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

$2,505,400

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 3,107 sqft

178 Central St, Somerville, MA 02145

Magoun Square
Est. Refi. Payment $15,681/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 15, 2026 for $2,499,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$2.5M
Since last month
Increased$4K (+0.2%)
Since last year
Increased$514K (+25.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$11K (+0.4%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +96% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$2.51M
August 2026$2.51M
July 2026$2.5M
June 2026$2.5M
May 2026$2.45M
April 2026$2.47M
March 2026$2.39M
February 2026$2.58M
January 2026$1.95M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
25 Browning Rd, Somerville, MA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$2,050,000
05/21/26
5
3.5
2,980
51 Edgar Ave, Somerville, MA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$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
13 Leyden St, Medford, MA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$1,200,000
08/19/26
4
2.5
2,832
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

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
15 Adams St #4, Somerville, MA 02145
0.05
$494,000
1
1
635
Off Market
181 Central St #3, Somerville, MA 02145
0.03
$749,900
3
2
1,379
Off Market
19 Adams St #A, Somerville, MA 02145
0.06
-
3
2.5
2,083
Off Market
26 Adams St #2, Somerville, MA 02145
0.06
$1,017,300
3
2
1,800
Off Market
158 Central St, Somerville, MA 02145
0.07
$2,362,700
5
2.5
3,443
Off Market
18 Adams St #1, Somerville, MA 02145
0.06
$1,174,700
3
2
1,743
Off Market
46 Browning Rd, Somerville, MA 02145
0.06
$2,487,300
5
4
4,458
Off Market
25 Browning Rd, Somerville, MA 02145
0.06
$2,050,000
5
3.5
2,980
Recently Sold
457 Medford St #2, Somerville, MA 02145
0.08
$1,172,200
3
3
1,445
Off Market
54 Adams St #3, Somerville, MA 02145
0.07
$1,299,000
3
3
1,805
For Sale
450 Medford St #2, Somerville, MA 02145
0.10
$1,013,500
3
2
1,960
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools7 Preschool Schools8 Elementary Schools6 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1844
3,107 sqft
$804/sqft
Garage

About this House

What's unique:Central airTwo car garageSetback from the roadBeautiful gardenSizeable finished atticPocket doors
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. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $2,505,400, with a rent estimate of $6,644/month.
Last check for updates: about 4 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

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

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 15, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73479603
Sold
$2,499,000
Mar 5, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73479603
Contingent
$2,499,000
Feb 24, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73479603
Listed For Sale
$2,499,000
Jan 21, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$5,500
Dec 20, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$5,500

Market trends in Somerville

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$939K
$18.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$752
$14MoM
Available listings
146
31MoM

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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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Frequently asked questions about 178 Central St

  • What is 178 Central St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 178 Central St in Somerville, MA is $2,505,400.
  • What is the price history for 178 Central St?
    178 Central St in Somerville, MA last sold for $2,499,000 in June 2026.
  • Is Somerville a buyer's or seller's market?
    Somerville is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Somerville?
    The median sale price in Somerville is $939K. That is down $18.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 178 Central St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 178 Central St in Somerville, MA has air conditioning.
  • Does 178 Central St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 178 Central St in Somerville, MA has in-unit laundry.

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