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59 Putnam Street

Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143
$1,305,000
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,230 Living Area
  • Property Description
    Occupied for generations by 1 family, this Union Sq. home is on market for the 1st time since 1950. On a large lot w/driveway and yard, the house is currently configured as a SF w/ au pair apt on the rear half of the 2nd floor. The main house has LR w/fp, family room, DR, spacious kitchen, full bath, and laundry room on the 1st fl and 2 bedrooms upstairs. First fl kitchen door leads to a roomy deck, an enclosed stair to the au pair suite, the driveway, and the spacious yard w/shed. The apt on the 2nd fl has a bedroom, hall, kitchen, full bath, and fire escape. It can be integrated into the 2nd fl by reopening a hallway door. Possible renovations include a SF w/backyard ADU or a 2-3 family dwelling; buyers must do their own due diligence regarding zoning/development potential. Prime location btwn Union and Gilman Sq. GLX stations w/walkability to shops and eateries, commuter/bike path to Boston, parks, and more. Easy access to MIT, Harvard, Tufts, Kendall Sq., Boston, hwys, airport.
  • Highlights
    • Area: Union Square
    • Parking Spots: 3
    • Property Type: Single Family Residence
    • Total Rooms: 8
    • Status: Closed
    • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Style: Other (See Remarks)
    • Year Built: 1867
  • Additional Details
    • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
    • Exterior Features: Porch, Fenced Yard, Garden
    • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Laminate
    • Interior Features: In-Law Floorplan
    • SqFt Source: Measured
    • Year Built Source: Public Records
    • Basement: Partial, Interior Entry, Dirt Floor
    • Fireplaces: 1
    • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
    • Lot Features: Other
    • Year Built Details: Approximate
    • Zoning: Nr
  • Amenities
    • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station, University
    • Parking Features: Off Street, Paved
  • Utilities
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water Source: Public
  • Fees / Taxes
    • Assessed Value: $1,043,600
    • Taxes: $6,880
    • Tax Year: 2026

Location

59 Putnam Street, Somerville, MA 02143

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