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Sold for $1,125,000
$1,125,000
42 Oak St, Somerville, MA 02143
2beds
1,197sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
1,504 Square Feet Lot
$1,079,100 Zestimate®
$940/sqft
$3,734 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,079,100
$1.03M - $1.14M
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Large walk-in showerCovered deckGenerous patioFully equipped kitchenAiry open flowQuartz countertopsShaker cabinetry
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Listed by:
Emily Ingardia 617-480-9976,
Donnelly + Co. 617-982-0160
Bought with:
Ashley Perkins
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73481796
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Internet Available - Unknown
- Flooring: Engineered Hardwood
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,197
- Total interior livable area: 1,197 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,010
- Finished area below ground: 187
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Composite, Patio, Covered
- Exterior features: Deck - Composite, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 1,504 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:83 B:E L:30,759485
- Zoning: RB
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other (See Remarks)
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, T-Station
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Somerville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $940/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $901,200
- Annual tax amount: $5,316
- Date on market: 5/23/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/1/2026 | Sold | $1,125,000$940/sqft |
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| 3/6/2026 | Contingent | $1,125,000$940/sqft |
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| 3/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,125,000+50.2%$940/sqft |
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| 6/17/2019 | Sold | $749,000+28%$626/sqft |
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| 5/23/2017 | Sold | $585,000$489/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,247 +3.7% | $847,600 |
| 2024 | $8,917 +5.1% | $847,600 +3.3% |
| 2023 | $8,486 +8.1% | $820,700 +6.5% |
| 2022 | $7,847 +6.2% | $770,800 +6.3% |
| 2021 | $7,392 +5% | $725,400 +4% |
| 2020 | $7,039 +6.4% | $697,600 +13.4% |
| 2019 | $6,617 +6.5% | $615,000 +12% |
| 2018 | $6,213 +7.2% | $549,300 +10.6% |
| 2017 | $5,796 -2.1% | $496,700 +5.1% |
| 2016 | $5,923 | $472,700 |
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: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Somerville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
- NACapuano Early Childhood CenterGrades: PK-KDistance: 0.8 mi
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