OH CANCELLED: Seller has accepted an offer. Hidden gem alert! Just steps from the buzz of Porter Square, this light-filled 1-bedroom condo packs style, function, and convenience into a delightful space. Tucked away from the street in a gracious colonial building, you’re only 3 blocks from the Red Line and Mass Ave’s restaurants, cafés, and shops. Inside, the open layout maximizes every square foot. A handsome kitchen is outfitted with granite counters, stainless appliances, wood cabinetry, and is open to the combined living and dining room. The in-unit laundry makes life easy, while central air conditioning ensures year-round comfort. Your own parking spot (plus guest parking!) and a spacious private storage area offer everyday convenience. Commuters will appreciate quick access to the Red Line MBTA station (.5 mi) at Porter Square, plus bus lines along Somerville Avenue. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or an investor looking for an A+ location, this condo is the total package.
Sold for $442,000
$442,000
749 Somerville Ave #1, Somerville, MA 02143
1beds
356sqft
Condominium
Built in 1890
-- sqft lot
$454,100 Zestimate®
$1,242/sqft
$2,324 Estimated rent
Home value
$454,100
$422,000 - $490,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
The Denman Group 617-702-4842,
Compass 617-303-0067
Bought with:
Jiahui Wang
Greenland Real Estate LLC
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73430958
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access
- Level: First
- Area: 89.56
- Dimensions: 8.67 x 10.33
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 73.67
- Dimensions: 11.33 x 6.5
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Level: First
- Area: 72.22
- Dimensions: 5.42 x 13.33
Kitchen
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Open Floorplan, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 81.11
- Dimensions: 12.17 x 6.67
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 95.33
- Dimensions: 13 x 7.33
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control
Cooling
- Central Air, Individual, Unit Control
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: Corner
Interior area
- Total structure area: 356
- Total interior livable area: 356 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 356
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street, Assigned, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Ground)
Details
- Parcel number: M:37 B:A L:24 U:7491,4498801
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1890
- Major remodel year: 2005
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
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
- HOA fee: $162 monthly
Location
- Region: Somerville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,242/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $432,800
- Annual tax amount: $4,721
- Date on market: 2/19/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/7/2026 | Listing removed | $2,500$7/sqft |
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| 7/2/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,500+4.2%$7/sqft |
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| 1/20/2026 | Listing removed | $2,400$7/sqft |
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| 1/15/2026 | Sold | $442,000+1.6%$1,242/sqft |
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| 1/14/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,400$7/sqft |
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| 10/9/2025 | Price change | $435,000-3.3%$1,222/sqft |
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| 9/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $450,000+8.4%$1,264/sqft |
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| 4/12/2019 | Sold | $415,000+18.6%$1,166/sqft |
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| 3/13/2019 | Pending sale | $350,000$983/sqft |
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| 3/6/2019 | Listed for sale | $350,000+48.9%$983/sqft |
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| 6/4/2007 | Sold | $235,000$660/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,722 +8.4% | $432,800 +4.5% |
| 2024 | $4,358 +3% | $414,300 +1.3% |
| 2023 | $4,230 +4.6% | $409,100 +3% |
| 2022 | $4,043 +2% | $397,200 +2.1% |
| 2021 | $3,964 +16.5% | $389,000 +15.3% |
| 2020 | $3,403 +3.4% | $337,300 +10.3% |
| 2019 | $3,291 -12.9% | $305,900 -8.5% |
| 2018 | $3,780 +5.7% | $334,200 +9% |
| 2017 | $3,577 +10.9% | $306,500 +19.1% |
| 2016 | $3,225 | $257,400 |
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Neighborhood: Porter Square
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10John F. Kennedy Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Somerville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
- 8/10Benjamin G. Brown SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Somerville
- 02143
- Porter Square
- 749 Somerville Ave Unit 1
