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40 Simpson Ave, Somerville MA 02144

Somerville, MA 02144 • Davis Square
$1,299,000
Est. $6,768/month
6
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,177
Sq Ft
$409
Price/Sq Ft
0.07
Acres
1910
Year Built
1
Garage Space
3
Days on Market
Active Open House Listed Jul 8, 2026 • MLS# 73543808 Copied! • Updated Jul 11, 2026

Open House Schedule

12
Jul
Sunday, July 12
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT

About this home

Located at 40 Simpson Ave, just blocks from Davis Square and Tufts Campus, this 3,177 sq. ft. Philadelphia-style home offers significant potential. The property features a new roof, vinyl and aluminum siding, a one-car garage with a long driveway, and a basement with ample headroom.With a Walk Score of 93, the house is steps away from restaurants, Hodgkins-Curtin Park, and both the Red and Green Line T stations. While the interior requires updating, this 2.75-story residence is a must-see. Open Houses Saturday and Sunday 11-1

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Property History

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Listed for Sale
Jul 8, 2026
$1,299,000
Original listing
Agent: Jack Lister Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $0 $1,388,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$0
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$1,388,300

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year Built 1910
Living Area 3,177 sq ft
Lot Size 0.07 acres
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 13

Investment Metrics

Units 2
Unit 1 Rent — · N
Unit 2 Rent — · N
Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Unfinished
Laundry None
Features None
Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Rain Gutters
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Enclosed
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, On Street
Total Spaces 4
Electric 60 Amps/less
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range

Financial

Annual Tax 0.00
Assessed Value $1,388,300
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract, Lender Approval Required
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 3 days

Property Overview

Property Type
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1910
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,177 sq ft
Total Rooms
13
Stories
3
Levels
3

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full, Unfinished
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1910
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch: Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Frontage: 30.00 ft
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, On Street
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
A
John F Kennedy School
0.8 mi | #50 of 352 | Score: 56.7
Improved 5 spots from last year
-1.5 below state avg
439 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
St. Theresa of the Child Jesus School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
Arthur D Healey School
1.5 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
B+
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
2.0 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
C-
Winter Hill Community School
2.0 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
2.1 mi | #245 of 352 | Score: 37.0
Improved 6 spots from last year
-21.2 below state avg
747 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
Tufts Educational Day Care Center
< 0.1 mi
Grades PK-K
A+
Benjamin G Brown School
0.5 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
2.2 mi
250 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-01
M

Middle Schools

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

High Schools

2 schools
F
Full Circle High School
1.7 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
1.7 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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Neighborhood

Davis Square

40 Simpson Ave, Somerville MA 02144

Somerville, MA 02144

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jack Lister
Listing Office Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty
Office Phone 978-475-4411
Agent MLS ID BB923681
Office MLS ID AN1293
Listing Data Updated Jul 11, 2026 5:57 PM 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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