178 Central St, Somerville, MA 02145
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SOLD
JUN 15, 2026

178 Central St
Somerville, MA 02145

Magoun Square
  • 4 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 3,107 sqft

$2,499,000

Last Sold: Jun 15, 2026
$804/sqft

$2,499,000

Last Sold: Jun 15, 2026
$804/sqft
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,107 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools7 Preschool Schools8 Elementary Schools6 Middle Schools1 High School
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Description

The Preservation Award winning Adams–Locke House is a stunning representation of Greek Revival architecture nestled behind a beautiful garden, setback from the road with 5 luxurious outdoor spaces and a two car garage. This home, on The Historic Register, is highlighted by a charming front porch welcoming you home with Doric columns. The house has been beautifully restored to reflect the grandeur of its era with a double parlor graced by fireplace, 9 foot ceilings, 6 over 6 towering windows, ceiling medallions, bull's-eye moldings & pocket doors. Formal dining room w/ original built-ins. All while including modern conveniences such as central air and a chic farmer's kitchen overlooking the beautiful fenced in back patio. The home offers plenty of space for any family with four large bedrooms including two with en-suite bathrooms. The sizeable finished attic & full height basement offer bountiful opportunity to grow. Unique and decadent front yard & romantic deck off the bedroom level.
178 Central St, Somerville, MA 02145 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,107 sqft single-family home in Magoun Square, built in 1844. It last sold for the $2,499,000 asking price on Jun 15, 2026. More recently, it was listed as a rental in December 2018 with an asking price of $5,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on January 21, 2019. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,496,700, with a rent estimate of $7,446/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$804/sqft
Listed
43 days ago

Home Details for 178 Central St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Bulkhead,Concrete,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3107 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, DryerDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: In BasementRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Insulated WindowsDoor: French DoorsFlooring: Wood, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Accessibility: NoFloors: Wood, Tile

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shingle RubberPatio / Porch: Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood, EnclosedExterior: Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio - Enclosed, Garden, Stone WallFoundation: OtherGarden
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Detached,Paved
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 3107Finished Area (below surface): 852

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1844
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Greek Revival
Building
Not Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: 2 Hung Bathroom Mirrors Excluded. All Lighting & Appliances Included.Parcel Number: 754600

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $2,499,000Price Per Sqft: $804/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Mar 17 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Somerville

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3107 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, UniversityNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7199 sqft

Offer

Contingencies: Pending P&S

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73479603Above Grade Unfinished Area: 3107

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingParkWalk/Jog TrailsMedical FacilityBike PathConservation AreaHighway AccessHouse of WorshipPrivate SchoolPublic SchoolT-StationUniversity
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Betsy Herald, (617) 905-5441
The Charles Realty, (617) 236-0353
Bought with: Sarah Glovsky, (617) 417-1179, The Charles Realty, (617) 236-0353
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73479603

Price History for 178 Central St

DatePriceEventSource
06/15/2026$2,499,000Sold
MLS PIN #73479603
03/05/2026$2,499,000ContingentMLS PIN #73479603
02/24/2026$2,499,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73479603
01/21/2019$5,500ListingRemovedAgent Provided
12/20/2018$5,500Listed For RentAgent Provided
05/20/2011$800,000Sold
N/A
03/29/2011$799,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/06/2011$849,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
01/07/2011$899,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/30/2010$899,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/01/2010$939,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/19/2002$740,000Sold
N/A
08/14/2000$543,000Sold
N/A
03/23/1990$280,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Somerville

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$885K
$6.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.8%MoM
Price per sq ft
$711
$32MoM
Available listings
195
24MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$18,872
Assessment$1,729,800
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 178 Central St

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Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
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25 Browning Rd, Somerville, MA
0.06
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$2,050,000
05/21/26
5
3.5
2,980
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0.26
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$1,531,000
04/17/26
4
3.5
3,264
125 Heath St, Somerville, MA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
02/19/26
3
3.5
2,600
16 Edgar Ave, Somerville, MA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,290,000
07/29/25
4
3.5
2,126
21 Berkeley St, Somerville, MA
0.56
Single-Family Home
$1,915,000
02/05/26
5
3
2,575
206 Lowell St, Somerville, MA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$1,700,000
02/17/26
4
2.5
2,164
89 Heath St, Somerville, MA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,035,000
04/23/26
4
2.5
2,025
16 Boston Ave, Somerville, MA
0.58
Single-Family Home
$2,400,000
02/25/26
4
4.5
3,374

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Neighborhood Overview

Magoun Square
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What Locals Say about Magoun Square

  • Dayitakurvey
    "Very good for kids. Loys of parks nearby. Biking community path is also there. Schools within walking distance. Safe neighborhood for kids"
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  • Dayitakurvey
    "Great take out places and restaurants, a true gem especially for young working professionals. Good parks and community biking path nearby. Safe and pedestrian friendly."
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  • Rossy
    "i've lived in this neighborhood for 8 years and love it neighborhood are friendly .... this city is the best "
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  • Kay H.
    "I've been living here with my husband and children for almost 7yrs now. We live on an excellent St. next to MAGOUN SQ there is CVS, Modelo's sells excellent meat's and excellent breakfast sandwiches great transportation access to busses, down from Orange,Red, N Green line trains N the new one too. A few bars locally. I enjoy being able 2 walk around anytime I want and get a coffee coolatta !!! THAT IS MY HUSBAND'S N I WEAKNESS ESPRESSO SHOTS N COOLATTA'S N No does it BETTER than DUNKIN DONUTS !!! @Broadway @ MAGOUN SQ."
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  • Kay H.
    "I've lived here for almost 7yrs. great location for things and the people are nice you can go to Dunkin Donuts 24hrs. but my Apt is just way too small now. We have a lot of different foods around here. Also some shops too."
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  • MomSince78
    "Have lived in this neighborhood for over 30 years, great place to live and raise a family"
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