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$2,499,000
● House - Off Market

178 Central Street

Somerville, MA 02145
bedrooms
4 Beds
bathrooms
3 Baths, 1 Half Bath
square feet
3,107 Ft²
$13,844
Est. Monthly

About This Property

The Preservation Award winning Adams–Locke House is a stunning representation of Greek Revival architecture nestled behind a beautiful garden, setback from the road with 5 luxurious outdoor spaces and a two car garage. This home, on The Historic Register, is highlighted by a charming front porch welcoming you home with Doric columns. The house has been beautifully restored to reflect the grandeur of its era with a double parlor graced by fireplace, 9 foot ceilings, 6 over 6 towering windows, ceiling medallions, bull's-eye moldings & pocket doors. Formal dining room w/ original built-ins. All while including modern conveniences such as central air and a chic farmer's kitchen overlooking the beautiful fenced in back patio. The home offers plenty of space for any family with four large bedrooms including two with en-suite bathrooms. The sizeable finished attic & full height basement offer bountiful opportunity to grow. Unique and decadent front yard & romantic deck off the bedroom level.
Unit Size
3,107 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.17 acres
Price per sqft
$804
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$1,573
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1844

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Last updated: 4 months ago (MLSPIN #73479603)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Jun 15, 2026 Sold
Sold
Mar 5, 2026 In contract -
In contract
Feb 24, 2026 Listed by The Charles Realty $2,499,000
Listed by The Charles Realty
May 20, 2011 Sold
Sold
Mar 3, 2011 Listed by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave. $799,000
Listed by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave.
Adams-Locke house on National & Local Historic Register is a classic example of Greek Revival design.Thoughtfully restored & renovated resulting in preservation awards. Doric columns, ceiling medallions, pocket doors, floor to ceiling windows, SS app, gut reno baths, front&rear staircases, rebuilt fireplace, front&rear porches+deck, paver driveway, expansive lawn, fenced yard, & 2 car garage. Blocks from 2 future T stops, bike path,1 mile to Davis, 2 miles to Harvard. Striking antique!
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Property Highlights

Garage
Parking Available
Air Conditioning
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1844
  • Effective Year Built: 1844
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 9
  • Bedroom Count: 4
  • Bathroom Count: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 3
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 0
  • Building Style: 15
  • Exterior Walls Type: 18
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 1
  • Roof Cover Type: 15
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 2
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 7
  • Parking Space Count: 2
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7,199
  • Total Building Area: 2,596
  • Gross Building Area: 5,124
  • Building Area: 2,596
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 13
  • Heating: 4
  • Heated Square Feet: 2,596
  • Heating Fuel Type: 6

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Land Acres: 0000000165
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 101

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Somerville School District
  • School Tax School District: SOMERVILLE SD
  • Census Tract: 350202

Zoning

  • Zoning: RA

Geography

  • Account Number: 8315050
  • District: 274
  • Parcel: SOME M:48 B:A L:13
  • Block: A
  • Lot: 13
  • Municipality: SOMERVILLE
  • Latitude: 42.3942
  • Longitude: -71.0998

    Address

  • Full Address: 178 Central St
  • Address - House Number: 178
  • Address - Street Name: Central
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Somerville
  • Carrier Code: C077
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 2741
  • Zip Code: 02145

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Amount: $1,755,700

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2261
  • Valuation Date: Mar 13, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 68
  • Final Value: 1,587,953
  • High Value: 1,947,013
  • Low Value: 1,228,893

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2024
  • Assessed Total Value: $1,668,900
  • Assessed Land Value: $630,300
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $1,038,600

    Sales

  • Current Sale Recording Date: Jun 23, 2015
  • Current Sale Document Type: 27
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 96881
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: May 20, 2011
  • Previous Sale Amount: $800,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 27
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 178 Central Street built and last sold?
The property at 178 Central Street was built in 1844 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $0.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 178 Central Street is $2,357,375.
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