Occupied for generations by 1 family, this Union Sq. home is on market for the 1st time since 1950. On a large lot w/driveway and yard, the house is currently configured as a SF w/ au pair apt on the rear half of the 2nd floor. The main house has LR w/fp, family room, DR, spacious kitchen, full bath, and laundry room on the 1st fl and 2 bedrooms upstairs. First fl kitchen door leads to a roomy deck, an enclosed stair to the au pair suite, the driveway, and the spacious yard w/shed. The apt on the 2nd fl has a bedroom, hall, kitchen, full bath, and fire escape. It can be integrated into the 2nd fl by reopening a hallway door. Possible renovations include a SF w/backyard ADU or a 2-3 family dwelling; buyers must do their own due diligence regarding zoning/development potential. Prime location btwn Union and Gilman Sq. GLX stations w/walkability to shops and eateries, commuter/bike path to Boston, parks, and more. Easy access to MIT, Harvard, Tufts, Kendall Sq., Boston, hwys, airport.
Sold for $1,305,000
$1,305,000
59 Putnam St, Somerville, MA 02143
4beds
2,230sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1867
5,662 Square Feet Lot
$1,304,600 Zestimate®
$585/sqft
$2,755 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,304,600
$1.23M - $1.40M
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Listed by:
Thalia C. Tringo 617-513-1967,
Thalia Tringo & Associates Real Estate, Inc. 617-616-5091
Bought with:
MonaLisa Team
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Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73551329
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 300
- Dimensions: 20 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 135
- Dimensions: 9 x 15
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 13 x 15
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 234
- Dimensions: 13 x 18
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 221
- Dimensions: 17 x 13
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: First Floor
Features
- In-Law Floorplan
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Partial,Interior Entry,Dirt Floor
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,230
- Total interior livable area: 2,230 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,230
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Off Street, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,662 Square Feet
- Features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: M:62 B:C L:25,756659
- Zoning: NR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other (See Remarks)
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Condition
- Year built: 1867
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station, University
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Somerville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $585/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,043,600
- Annual tax amount: $6,880
- Date on market: 8/18/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/1/2026 | Sold | $1,305,000+1.6%$585/sqft |
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| 7/31/2026 | Pending sale | $1,285,000$576/sqft |
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| 7/23/2026 | Contingent | $1,285,000$576/sqft |
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| 7/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,285,000+1306.4%$576/sqft |
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| 6/24/2019 | Listing removed | $2,300$1/sqft |
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| 5/24/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,300$1/sqft |
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| 12/24/1992 | Sold | $91,368$41/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,667 +5.5% | $977,700 +1.7% |
| 2024 | $10,115 +2.3% | $961,500 +0.5% |
| 2023 | $9,891 +7.9% | $956,600 +6.3% |
| 2022 | $9,165 +5.1% | $900,300 +5.2% |
| 2021 | $8,717 +4.5% | $855,400 +3.4% |
| 2020 | $8,345 +11.5% | $827,100 +18.9% |
| 2019 | $7,486 +2.7% | $695,700 +7.9% |
| 2018 | $7,292 +3.7% | $644,700 +7% |
| 2017 | $7,035 -2.4% | $602,800 +4.8% |
| 2016 | $7,205 | $575,000 |
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Neighborhood: Union Square
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