Rare 4-family Mansard in Spring Hill, the historic Robinson-Bird house built in 1852, lots of character, income producing, 4 parking spaces (6 if move shed) on 8,276 sf lot, one of the largest multi-family lots on the market. This well-maintained multi-family has been lovingly cared for by the same family for the past 67 years. Architecture is Italianate, second empire with high ceilings, front floor to ceiling windows, original pine + Douglas fir flooring, original crown moldings, ceiling medallions, views of Boston! Property offers great flexibility for the multi-generational families, or outstanding income producing investment property. Breathtaking grounds w/mature flowering cherry trees, dogwoods, hydrangeas, roses, perennial beds. Each unit separate gas/steam heat and electric. Newer 2024 gas fired boiler, Windows + roof replaced in 2013. Washer/Dryer in basement. Convenient to public T + Porter, Harvard, Davis + Union Squares.Tenants are tenants at will. Amazing property.
Sold for $2,100,000 on 08/01/25
$2,100,000
38 Spring St, Somerville, MA 02143
7beds
3,955sqft
4 Family - 4 Units Up/Down
Built in 1852
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$-- Zestimate®
$531/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 02, 2025 at 05:30am
Listed by:
The Carol Kelly Team 617-686-9996,
Compass 617-303-0067,
Shannah Hall 617-686-9996
Bought with:
The Collective
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73393600
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Multi Units, Unit Control
Appliances
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Crown Molding, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Country Kitchen, Living Room, Kitchen, Sunroom, Office/Den
- Flooring: Hardwood, Pine, Wood
- Windows: Picture Window, Box/Bay/Bow Window(s), Screens
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Sump Pump,Concrete,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,955
- Total interior livable area: 3,955 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,955
- Finished area below ground: 1,299
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Fruit Trees, Garden
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City View(s), City
Lot
- Size: 8,276 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Greenhouse
- Parcel number: 753952
- Zoning: NR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 4 Family - 4 Units Up/Down
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1852
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public, Individual Meter
- Utilities for property: for Electric Dryer
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Somerville
HOA & financial
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 4700
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/1/2025 | Sold | $2,100,000+13.5%$531/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73393600 | ||
| 6/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,850,000$468/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73393600 | ||
Public tax history
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Neighborhood: Spring Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10John F. Kennedy Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Somerville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10Winter Hill Community SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.7 mi