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39 Alston Street, Somerville MA 02143

Somerville, MA 02143
$925,000
Est. $5,237/month
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,523
Sq Ft
$607
Price/Sq Ft
0.04
Acres
1890
Year Built
15 hours 28 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed Apr 28, 2026 • MLS# 73508506 Copied!

About this home

Tucked away on a quiet, friendly one-way street, this Mansard-style single-family offers peaceful living without sacrificing city convenience. With 3 bedrooms and a home office, this is the perfect urban family home. There's plenty of outside space on the front porch, large back deck, and private balcony. The first floor features the living room, dining room, kitchen, full bath & laundry. The second floor has 3 bedrooms, a full bath and bonus room. 39 Alston has been updated for the future with an energy-efficient heat pump system for year-round heating & cooling as well as a dedicated level 2 EV charger in the driveway. You are alongside the community path, about 4 mins to East Somerville T and 8 minutes to Union T. There are a host of bus routes at your doorstep and easy access to route 28 and i93. Located just a short distance from the vibrant dining and shops of Union Square, you are at the heart of everything Somerville has to offer and just minutes from downtown Boston.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,523 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1890
Living Area 1,523 sq ft
Lot Size 0.04 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Heat Pump
Cooling Heat Pump
Flooring Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Unfinished
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Bonus Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Victorian, Second Empire
Roof Shingle

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $4,311
Assessed Value $809,600

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Bonus Room
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Unfinished
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Victorian, Second Empire
Year Built: 1890
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Heat Pump
Heating Zones: 5
Cooling: Heat Pump
Cooling Zones: 5
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:

Location

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Neighborhood

39 Alston Street, Somerville MA 02143

Somerville, MA 02143

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Nearby Schools

School District
Somerville School District local
B-
School Safety 2024-25
2.5% Average
1.4% Suspensions 2.2% In-School 1.1% Emergency
3.0% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

3 schools
Capuano Early Childhood Center
0.2 mi
250 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-01
C+
East Somerville Community School
0.3 mi | #245 of 352 | Score: 37.0
Improved 6 spots from last year
-21.2 below state avg
747 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
C-
Winter Hill Community School
0.4 mi | #287 of 352 | Score: 32.6
Dropped 15 spots from last year
-25.7 below state avg
388 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
Next Wave Junior High School
0.5 mi
16 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.7 mi | #214 of 352 | Score: 39.8
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-18.4 below state avg
301 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
0.8 mi | #118 of 352 | Score: 47.5
Improved 26 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
298 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
F
Full Circle High School
0.5 mi | #344 of 346 | Score: 17.3
Improved 22 spots from last year
-40.9 below state avg
67 students Diverse
Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
B+
Somerville High School
0.5 mi | #131 of 346 | Score: 57.1
Improved 111 spots from last year
-1.1 below state avg
1,394 students Diverse
17 sports • 1,566 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.0 mi | #178 of 346 | Score: 53.1
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-5.2 below state avg
251 students Diverse
7 sports • 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Apr 28, 2026
$925,000
Original listing
Office: Compass

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 28, 2026 New Listing Added $925,000

Market Statistics

Time on Market
15 hours 28 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$607

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $4,311 $809,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,311
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$809,600

Listing Information

Listing Agent Katherine Malin
Listing Office Compass
Agent MLS ID CT006899
Office MLS ID AN2606
Listing Data Updated Apr 29, 2026 3:30 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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