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178 Central Street, Somerville MA 02145

Somerville, MA 02145
$2,499,000
Est. $14,409/month
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,107
Sq Ft
$804
Price/Sq Ft
0.17
Acres
1844
Year Built
10 hours 14 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed Feb 24, 2026 • MLS# 73479603 Copied!

About this home

The Preservation Award winning Adams–Locke House is a stunning representation of Greek Revival architecture nestled behind a beautiful garden, setback from the road with 5 luxurious outdoor spaces and a two car garage. This home, on The Historic Register, is highlighted by a charming front porch welcoming you home with Doric columns. The house has been beautifully restored to reflect the grandeur of its era with a double parlor graced by fireplace, 9 foot ceilings, 6 over 6 towering windows, ceiling medallions, bull's-eye moldings & pocket doors. Formal dining room w/ original built-ins. All while including modern conveniences such as central air and a chic farmer's kitchen overlooking the beautiful fenced in back patio. The home offers plenty of space for any family with four large bedrooms including two with en-suite bathrooms. The sizeable finished attic & full height basement offer bountiful opportunity to grow. Unique and decadent front yard & romantic deck off the bedroom level.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1844
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,107 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Open House Schedule

26
Feb
Thursday, February 26
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EST
28
Feb
Saturday, February 28
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EST
26
Feb
Thursday, February 26
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EST

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1844
Living Area 3,107 sq ft
Lot Size 0.17 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Central, Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry In Basement
Features 1/4 Bath, Bonus Room

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Greek Revival
Roof Shingle, Rubber

Parking

Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Paved
Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $18,872
Assessed Value $1,099,500

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: 1/4 Bath, Bonus Room
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Greek Revival
Year Built: 1844
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Foundation: Other

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:

Location

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Neighborhood

178 Central Street, Somerville MA 02145

Somerville, MA 02145

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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

9 schools
C+
Arthur D Healey School
0.3 mi | #236 of 352 | Score: 37.5
Improved 27 spots from last year
-20.7 below state avg
482 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
St. Theresa of the Child Jesus School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
C-
Winter Hill Community School
0.8 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
C+
East Somerville Community School
0.9 mi | #245 of 352 | Score: 37.0
Improved 6 spots from last year
-21.2 below state avg
747 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
A
John F Kennedy School
0.9 mi | #50 of 352 | Score: 56.7
Improved 5 spots from last year
-1.5 below state avg
439 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
B+
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
1.1 mi | #134 of 352 | Score: 45.7
Improved 40 spots from last year
-12.6 below state avg
553 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
A+
Benjamin G Brown School
0.8 mi | #78 of 824 | Score: 60.5
Dropped 61 spots from last year
+2.3 above state avg
219 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
Capuano Early Childhood Center
1.0 mi
250 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-01
Tufts Educational Day Care Center
1.3 mi
Grades PK-K
M

Middle Schools

1 school
Next Wave Junior High School
0.6 mi
16 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

2 schools
F
Full Circle High School
0.6 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
0.6 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
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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Feb 24, 2026
$2,499,000
Original listing
Agent: Betsy Herald Office: The Charles Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Feb 24, 2026 New Listing Added $2,499,000

Market Statistics

Time on Market
10 hours 14 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$804

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $18,872 $1,099,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$18,872
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$1,099,500

Listing Information

Listing Agent Betsy Herald
Listing Office The Charles Realty
Agent MLS ID BB981859
Office MLS ID BB9906
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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