**RARE SOMERVILLE SINGLE-FAMILY — 2 BEDROOMS / 1 BATH — RENOVATION OPPORTUNITY**Welcome to 638 Mystic Ave, a rare opportunity to own a single-family home in Somerville. This approximately 1,300+ sq. ft. home offers 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and a basement, with excellent potential for an owner-occupant, investor, or buyer looking to renovate and create a home of their own.The property is being offered **as-is** and will require updating, including a new kitchen, Need to Update bathroom, and flooring. Overall GREAT house with Solid Gas Heating / HotWater and Electric Systems . The basement provides additional storage space, Laundry and utility area.Street parking is available by permit.Located in Somerville with convenient access to Medford, Boston, Route 93, public transportation, shopping, restaurants, and area amenities.**Property highlights:**• Single-family home• 2 bedrooms• 1 full bathroom• Approximately 1,300+ sq. ft.• Basement• Street parking by permit• Renovation opportunity• Sold strictly as-is**Bring your contractor and your vision.** This is an opportunity to purchase a single-family home in Somerville and renovate it to your specifications.**Showings by appointment.**
For sale
$399,995
638 Mystic Ave, Somerville, MA 02145
2beds
1,327sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
1,484 Square Feet Lot
$646,500 Zestimate®
$301/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Solid gas heatingStreet parking by permit
- 2 days
- 834
- 41
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Darin Thompson 617-819-5850,
Stuart St James, Inc. 617-819-5850
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73573168
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Heating
- Central, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Wind
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer
Features
- Finish - Sheetrock
- Basement: Full,Concrete,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,327
- Total interior livable area: 1,327 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,307
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, City View(s), Stone Wall
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City View(s), City, Water, River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River,Water
Lot
- Size: 1,484 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: M:0046 B:000C L:0003,754288
- Zoning: NR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Somerville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $301/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $596,800
- Annual tax amount: $6,553
- Date on market: 9/8/2026
Estimated market value
$646,500
$588,000 - $705,000
$3,326/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $399,995$301/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,307 +4.9% | $578,100 +1.1% |
| 2024 | $6,014 +3.2% | $571,700 +1.5% |
| 2023 | $5,825 +6.8% | $563,300 +5.2% |
| 2022 | $5,452 +8.7% | $535,600 +8.8% |
| 2021 | $5,017 +7.3% | $492,300 +6.2% |
| 2020 | $4,676 +4.3% | $463,400 +11.2% |
| 2019 | $4,485 +14.6% | $416,800 +20.4% |
| 2018 | $3,914 +1.6% | $346,100 +4.8% |
| 2017 | $3,852 +11.6% | $330,100 +19.9% |
| 2016 | $3,451 | $275,400 |
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Neighborhood: Winter Hill
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