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Sold for $975,000
    • $975,000

    39 Alston St, Somerville, MA 02143

    3beds
    1,523sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1890
    1,591 Square Feet Lot
    $935,600 Zestimate®
    $640/sqft
    $4,499 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $935,600

    $889,000 - $982,000

    $4,499/mo

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    What's special

    Mansard-style single-familyFront porchHome officeLarge back deckDining roomBonus roomPlenty of outside space
    Tucked away on a quiet, friendly one-way street, this Mansard-style single-family offers peaceful living without sacrificing city convenience. With 3 bedrooms and a home office, this is the perfect urban family home. There's plenty of outside space on the front porch, large back deck, and private balcony. The first floor features the living room, dining room, kitchen, full bath & laundry. The second floor has 3 bedrooms, a full bath and bonus room. 39 Alston has been updated for the future with an energy-efficient heat pump system for year-round heating & cooling as well as a dedicated level 2 EV charger in the driveway. You are alongside the community path, about 4 mins to East Somerville T and 8 minutes to Union T. There are a host of bus routes at your doorstep and easy access to route 28 and i93. Located just a short distance from the vibrant dining and shops of Union Square, you are at the heart of everything Somerville has to offer and just minutes from downtown Boston.

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    Listed by:

    Katherine Malin 781-799-5981,

    Compass 617-303-0067

    Bought with:

    Erica Carson

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73508506

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
    • Level: Second
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
    • Level: Second
    Bedroom 3
    • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
    • Level: Second
    Primary bathroom
    • Features: No
    Bathroom 1
    • Level: First
    Bathroom 2
    • Level: Second
    Dining room
    • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Exterior Access
    • Level: Main,First
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main,First
    Living room
    • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
    • Level: Main,First
    Heating
    • Heat Pump
    Cooling
    • Heat Pump
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
    • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
    Features
    • Bonus Room
    • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate
    • Windows: Insulated Windows
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,523
    • Total interior livable area: 1,523 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,523

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
    • Uncovered spaces: 1
    Lot
    • Size: 1,591 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 760473
    • Zoning: NR/Res

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Victorian,Second Empire
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Foundation: Stone
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1890

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Somerville

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $640/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $809,600
    • Annual tax amount: $4,311
    • Date on market: 6/16/2026

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/8/2026Sold$975,000+5.4%$640/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73508506 Report a problem
    5/6/2026Contingent$925,000$607/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73508506 Report a problem
    4/28/2026Listed for sale$925,000+164.3%$607/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73508506 Report a problem
    12/4/2013Sold$350,000+0%$230/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/3/2013Listed for sale$349,999+127636.9%$230/sqft
    Source: Flow Realty, Inc. #71591868 Report a problem
    3/2/2011Listing removed$274
    Source: James J Bremis Real Estate #70756927 Report a problem
    2/25/2011Price change$274-99.9%
    Source: James J Bremis Real Estate #70756927 Report a problem
    11/29/2009Listed for sale$274,900-7.3%$180/sqft
    Source: James J Bremis Real Estate #70756927 Report a problem
    11/24/2009Sold$296,500-1.1%$195/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/11/2009Price change$299,900+9.1%$197/sqft
    Source: James Bremis #70987600 Report a problem
    7/15/2009Listed for sale$274,900+107.5%$180/sqft
    Source: James J Bremis Real Estate #70756927 Report a problem
    6/30/2009Sold$132,500-21.6%$87/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/13/2009Price change$169,000-15.1%$111/sqft
    Source: MLS Property Information Network #70868822 Report a problem
    2/11/2009Price change$199,000-27.6%$131/sqft
    Source: MLS Property Information Network #70868822 Report a problem
    12/10/2008Listed for sale$274,900+10%$180/sqft
    Source: MLS Property Information Network #70868822 Report a problem
    8/5/2008Listing removed$250,000$164/sqft
    Source: MLS Property Information Network #70756927 Report a problem
    7/11/2008Price change$250,000-9.1%$164/sqft
    Source: MLS Property Information Network #70756927 Report a problem
    6/19/2008Price change$274,900-5.2%$180/sqft
    Source: MLS Property Information Network #70756927 Report a problem
    5/28/2008Listed for sale$290,000+123.2%$190/sqft
    Source: MLS Property Information Network #70756927 Report a problem
    10/9/1998Sold$129,900$85/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
    10/26/1995Sold$129,900$85/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$8,308 +5.1%$761,500 +1.3%
    2024$7,906 +9.7%$751,500 +7.8%
    2023$7,206 +8.4%$696,900 +6.8%
    2022$6,646 +2.1%$652,800 +2.2%
    2021$6,511 +4.9%$639,000 +3.9%
    2020$6,204 +2.2%$614,900 +9%
    2019$6,070 +17.6%$564,100 +23.7%
    2018$5,160 +5.8%$456,200 +9.2%
    2017$4,875 +15.8%$417,700 +24.3%
    2016$4,210 $336,000
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: East Somerville

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    • Elementary: Capuano/East 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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