For Sale

70 Oxford St, Somerville, MA

Somerville · MA 02143

$2,325,000
Price
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
3550
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1885
Lot size: 6,467 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot: $655 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 3 Off Street Spaces
Heating & cooling: Heat, Window AC

About this home

Set on a quiet, tree-lined street in coveted Spring Hill, 70 Oxford Street is a grand Victorian offering exceptional scale, period character, and meaningful opportunity for its next chapter. Built in 1885 and set on a nearly 6,500-square-foot lot, this distinctive single-family home offers approximately 3,550 square feet of flexible living space, including five bedrooms and 2.5 baths. A welcoming covered front porch introduces interiors defined by soaring ceilings, oversized windows, and original architectural detail. The main living level offers generous entertaining spaces, anchored by an elegant living room with period features including a carved mantel, decorative ceiling medallion, and hand-plastered crown molding. The renovated kitchen opens to the dining area and features marble countertops, a Calacatta marble island, and access to a large rear deck overlooking a deep, private backyard framed by mature landscaping. Significant improvements were completed between 2013 and 2015, including updates to the plumbing and electrical systems, closed-cell spray-foam insulation, and replacement of all windows except the original stained-glass window and skylight—preserving select architectural details while improving the home’s comfort and efficiency. The second floor includes three bedrooms, an office, and a full bath. Above, the oversized top-floor primary suite offers exceptional potential for a buyer ready to personalize and improve the space, including an opportunity to complete a future spa-inspired primary bath. The walk-out lower level provides additional flexibility and may appeal to buyers seeking guest, in-law, office, recreation, or future accessory-use potential. With its architectural presence, expansive footprint, private outdoor space, and prime Spring Hill location near Union Square, Porter Square, Harvard, and the Green Line, 70 Oxford presents a rare opportunity to enjoy a remarkable home today while thoughtfully enhancing it over time.

Neighborhood & Transit

Spring Hill

70 Oxford St, Somerville · MA 02143

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

  • Gilman Square Green 0.25 mi
  • Magoun Square Green 0.46 mi

Price Insight

Days on Market:
163 days
Listing Price:
$2,325,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$655
Tax Assessment:
$1,446,900 in 2025
Taxes:
$1,316 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,550 Sq.Ft (Includes Basement)
Kitchen
Dishwasher, Range, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Unknown
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
9
Above grade area
2619
Flooring
Hardwood
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Forced Air, Unit Control
Heating Zone
2
Cooling
Window AC
Cooling Zones
Unknown
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Unknown

Exterior Features

Lot Size
6,467 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Paved Drive
Exterior Features
Porch, Deck, Fenced Yard

Parking

Garage Parking
0 Parking Spaces
Off Street Parking
3 Parking Spaces, Off-Street, Paved Driveway

Construction Details

Construction Type
Brick
Siding
Wood
Roof
Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Listing information

Listing agent
The Moving Greater Boston Team
Listing office
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential
MLS PIN #
73523420