59 Putnam St Somerville, MA 02143
Prospect Hill NeighborhoodEstimated payment $7,554/month
Highlights
- 0.13 Acre Lot
- Property is near public transit and schools
- 1 Fireplace
- Somerville High School Rated A-
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
About This Home
Occupied for generations by 1 family, this Union Sq. home is on market for the 1st time since 1950. On a large lot w/driveway and yard, the house is currently configured as a SF w/ au pair apt on the rear half of the 2nd floor. The main house has LR w/fp, family room, DR, spacious kitchen, full bath, and laundry room on the 1st fl and 2 bedrooms upstairs. First fl kitchen door leads to a roomy deck, an enclosed stair to the au pair suite, the driveway, and the spacious yard w/shed. The apt on the 2nd fl has a bedroom, hall, kitchen, full bath, and fire escape. It can be integrated into the 2nd fl by reopening a hallway door. Possible renovations include a SF w/backyard ADU or a 2-3 family dwelling; buyers must do their own due diligence regarding zoning/development potential. Prime location btwn Union and Gilman Sq. GLX stations w/walkability to shops and eateries, commuter/bike path to Boston, parks, and more. Easy access to MIT, Harvard, Tufts, Kendall Sq., Boston, hwys, airport.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,881
Year Built
- Built in 1867
Lot Details
- 5,662 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced Yard
- Garden
- Property is zoned NR
Home Design
- Brick Foundation
- Stone Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2,230 Sq Ft Home
- 1 Fireplace
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Laminate
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- In-Law or Guest Suite
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Partial Basement
- Interior Basement Entry
- Dirt Floor
Parking
- 3 Car Parking Spaces
- Paved Parking
- 3 Open Parking Spaces
- Off-Street Parking
Utilities
- No Cooling
- 3 Heating Zones
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Baseboard Heating
Additional Features
- Porch
- Property is near public transit and schools
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number M:62 B:C L:25,756659
Community Details
Recreation
- Park
- Jogging Path
- Bike Trail
Additional Features
- No Home Owners Association
- Shops
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,667 | $977,700 | $668,900 | $308,800 |
| 2024 | $10,115 | $961,500 | $668,900 | $292,600 |
| 2023 | $9,891 | $956,600 | $668,900 | $287,700 |
| 2022 | $9,165 | $900,300 | $637,000 | $263,300 |
| 2021 | $8,717 | $855,400 | $606,700 | $248,700 |
| 2020 | $8,345 | $827,100 | $583,300 | $243,800 |
| 2019 | $7,486 | $695,700 | $507,200 | $188,500 |
| 2018 | $7,292 | $644,700 | $461,200 | $183,500 |
| 2017 | $7,035 | $602,800 | $435,000 | $167,800 |
| 2016 | $7,205 | $575,000 | $397,800 | $177,200 |
| 2015 | $7,184 | $569,700 | $395,600 | $174,100 |
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/17/2026 07/17/26 | For Sale | $1,285,000 | -- | $576 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $91,368 | -- |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $211,000 | No Value Available |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73551329
APN: SOME-000062-C000000-000025
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