38 Harvard St # 2, Somerville MA 02143

Somerville, MA 02143
$432,500
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,672
Sq Ft
$259
Price/Sq Ft
0.00
Acres
1880
Year Built
Condominium
Type
58
Days on Market
Sold 2009 Listed Apr 29, 2009 • MLS# 70910805 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $435,000
Final Sale Price: $432,500
Difference: $2,500 (-0.6%)
Performance Metrics
99.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
58
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $260
Sale $/sq ft: $259
This property sold for $259 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.6% below the original asking price.

The property spent 58 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 42 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$259/sq ft
Area Median
$689/sq ft
Difference
62.4%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Spectacular views of downtown Boston and the southwestern skyline give this renovated Victorian penthouse unusual light and drama. Open spacious rooms with high ceilings and numerous skylights. Improvements include renovated kitchen, thermo pane windows, new roof, & updated electric. There’s a large shared grassy yard in back and an exclusive easement to a side yard with potential for two tandem parking spaces. Ideally located on the top of Spring Hill close to Porter Square.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

99%
Price Range
60
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73590975
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Oct 15, 2026
$4,200
MLS #73590975 - Active
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Sold
Jul 20, 2009
$432,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 60
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Listed for Sale
Apr 30, 2009
$435,000
Original listing
Agent: Mary and Spencer Lane Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave.
Previous Transaction - MLS #70744808
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jul 1, 2008
$423,500
MLS #70744808
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Previous Transaction - MLS #70070383
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Previously Sold
Sep 27, 2004
$415,000
MLS #70070383
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Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2009 $4,118 $351,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,118
Tax Year 2009
HOA Fee
$215
Per month
Assessed Value
$351,700

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1880
Living Area 1,672 sq ft
Lot Size 0.0000
Stories 2
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry In Basement
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features On Street
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water, City/town Sewer
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven
Annual Tax $4,118
Assessed Value $351,700

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $215
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure
Amenities Laundry
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 2
Pets Yes
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["2/3 Family"]
Unit/Building 2
Sq Ft Source Measured
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 60 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,672 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
2
Entry Level
2

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1880
Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water, City/Town Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities:
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
St. Theresa of the Child Jesus School
0.1 mi
Grades PK-08
A
John F Kennedy School
0.5 mi | #49 of 352 | Score: 57.2
Improved 6 spots from last year
-1 below state avg
474 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
A+
Maria L. Baldwin School
0.5 mi | #47 of 825 | Score: 62.5
Dropped 44 spots from last year
+4.3 above state avg
385 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
Next Wave Junior High School
0.6 mi
11 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
Allium Montessori School
0.8 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
1.2 mi | #66 of 352 | Score: 54.0
Dropped 1 spots from last year
-4.2 below state avg
278 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
F
Full Circle High School
0.6 mi | #334 of 346 | Score: 23.6
Improved 32 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
60 students Diverse
Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
B+
Somerville High School
0.6 mi | #125 of 346 | Score: 58.3
Improved 117 spots from last year
+0.1 above state avg
1,367 students Diverse
17 sports • 1,566 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
Curtis-Tufts School
1.2 mi
18 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

38 Harvard St # 2, Somerville MA 02143

Somerville, MA 02143

Listing Information

Listing Agent Mary and Spencer Lane
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave.
Office Phone 617-864-8566
Agent MLS ID TEAM0211
Office MLS ID BB9599
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 7:53 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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