8 Ames St, Somerville, MA 02145
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OFF MARKET

$1,288,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 6 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,100 sqft

8 Ames St, Somerville, MA 02145

Magoun Square
Est. Refi. Payment $7,911/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 6, 1989 for $100,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.29M
Since last month
Decreased$33K (-2.5%)
Since last year
Increased$10K (+0.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$1M (+1,184.9%)
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 +70% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$1.28M
August 2026$1.29M
July 2026$1.32M
June 2026$1.36M
May 2026$1.37M
April 2026$1.34M
March 2026$1.33M
February 2026$1.28M
January 2026$1.24M
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
26 Gibbens St, Somerville, MA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,750,000
10/16/25
5
2.5
2,290
206 Lowell St, Somerville, MA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$1,700,000
02/17/26
4
2.5
2,164
25 Fenwick St, Somerville, MA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$1,200,000
05/29/26
6
3
2,680
89 Heath St, Somerville, MA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$1,035,000
04/23/26
4
2.5
2,025
3 Vinal St, Somerville, MA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$850,000
03/27/26
3
2.5
1,469
25 Browning Rd, Somerville, MA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$2,050,000
05/21/26
5
3.5
2,980
21 Berkeley St, Somerville, MA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$1,915,000
02/05/26
5
3
2,575
25 Avon St, Somerville, MA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$2,220,000
03/06/26
5
3.5
2,993
25 Partridge Ave, Somerville, MA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$1,247,800
09/09/26
3
1.5
1,304
84 Partridge Ave, Somerville, MA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$1,030,000
07/10/26
3
1.5
1,539

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
143 Central St, Somerville, MA 02145
0.05
$1,296,900
3
2.5
2,097
Off Market
128 Central St, Somerville, MA 02145
0.02
$1,981,700
5
1.5
2,263
Off Market
126 Central St #2, Somerville, MA 02145
0.02
$1,376,600
4
3
2,226
Off Market
123 Central St, Somerville, MA 02145
0.04
$1,538,700
6
3
3,100
Off Market
10 Tennyson St, Somerville, MA 02145
0.06
$1,470,900
6
4
3,325
Off Market
433 Medford St, Somerville, MA 02145
0.07
$2,007,700
8
3
5,318
Off Market
25 Tennyson St #25, Somerville, MA 02145
0.07
-
3
2.5
2,215
Off Market
22 Robinson St #3, Somerville, MA 02145
0.05
$842,900
2
1
1,246
Off Market
120 Central St #2, Somerville, MA 02145
0.04
-
3
2
1,354
Off Market
421 Medford St #421, Somerville, MA 02145
0.09
-
4
3.5
3,056
Off Market
26 Robinson St #26, Somerville, MA 02145
0.05
-
3
3
1,540
Off Market
24 Robinson St #24, Somerville, MA 02145
0.06
-
3
3
1,790
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools7 Preschool Schools8 Elementary Schools6 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1890
2,100 sqft
$613/sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 8 Ames St, Somerville, MA. 8 Ames St is in the Magoun Square neighborhood in Somerville, MA and in ZIP code 02145. This property has 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and approximately 2,100 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 3049 sqft and was built in 1890.
8 Ames St, Somerville, MA 02145 is a 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,100 sqft single-family home in Magoun Square, built in 1890. It last sold for $100,000 on Jul 6, 1989. More recently, it was listed as a rental in September 2022 with an asking price of $4,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on October 14, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,288,000, with a rent estimate of $5,602/month.

Home Details for 8 Ames St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 8
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherGardenPatio
Parking & Garage
Parking Spaces: 4Parking: None

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1890
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3049 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 14, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium
ListingRemoved
Sep 28, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium #73041573
Listed For Rent
$4,500
Sep 14, 2022
Source: MLS PIN #73016642
ListingRemoved
$1,099,000
Sep 9, 2022
Source: MLS PIN #73016642
PriceChange
$1,099,000
Price decreased by 12%
Aug 20, 2022
Source: MLS PIN #73016642
PriceChange
$1,249,000
Price decreased by 4%

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 8 Ames St

  • What is 8 Ames St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 8 Ames St in Somerville, MA is $1,288,000.
  • What is the price history for 8 Ames St?
    8 Ames St in Somerville, MA last sold for $100,000 in July 1989.
  • 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 8 Ames St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 8 Ames St in Somerville, MA has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 8 Ames St?
    The lot at 8 Ames St in Somerville, MA is about 0.07 acres (3,049 sq ft).

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