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.
Property Details
Price:
$1,285,000
MLS #:
73551329
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
unionsquare
Listed Date:
Jul 17, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,230
Total Sq Ft:
2,230
Lot Size:
5,662 sqft / 0.13 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1867
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Schools
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
2230
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
None
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Carpet, Laminate
Heating
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Interior Features
In-Law Floorplan
Laundry Features
First Floor
Exterior
Architectural Style
Other (See Remarks)
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station, University
Exterior Features
Porch, Fenced Yard, Garden
Fencing
Fenced
Lot Features
Other
Open Parking Spaces
3
Open Parking YN
1
Parking Features
Off Street, Paved
Parking Spots
3
Parking Total
3
Patio And Porch Features
Porch
Financial
Tax Year
2026
Taxes
$6,881
Map
Community
- Address59 Putnam Street Somerville MA
- CitySomerville
- CountyMiddlesex
- Zip Code02143
Subdivisions in Somerville
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Somerville as of Jul 17, 2026
27
Single Family Listed
49
Avg DOM
686
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,398,385
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 59 Putnam Street Somerville MA is a Single Family for sale in Somerville, MA, 02143. It is listed for $1,285,000 and features 4 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 2,230 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1867. The current price per square foot is $576. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Somerville is $686. The average listing price for Single Family in Somerville is $1,398,385. To schedule a showing of MLS#73551329 at 59 Putnam Street in Somerville, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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59 Putnam Street
Somerville, MA