When was property at 18 Forster Street built and last sold?

The property at 18 Forster Street was built in 1900 and last sold on Jul 12, 2019 for $975,000.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 18 Forster Street is $945,151.

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Somerville

02145

Winter Hill

18 Forster St

$975,000

● House - Off Market

18 Forster St

Somerville, MA 02145

3 Beds

1 Bath, 1 Half Bath

1,954 Ft²

$1,318,256

RealtyHop Estimate

42.53%

Since Aug 1, 2019

MA-Boston

Primary Model

About This Property

Rare opportunity to own this single-family house on a lovely corner lot in Somerville! Situated on a tree-lined side street atop Winter Hill, this 3-bed/1.5-bath Colonial offers the updates you want while still keeping the character and warmth that makes this house feel like home. The first-floor space flows from the front entrance with classic staircase and beautiful stained-glass window to the living and dining rooms with crown molding, a new 1/2 bath, and a kitchen with built-in shelving, butcher-block island, and 6-burner range. The second floor features two bedrooms, an office area, more built-in shelving, and a gut-renovated bathroom. The spacious third-floor bedroom boasts seasonal city skyline views and has been updated with new carpet and a ductless heating/cooling unit, with the option to easily add a third bathroom. An absolutely gorgeous patio area completes this serene property. Close to Magoun SQ, GLX stops, MBTA buses, Assembly Row, and easy access to 93. Welcome home!

Unit Size

1,954 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

0.06 acres

Price per sqft

$473

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$571

HOA Dues

Year Built

1900

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Last updated: 5 months ago (MLSPIN #72487396)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Jul 17, 2019	Sold	Premium
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Apr 24, 2019	Listed by Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest	$924,900
Listed by Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Oct 2, 2017	Sold	Premium
Sold
Jul 15, 2017	Listed by Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest	$779,900
Listed by Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Feb 28, 1998	Sold	Premium
Sold
Aug 1, 1997	Listed	$179,000
Listed

	GREAT SINGLE FAMILY, NICE YD, VERY LARGE KITCHEN; PARTIALLY FINISHED. WALK-UP ATTIC, LARGE BATHROOM, MANY UPDATES. NICE NEIGHBORHOOD, MASTER BDRM HAS BEEN REMODELED TO INCLUDE A BDRM FOR AN OFFICE

Property Highlights

Parking Available

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Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1900

Effective Year Built: 1900
Building Count: 1
Total Rooms: 7
Bedroom Count: 3
Bathroom Count: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Partial Bathrooms: 2
Building Condition: 6
Building Quality: 0
Construction Type: 0
Building Style: 15
Exterior Walls Type: 19
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 1
Roof Cover Type: 15
Floor Count: 300
Living Units: 1
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 2
Basement Area: 0
Garage Type: 7
Parking Space Count: 1
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 0
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 2,640

Total Building Area: 1,954
Gross Building Area: 3,165
Building Area: 1,954
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Air Conditioning: 0

Heating: 4
Heated Square Feet: 1,954
Heating Fuel Type: 3

Utilities

Sewer System: 0

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Land Acres: 0000000061
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: 20678040

District: 274
Parcel: SOME M:48 B:F L:3
Block: F
Lot: 3
Municipality: SOMERVILLE
Latitude: 42.3931
Longitude: -71.0993

Address

Full Address: 18 Forster St

Address - House Number: 18
Address - Street Name: Forster
Address - Suffix Type: St
State: MA
City Name: Somerville
Carrier Code: C077
4-Digit Zip Code: 2728
Zip Code: 02145

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2024

Tax Amount: $1,087,100

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.1791

Valuation Date: Mar 13, 2024
Confidence Score: 76
Final Value: 1,253,371
High Value: 1,477,949
Low Value: 1,028,793

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Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2024

Assessed Total Value: $1,033,400
Assessed Land Value: $359,200
Assessed Improvements Value: $674,200

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: Jul 12, 2019

Current Sale Recording Date: Jul 17, 2019
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Current Sale Document Type: O
Current Sale Input Document Number: 102083
Previous Sale Recording Date: Oct 02, 2017
Previous Sale Amount: $845,000
Previous Sale Document Type: O

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Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$1,039,500

Sale Price/ft²

$642

Below Asking

0.01%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

2148 ft²

Average Home Age

114 years

Currently For Sale

29 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Last Updated: 5 months ago
Data Source: MLS PIN, MLS# 72487396

18 Forster St

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