Off Market

79 Willow Ave, Somerville, MA

Somerville · MA 02144

$1,399,000
Price
5
Beds
3
Baths
2513
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1897
Lot size: 3,570 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot: $557 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 4 Off Street Spaces
Heating & cooling: Heat, Window AC

About this home

Rare opportunity to own a true single-family home in Davis Square, lovingly maintained by the same family for over 67 years. This 1897 home offers 2,513 square feet across three floors, with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms? including a third floor with plumbing, gas hookups, and a separate staircase, ideal for an ADU or in-law apartment. The spacious layout features a 4-car paver driveway, a cozy rear paver patio with built-in fire pit, and a large 3-season front porch. Period details throughout include a wood fireplace, ornate tin ceilings, iconic wood columns, and crown moldings. Steps to Highland Ave, Davis Square, the Red Line, and everything Somerville has to offer.

Neighborhood & Transit

Davis Square

79 Willow Ave, Somerville · MA 02144

Nearby transit

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

  • Davis Red 0.34 mi
  • Porter Red Commuter Rail 1 route 0.38 mi
    • Fitchburg Line

Price Insight

Days on Market:
246 days
Listing Price:
$1,399,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$557
Tax Assessment:
$1,485,300 in 2026
Taxes:
$1,004 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
0
Living Area
2,513 Sq.Ft
Kitchen
Main Floor, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Dishwasher, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
10
Above grade area
2513
Flooring
Wood, Wood Laminate
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Forced Air, Unit Control
Heating Zone
1
Cooling
Window AC
Cooling Zones
Unknown
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Fuses, Circuit Breakers, 60 Amps/Less

Exterior Features

Lot Size
3,570 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Paved Drive, Fenced/Enclosed
Exterior Features
Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Fenced Yard, Other (See Remarks)

Parking

Garage Parking
0 Parking Spaces
Off Street Parking
4 Parking Spaces, Off-Street, On Street Permit, Paved Driveway

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Vinyl
Roof
Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles

Green Features

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

Room details

Living room level
First Floor
Living room dimensions
14X13
Living room features
Flooring - Hardwood
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room dimensions
15X13
Dining room features
Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Kitchen dimensions
11X10
Primary bedroom dimensions
15X13
Bedroom 2 level
First Floor
Bedroom 2 dimensions
13X11
Bedroom 2 features
Closet - Walk-in
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 dimensions
13X13
Bedroom 3 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 4 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 4 dimensions
12X11
Bedroom 4 features
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 5 level
Third Floor
Bedroom 5 dimensions
19X11
Bedroom 5 features
Flooring - Laminate, Exterior Access, Closet - Double
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 dimensions
6X4
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 2 dimensions
7X6
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom 3 level
Third Floor
Bathroom 3 dimensions
7X5
Bathroom 3 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Listing information

Listing agent
Anthony Privitera
Listing office
Francis D. Privitera, Jr.
MLS PIN #
73481594
Disclosure
[1] Third (3rd) floor tub / shower inoperable and sold AS IS. [2] Microwave inoperable and sold AS IS.