$176/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,185 +6.1% | $1,116,900 +2.3% |
| 2024 | $11,485 +6.5% | $1,091,700 +4.6% |
| 2023 | $10,788 +8.7% | $1,043,300 +7% |
| 2022 | $9,921 +15% | $974,600 +15.1% |
| 2021 | $8,628 +5.8% | $846,700 +4.8% |
| 2020 | $8,153 +5.1% | $808,000 +12.1% |
| 2019 | $7,754 -0.8% | $720,600 +4.3% |
| 2018 | $7,814 +7.6% | $690,900 +11% |
| 2017 | $7,262 -1.3% | $622,300 +6% |
| 2016 | $7,356 | $587,100 |
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: 0.8 mi
- NACapuano Early Childhood CenterGrades: PK-KDistance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Somerville High
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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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Somerville
- 02143
- Union Square
- 30 Houghton St
