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Rare opportunity to own a true single-family home in Davis Square, lovingly maintained by the same family for over 67 years. This 1897 home offers 2,513 square feet across three floors, with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms… including a third floor with plumbing, gas hookups, and a separate staircase, ideal for an ADU or in-law apartment. The spacious layout features a 4-car paver driveway, a cozy rear paver patio with built-in fire pit, and a large 3-season front porch. Period details throughout include a wood fireplace, ornate tin ceilings, iconic wood columns, and crown moldings. Steps to Highland Ave, Davis Square, the Red Line, and everything Somerville has to offer.

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms5
  • Mls StatusPrice Changed
  • Bathroom3
  • Listing Terms Lender Approval Required
  • Parcel Number 751528

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $1,485,300
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$12,049

Parking

  • Parking Spaces4
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features Paved Drive, Off Street, On Street, Paved

Rooms

  • Bathroom 1 First,6 x 4
  • Bathroom 2 Second,7 x 6
  • Bathroom 3 Third,7 x 5
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 3
  • Bedroom 2 First,13 x 11
  • Bedroom 3 Second,13 x 13
  • Bedroom 4 Second,12 x 11
  • Bedroom 5 Third,19 x 11
  • Dining Room First,15 x 13
  • Full Bath3
  • Kitchen First,11 x 10
  • Living Room First,14 x 13
  • Master Bedroom Second,15

Basic Information

  • List Price$1,399,000
  • MLS Number73481594
  • Modification Date06/03/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence
  • Virtual TourView Tour

Location

  • NeighborhoodDavis Square
  • SubdivisionDavis Square
  • Address79 Willow Avenue
  • Building Number79
  • CountyMiddlesex
  • StateMA
  • StreetWillow Avenue
  • TownSomerville
  • Zip02144

Building

  • BasementUnfinished
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplaces Total 1
  • FoundationStone
  • Patio And Porch Features Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Property StyleGarrison
  • Rooms10
  • Utilities For Gas Range, For Electric Range
  • Window Features Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Year Built1897
  • Year Built Details Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.08

Interior

  • Flooring Wood, Wood Laminate, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features Entrance Foyer

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Fenced Yard, Other
  • Fencing Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • RoofShingle

Utilities

  • Cooling Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Electric Fuses, Circuit Breakers,60 Amps/Less
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet2,513
  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 2,513
  • Lot Size Square Feet 3,570
  • Lot Size Units Acres

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Bike Path
    • Park
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • T-Station
    • University
    • Walk/Jog Trails
  • Appliances IncludedGas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Green Energy Efficient Other (See Remarks)

Legal

  • ZoningNR

Other

  • Date Listed03/02/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count10

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Listed by Anthony Privitera of Francis D. Privitera,Jr.

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