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$1,450,000
82 Days On Site

79 Willow Ave
Somerville, MA 02144

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
5
Beds
3
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
2,513
SqFt
$577
/SqFt
1897
Built
Subdivision:
Davis Square
County:
Middlesex

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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.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$1,450,000
Days On Site 
82 Days
Bedrooms 
5
Inside Area (SqFt) 
2,513 sqft
Total Baths 
3
Full Baths 
3
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
0.08 Acres
Year Built 
1897
MLS® Number 
73481594
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$12,049.33
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Public Records
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
yesterdayListing updated with changes from the MLS®
3 weeks agoPrice changed to $1,450,000
3 weeks agoStatus changed to Active
3 months agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.08
Disclosures 
[1] Third (3rd) floor tub / shower inoperable and sold "AS IS." [2] Microwave inoperable and sold "AS IS."
Foundation 
Stone
Parking 
PavedOff StreetOn Street
Parking Spaces 
4
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Above 
2513
SqFt Total 
2513
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
NR
Interior Features
Appliances 
Gas Water HeaterRangeDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherDryer
Basement 
Unfinished
Cooling 
Window Unit(s)
Electric 
FusesCircuit Breakers
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplaces 
1
Flooring 
Wood
Heating 
Natural GasForced AirFireplace(s)
Interior 
Entrance FoyerWalk-In Closet(s)
Window Features 
Bay Window(s)
Bathroom 1 
Dimensions - 6x4Level - FirstArea - 24
Bathroom 2 
Dimensions - 7x6Level - SecondArea - 42
Bathroom 3 
Dimensions - 7x5Level - ThirdArea - 35
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 13x11Level - FirstArea - 143
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 13x13Level - SecondArea - 169
Bedroom 4 
Dimensions - 12x11Level - SecondArea - 132
Bedroom 5 
Dimensions - 19x11Level - ThirdArea - 209
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 15x13Level - FirstArea - 195
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 11x10Level - FirstArea - 110
Living Room 
Dimensions - 14x13Level - FirstArea - 182
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 15x13Level - SecondArea - 195
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Frame
Exterior 
Other
Fencing 
Fenced
Patio And Porch 
PatioPorchEnclosed
Roof 
Shingle
Windows/Doors 
Bay Window(s)
Community Features
Community Features 
Park
MLS Area 
Davis Square
Listing courtesy of Anthony Privitera of Francis D. Privitera, Jr.



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