Buyers got cold feet, but their loss is your gain! This vacant two-family home is ready for its next chapter—perfect for investors or owner-occupants looking to build equity. Offering a total of four bedrooms and two full baths, this property provides versatile living arrangements and solid rental potential. Four off-street parking spaces add convenience, a rare find in Somerville. Ideally located just 0.3 miles to the new Gilman Square Green Line station, with easy access to Assembly Row, Boston, and I-93 for seamless commuting. The home is solidly built and move-in ready, with the option to update and customize to your style over time. Schedule your showing today!
Sold for $975,000
$975,000
38 Richdale Ave, Somerville, MA 02145
4beds
1,971sqft
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$984,100 Zestimate®
$495/sqft
$4,626 Estimated rent
Home value
$984,100
$915,000 - $1.06M
$4,626/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$4,626/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$4,626/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$6,076/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$6,076/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Four off-street parking spaces
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
The Paradigm Team 617-888-2542,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton 617-969-2447
Bought with:
Rodney Scott
Engel & Volkers Boston
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73432286
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Hot Water, Electric
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Basement: Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,971
- Total interior livable area: 1,971 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,971
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Size: 3,200 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: M:50 B:C L:7,755004
- Zoning: RA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Walk/Jog Trails, University
Location
- Region: Somerville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $495/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $764,000
- Annual tax amount: $8,335
- Date on market: 12/27/2025
- Total actual rent: 0
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/5/2025 | Sold | $975,000-2.5%$495/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73432286 Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2025 | Contingent | $999,999$507/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73432286 Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $999,999$507/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73432286 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2025 | Contingent | $999,999$507/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73432286 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $999,999+525%$507/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73432286 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/1989 | Sold | $160,000$81/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,335 +4.6% | $764,000 +0.9% |
| 2024 | $7,967 +5.3% | $757,300 +3.5% |
| 2023 | $7,568 +6.2% | $731,900 +4.6% |
| 2022 | $7,125 +5.3% | $699,900 +5.4% |
| 2021 | $6,765 +6.1% | $663,900 +5.1% |
| 2020 | $6,375 +10% | $631,800 +17.3% |
| 2019 | $5,797 +5.5% | $538,800 +10.9% |
| 2018 | $5,494 +2.5% | $485,800 +5.8% |
| 2017 | $5,358 +5.2% | $459,100 +13% |
| 2016 | $5,091 | $406,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Winter Hill
Nearby homes
- $1,066,9003 bd2 ba2.2k sqft42 Richdale Ave, Somerville, MA 02145Off Market
- $1,157,4004 bd1 ba2.1k sqft36 Richdale Ave, Somerville, MA 02145Off Market
- $1,266,6002 bd1 ba1.2k sqft44 Richdale Ave, Somerville, MA 02145Off Market
- $1,145,8005 bd2 ba2.2k sqft34 Richdale Ave, Somerville, MA 02145Off Market
- $950,0003 bd3 ba1.8k sqft32 Richdale Ave #2, Somerville, MA 02145Sold
- $1,191,8005 bd2 ba2.5k sqft2 Thurston St, Somerville, MA 02145Off Market
- $1,366,0005 bd4 ba3k sqft1 Lee St, Somerville, MA 02145Off Market
- $--1 bd1 ba600 sqft1 Lee St #1F, Somerville, MA 02145Off Market
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Arthur D. Healey SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Somerville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Winter Hill Community SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.6 mi
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$984,100
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$984,100
- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Somerville
- 02145
- Winter Hill
- 38 Richdale Ave
Nearby cities
Nearby neighborhoods
Nearby zip codes
Other Somerville Topics
