Tucked away on a quiet, friendly one-way street, this Mansard-style single-family offers peaceful living without sacrificing city convenience. With 3 bedrooms and a home office, this is the perfect urban family home. There’s plenty of outside space on the front porch, large back deck, and private balcony. The first floor features the living room, dining room, kitchen, full bath & laundry. The second floor has 3 bedrooms, a full bath and bonus room. 39 Alston has been updated for the future with an energy-efficient heat pump system for year-round heating & cooling as well as a dedicated level 2 EV charger in the driveway. You are alongside the community path, about 4 mins to East Somerville T and 8 minutes to Union T. There are a host of bus routes at your doorstep and easy access to route 28 and i93. Located just a short distance from the vibrant dining and shops of Union Square, you are at the heart of everything Somerville has to offer and just minutes from downtown Boston.
Property Details
Price:
$925,000
MLS #:
73508506
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Listed Date:
Apr 28, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,523
Total Sq Ft:
1,523
Lot Size:
1,591 sqft / 0.04 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1890
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Schools
Elementary School:
Capuano/East Somerville
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
1523
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Heat Pump
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate
Heating
Heat Pump
Interior Features
Bonus Room
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Exterior
Architectural Style
Victorian, Second Empire
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
Construction Materials
Frame
Open Parking Spaces
1
Open Parking YN
1
Parking Features
Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Parking Spots
1
Parking Total
1
Roof
Shingle
Window Features
Insulated Windows
Financial
Tax Year
2026
Taxes
$4,311
Map
Community
- Address39 Alston Street Somerville MA
- CitySomerville
- CountyMiddlesex
- Zip Code02143
Subdivisions in Somerville
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Somerville as of Apr 29, 2026
32
Single Family Listed
57
Avg DOM
697
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,396,009
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 39 Alston Street Somerville MA is a Single Family for sale in Somerville, MA, 02143. It is listed for $925,000 and features 3 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,523 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1890. The current price per square foot is $607. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Somerville is $697. The average listing price for Single Family in Somerville is $1,396,009. To schedule a showing of MLS#73508506 at 39 Alston Street in Somerville, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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39 Alston Street
Somerville, MA