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$1,399,000

79 Willow Ave, Somerville MA 02144
Somerville, MA 02144
Listed by Anthony Privitera
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Living area
2,513 sqft
Year built
1897

About this home

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.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
73481594
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Davis Square
Status
Active
Days on market
175
On market date
March 2, 2026
Stories
N/A
Garage spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.08 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Benjamin G Brown
0.29 mi away · Grades 0-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
181
Student:teacher ratio
15.1:1
District
Somerville
Middle
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.59 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
262
Student:teacher ratio
8.2:1
District
Cambridge
High
Curtis-Tufts
0.8 mi away · Grades 10-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
12
Student:teacher ratio
4.0:1
District
Medford

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$8,575/mo
$279,800 down
$1,119,200 loan
Principal & interest$7,259
Property tax (est.)$1,166
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 7, 2026.

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