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  • Price cut: $75K (9/9)
    $2,325,000

    70 Oxford St, Somerville, MA 02143

    5beds
    3,550sqft
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    $14,953/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1885
    6,467 Square Feet Lot
    $2,269,800 Zestimate®
    $655/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Grand victorianCalacatta marble islandOriginal architectural detailLarge rear deckOriginal stained-glass windowRenovated kitchenWalk-out lower level
    Set on a quiet, tree-lined street in coveted Spring Hill, 70 Oxford Street is a grand Victorian offering exceptional scale, period character, and meaningful opportunity for its next chapter. Built in 1885 and set on a nearly 6,500-square-foot lot, this distinctive single-family home offers approximately 3,550 square feet of flexible living space, including five bedrooms and 2.5 baths. A welcoming covered front porch introduces interiors defined by soaring ceilings, oversized windows, and original architectural detail. The main living level offers generous entertaining spaces, anchored by an elegant living room with period features including a carved mantel, decorative ceiling medallion, and hand-plastered crown molding. The renovated kitchen opens to the dining area and features marble countertops, a Calacatta marble island, and access to a large rear deck overlooking a deep, private backyard framed by mature landscaping. Significant improvements were completed between 2013 and 2015, including updates to the plumbing and electrical systems, closed-cell spray-foam insulation, and replacement of all windows except the original stained-glass window and skylight—preserving select architectural details while improving the home’s comfort and efficiency. The second floor includes three bedrooms, an office, and a full bath. Above, the oversized top-floor primary suite offers exceptional potential for a buyer ready to personalize and improve the space, including an opportunity to complete a future spa-inspired primary bath. The walk-out lower level provides additional flexibility and may appeal to buyers seeking guest, in-law, office, recreation, or future accessory-use potential. With its architectural presence, expansive footprint, private outdoor space, and prime Spring Hill location near Union Square, Porter Square, Harvard, and the Green Line, 70 Oxford presents a rare opportunity to enjoy a remarkable home today while thoughtfully enhancing it over time.
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    The Moving Greater Boston Team 617-744-4677,

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential 617-848-9616

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73523420

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Window Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
      Features
      • Flooring: Hardwood
      • Windows: Insulated Windows
      • Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 3,550
      • Total interior livable area: 3,550 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,619
      • Finished area below ground: 931
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 3
      • Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
      • Uncovered spaces: 3
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Porch, Deck
      • Exterior features: Porch, Deck, Fenced Yard
      • Fencing: Fenced
      Lot
      • Size: 6,467 Square Feet
      Details
      • Parcel number: M:51 B:A L:9,755183
      • Zoning: RA

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Victorian
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick
      • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1885

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: for Gas Range

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Public Transportation, Park, Public School, T-Station, University
      • Subdivision: Spring Hill
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Somerville

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $655/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,446,900
      • Annual tax amount: $15,786
      • Date on market: 6/10/2026
      • Exclusions: Two Chandeliers Inside Of Home And Shed Can Be Negotiated Into The Sale.

        Estimated market value

        $2,269,800

        $2.16M - $2.38M

        $7,493/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        9/9/2026Price change$2,325,000-3.1%$655/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73523420 Report a problem
        6/26/2026Price change$2,400,000-4%$676/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73523420 Report a problem
        5/25/2026Listed for sale$2,500,000+363%$704/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73523420 Report a problem
        10/17/2012Sold$540,000-1.8%$152/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        7/17/2012Listed for sale$550,000+8.1%$155/sqft
        Source: commonmoves #71410007 Report a problem
        10/2/2002Sold$509,000$143/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$15,786 +7.3%$1,446,900 +3.5%
        2024$14,706 +7.5%$1,397,900 +5.6%
        2023$13,682 +8%$1,323,200 +6.3%
        2022$12,668 +6.8%$1,244,400 +6.9%
        2021$11,864 +6.8%$1,164,300 +5.8%
        2020$11,104 +0.7%$1,100,500 +7.3%
        2019$11,031 +6.2%$1,025,200 +11.6%
        2018$10,390 +7%$918,700 +10.4%
        2017$9,709 +3.2%$832,000 +10.8%
        2016$9,410 $751,000
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Central Hill

        Getting around

        92 / 100
        Walker's Paradise
        80 / 100
        Excellent Transit
        89 / 100
        Very Bikeable

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