$1,850,000

38 Spring St Somerville, MA 02143

$10,000
Closing credit¹
7 beds
4 full, 1 partial
3,955 sqft
0.2 acres
$468 / sqft
Multi-Family

Property details

About 38 Spring St

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.

Highlights

Home typeMulti Family
HeatingBaseboard, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingWindow Unit(s), Multi Unit(s), Other
Size3,955 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.19 Acres
Year built1852
ParkingPaved Drive, Off Street
MLS #73393600
ViewCity

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Freezer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Pine, Wood
  • Interior: Crown Molding, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Country Kitchen, Living Room, Kitchen, Sunroom, Office/Den
  • Total Bedroom Count: 7
  • Parking: Paved Drive, Off Street
  • View: City
  • Exterior: Fruit Trees, Garden
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s), Multi Unit(s), Other
  • List Price: $1,850,000
  • Price/SqFt: $467
  • Annual Tax Amount: $16,894
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: From Somerville Ave, turn onto Central Street, 2nd left onto Atherton and right onto Spring Street.
  • Year Built: 1852
  • Stories: 4
  • Living Area: 3,955 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.19 Acres
  • MLS Number: 73393600
  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • Office Name: Compass
  • Office Phone: (617) 303-0067
  • Listing Agent: The Carol Kelly Team

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Price information

Property sales

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$1,605,900$16,894
2022$1,551,500$15,794
2021$1,481,100$15,092
2020$1,454,300$14,674
2019$1,242,000$13,364

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

7

Maria L. Baldwin

Public District PK-5

0.5 mi

85 Oxford St

7

Graham and Parks

Public District PK-5

0.8 mi

44 Linnaean St

7

Benjamin G Brown

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

201 Willow Ave

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 $81,563. Residents of Somerville, MA typically earn between $100k-200k each year. Typical family type is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

34%
<35k
24%
35k-100k
39%
100k-200k
3%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

74%
Single, No Kids
1%
Single, with Kids
18%
Married, No Kids
7%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

5%
<11 yrs old
1%
12-17 yrs old
57%
18-34 yrs old
29%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Music ConcertsMusic Concerts
  • Art MuseumsArt Museums
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking

Where do the neighbors shop?

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

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • ChipotleChipotle
  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Boston MarketBoston Market

What do the neighbors drive?

  • VolkswagenVolkswagen
  • AudiAudi
  • MercedesMercedes

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 38 Spring St

The listing price of 38 Spring St property is $1,850,000.

The property 38 Spring St is a multi located in Somerville, Massachusetts, 02143.

Active Listing: 38 Spring St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 38 Spring St are: Maria L. Baldwin (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Graham and Parks (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Benjamin G Brown (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), John F Kennedy (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Winter Hill Community (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Somerville High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Cambridge Rindge and Latin (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Full Circle High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $16,894 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The property 38 Spring St is 3,955 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 38 Spring St is 1852.

This home is located at 38 Spring St in Somerville, MA and zip code 02143 in the Spring Hill neighborhood. This 3,955 square foot home, which was built in 1852, sits on a 0.19 acre lot. Features: 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 19, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,850,000.

While more than 34 listings in Somerville, MA in May 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 7 listings sold at asking price, and more than 22 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Somerville, MA increased by 10% between April and May 2025. While the average time on the market in May 2025 was 38 days, the median list price was $1,100,000.

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

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