$2,100,000
SOLD AUG 1, 2025

38 Spring St Somerville, MA 02143

Spring Hill Neighborhood
7 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,955 Sq Ft
8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$531 Per Sq Ft

14% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Greenhouse
  • City View
  • Fruit Trees
  • Somerville High School Rated A-
  • 0.19 Acre Lot
  • 3-minute walk to Bailey Park

About This Home

As of August 2025

Rare 4-family Mansard in Spring Hill, the historic Robinson-Bird house built in 1852, lots of character, income producing, 4 parking spaces (6 if move shed) on 8,276 sf lot, one of the largest multi-family lots on the market. This well-maintained multi-family has been lovingly cared for by the same family for the past 67 years. Architecture is Italianate, second empire with high ceilings, front floor to ceiling windows, original pine + Douglas fir flooring, original crown moldings, ceiling medallions, views of Boston! Property offers great flexibility for the multi-generational families, or outstanding income producing investment property. Breathtaking grounds w/mature flowering cherry trees, dogwoods, hydrangeas, roses, perennial beds. Each unit separate gas/steam heat and electric. Newer 2024 gas fired boiler, Windows + roof replaced in 2013. Washer/Dryer in basement. Convenient to public T + Porter, Harvard, Davis + Union Squares.Tenants are tenants at will. Amazing property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

The Carol Kelly Team

Compass Listed on: 06/19/2025

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Co-Listed By

Shannah Hall

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Last Buyer's Agent

The Collective

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,526

Year Built

  • Built in 1852

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Quadruplex
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • Crown Molding
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • City Views
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Pine Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Block Basement Construction

Parking

  • 4 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Greenhouse
  • Shed
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit and schools

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 4 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Total Actual Rent $4,700
  • Rent includes unit 1(water hot water), unit 2(water hot water), unit 3(water hot water), unit 4(water hot water)
  • Assessor Parcel Number 753952

Community Details

Amenities

  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Park
  • Bike Trail

Additional Features

  • 4 Units
  • Net Operating Income $56,400

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,526

Year Built

Built in 1852

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Property Sub Type: 4 Family - 4 Units Up/Down
  • Year Built: 1852
  • Levels: 4
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Certified Historic,Renovated Since
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • APOD AVAILABLE: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 4

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Pine, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Crown Molding, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Country Kitchen, Living Room, Kitchen, Sunroom, Office/Den
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Freezer
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3955
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1299
  • Living Area: 3955
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 4
  • Window Features: Picture Window, Box/Bay/Bow Window(s), Screens
  • MAIN LO: AN2383
  • MAIN SO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fruit Trees, Garden
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Greenhouse
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: City View(s), City
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Dryer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s), Multi Units, Unit Control
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public, Individual Meter
  • HEAT UNITS: 4
  • HEAT ZONES: 4
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks
  • Rent Includes: Unit 1(Water,Hot Water), Unit 2(Water,Hot Water), Unit 3(Water,Hot Water), Unit 4(Water,Hot Water)
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 753952
  • Zoning: NR
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8276
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 17525.6

Multi Family

  • Net Operating Income: 56400
  • Number Of Units Total: 4
  • Total Actual Rent: 4700
  • LEVELS 1: 1
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • LEVELS 4: 1
  • LEVELS 3: 1
  • LEASE 2: N
  • LEASE 1: N
  • FLRS 3: 2

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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/01/2025 08/01/25 Sold $2,100,000 +13.5% $531 / Sq Ft
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2025 06/19/25 For Sale $1,850,000 -- $468 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    The Carol Kelly Team

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  • Shannah Hall

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Shannah Hall

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    (617) 686-9996

    3 in this area

    12 Total Sales

    Shannah Hall
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    The Collective

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    (617) 807-0853

    4 in this area

    143 Total Sales

    The Collective
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73393600

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Massachusetts Middlesex County Somerville 02143 Spring Hill

38 Spring St, Somerville, MA

Sold

MultiFamily

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