48 Springfield Street, a charming Village Victorian, offers a rare opportunity to own a versatile 2-family home just a block from vibrant Inman Square. The 1st floor unit offers four rooms & is currently configured as a 1 bedroom, with potential to easily create a 2nd bedroom. High ceilings, bright airy rooms & freshly refinished hardwood floors highlight the unit’s character. The charming 2nd unit spans 2 levels and features a flexible floor plan with up to 3 bedrooms. Outside, 2 car parking & a cozy yard complete the property. Offering exceptional flexibility, this home is ideal for owner-occupants and investors alike—live in 1 unit & rent the other, renovate to your taste, convert to single-family, or explore other possibilities. With a Walk Score® of 96, the location is exceptionally convenient. Situated on the Cambridge city line, enjoy Inman Square & everything Union Square offers, including Green Line access. Harvard, MIT, Kendall Square & downtown Boston are within easy reach.
For sale
$1,049,000
48 Springfield St, Somerville, MA 02143
4beds
2,301sqft
Est.:
Multi Family
Built in 1875
-- sqft lot
$1,220,300 Zestimate®
$456/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Charming village victorianCozy yardFreshly refinished hardwood floorsHigh ceilingsFlexible floor plan
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 13 hours ago
Listed by:
Mike Cohen 617-852-1160,
Compass 617-303-0067
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73488697
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
Features
- Laundry Room, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Office/Den
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Box/Bay/Bow Window(s)
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,301
- Total interior livable area: 2,301 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,301
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street, Tandem, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Size: 2,600 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Foundation area: 9999999
- Parcel number: M:76 B:D L:4,758542
- Zoning: RB
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1875
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Somerville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $456/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,100,400
- Annual tax amount: $12,005
- Date on market: 3/18/2026
- Total actual rent: 0
Estimated market value
$1,220,300
$1.09M - $1.35M
$2,959/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/1998 | Sold | $232,250$101/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,005 +4.4% | $1,100,400 +0.7% |
| 2024 | $11,497 +4.4% | $1,092,900 +2.6% |
| 2023 | $11,010 +6.3% | $1,064,800 +4.7% |
| 2022 | $10,357 +4.1% | $1,017,400 +4.2% |
| 2021 | $9,951 +5.9% | $976,500 +4.8% |
| 2020 | $9,399 +10.1% | $931,500 +17.4% |
| 2019 | $8,539 +6.1% | $793,600 +11.5% |
| 2018 | $8,049 +4.7% | $711,700 +8.1% |
| 2017 | $7,686 +11.9% | $658,600 +20.2% |
| 2016 | $6,866 | $548,000 |
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Est. payment
$5,967/mo
Principal & interest
$5084
Property taxes
$883
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Union Square
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln ParkGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Somerville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
- NACapuano Early Childhood CenterGrades: PK-1Distance: 0.8 mi
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