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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.

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms4
  • Mls StatusNew
  • Bathroom2
  • Lot Features Other
  • Parcel Number M:62 B:C L:25,756659

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $1,043,600
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$6,880

Parking

  • Parking Spaces3
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features Off Street, Paved

Rooms

  • Bathroom 1 First
  • Bathroom 2 Second
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 2
  • Bedroom 2 Second,13 x 13
  • Bedroom 3 Second,9 x 15
  • Dining Room First,11 x 13
  • Family Room First,13 x 15
  • Full Bath2
  • Kitchen First,13 x 18
  • Living Room First,17 x 13
  • Master Bedroom Second,20

Basic Information

  • List Price$1,285,000
  • MLS Number73551329
  • Modification Date07/17/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence
  • Virtual TourView Tour

Location

  • NeighborhoodUnion Square
  • SubdivisionUnion Square
  • Address59 Putnam Street
  • Building Number59
  • CountyMiddlesex
  • StateMA
  • StreetPutnam Street
  • TownSomerville
  • Zip02143

Building

  • BasementPartial, Interior Entry, Dirt Floor
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplaces Total 1
  • FoundationStone, Brick/Mortar
  • Patio And Porch Features Porch
  • Property StyleOther (See Remarks)
  • Rooms8
  • Year Built1867
  • Year Built Details Approximate
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.13

Interior

  • Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet, Laminate
  • Interior Features In-Law Floorplan

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Porch, Fenced Yard, Garden
  • Fencing Fenced

Utilities

  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet2,230
  • Building Area Source Measured
  • Living Area 2,230
  • Lot Size Square Feet 5,662
  • Lot Size Units Acres

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Bike Path
    • Highway Access
    • Park
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • T-Station
    • University
    • Walk/Jog Trails
  • Appliances IncludedRange, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Legal

  • ZoningNR

Other

  • Date Listed07/17/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count1

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Listed by Thalia C. Tringo of Thalia Tringo & Associates Real Estate,Inc.

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