$1,248,000

30 Houghton St Somerville, MA 02143

$10,000
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
1,480 sqft
0.03 acres
$843 / sqft
House

Property details

About 30 Houghton St

Darling 3-Bedroom attached single-family Mansard house with a backyard oasis, perfectly situated on the Cambridge line, just minutes from Union & Inman Squares. This home boasts character with high ceilings, bay windows and original wide pine floors. Step inside to find a sprawling, open, and airy living area. The living room features built-in bookshelves and media center, while the large dining room and charming eat-in kitchen designed with checkerboard floors both open to an entertainment size deck and fenced-in yard with a Birch tree providing shade and privacy. Upstairs, you'll find three light-filled bedrooms, including a generous skylit primary bedroom with cathedral ceilings and 2 closets - all sharing a bathroom. Plenty of space to add a 2nd bath. The basement offers ample storage space, a separate woodwork room, and a laundry set. Lead compliant. The perfect walkable spot to enjoy urban life, dining out and easy commute while snuggled into a lovely street and neighborhood!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingBaseboard, Natural Gas
StatusActive
(New)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,480 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.03 Acres
Year built1900
ParkingOn Street
MLS #73363468
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Summary

  • MLS Number: 73363468
  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Real Estate Center
  • Office Phone: (617) 576-3800
  • Listing Agent: Sandrine Deschaux

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jul 17, 2020
Home Sold
$1,040,000
Apr 03, 2000
Home Sold
$260,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$1,091,700$11,485
2023$1,043,300$10,788
2022$974,600$9,921
2021$846,700$8,628
2020$808,000$8,153
2019$720,600$7,754

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

8

Cambridgeport

Public District PK-5

0.4 mi

89 Elm St

4

King Open

Public District PK-5

0.4 mi

850 Cambridge St

6

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

Public District PK-5

0.6 mi

225 Windsor St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $85,435. Typical income of Somerville, MA residents is between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

15%
<35k
49%
35k-100k
31%
100k-200k
5%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

66%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
19%
Married, No Kids
11%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

7%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
51%
18-34 yrs old
30%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Music ConcertsMusic Concerts
  • TennisTennis
  • Art MuseumsArt Museums

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • H&MH&M
  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • ChipotleChipotle
  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Boston MarketBoston Market

What do the neighbors drive?

  • VolkswagenVolkswagen
  • BMWBMW
  • AudiAudi

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • NewsNews
  • AlternativeAlternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 30 Houghton St

This home is located at 30 Houghton St in Somerville, MA and zip code 02143 in the Cobble Hill / Ward 2 neighborhood. This 1,480 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.03 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 23, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,248,000.

In March 2025, from all listings sold in Somerville, MA there were more than 23 sold above asking price, over 14 sold below and more than 5 were sold right at the asked price. Between February and March 2025, Somerville, MA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 38.8%. Listings spent 49 days on the market in March 2025, and had a median list price of $1,105,400 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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