39 Ash Ave, Somerville, MA, 02145
About This Home
Charming single-family with an oversized lot and inviting backyard patio! This home at 39 Ash Ave was thoughtfully reimagined in 2026, featuring new hardwood flooring, custom shelving, and refreshed cabinetry. The bright, well-proportioned layout offers comfortable living with excellent flow and a flexible floor plan with potential to create a third bedroom or office. Rare for the area, the generous lot provides a spacious backyard with patio—perfect for entertaining, gardening, or unwinding outdoors—along with future expansion potential. Ideally located near Magoun Square, the Green Line Extension, parks, and popular dining. A unique opportunity to enjoy move-in-ready living with exceptional outdoor space and long-term upside
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Good Transit
Very BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Materials
- Foundation: Other
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Finished area above ground: 1,301
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,301
- Total interior livable area: 1,301 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: M:46 B:D L:26,754328
- Zoning: RA
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch,Patio
- Exterior features: Porch,Patio,Storage,Fenced Yard,City View(s),Garden
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Lot size: 4,480 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Paved Drive,Off Street,Deeded,Paved
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $4,343 | $52,116 |
| Home Insurance * | $193 | $2,316 |
| Property Taxes | $769 | $9,228 |
| Electricity | $354 | $4,259 |
| Total | $5,659 | $67,908 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | Listed for sale | $899,000 |
| 2022-11-18 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-10-18 | Listed for rent | $3,500 |
| 2018-04-15 | Listing removed | $679,000 |
| 2018-04-03 | Listed for sale | $679,000 |
| 2017-06-23 | Sold | $660,000 |
| 2017-05-04 | Pending sale | $629,000 |
| 2017-05-03 | Listed for sale | $629,000 |
| 2012-01-20 | Sold | $264,000 |
| 2011-12-16 | Listed for sale | $269,000 |
| 2011-12-16 | Listing removed | $1,850 |
| 2011-11-18 | Price change | $1,850 |
| 2011-11-06 | Listed for rent | $2,100 |
| 2011-08-10 | Listing removed | $315,000 |
| 2011-05-29 | Price change | $315,000 |
| 2011-04-27 | Price change | $324,900 |
| 2011-02-20 | Price change | $339,000 |
| 2011-02-18 | Price change | $358,876 |
| 2010-12-11 | Price change | $379,876 |
| 2010-10-02 | Price change | $369,900 |
| 2010-04-10 | Price change | $376,900 |
| 2010-03-15 | Listed for sale | $379,000 |
| 2003-04-03 | Sold | $298,000 |
| 1998-07-02 | Sold | $132,000 |
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