Property Description

Tucked away on a quiet, friendly one-way street, this Mansard-style single-family offers peaceful living without sacrificing city convenience. With 3 bedrooms and a home office, this is the perfect urban family home. There's plenty of outside space on the front porch, large back deck, and private balcony. The first floor features the living room, dining room, kitchen, full bath & laundry. The second floor has 3 bedrooms, a full bath and bonus room. 39 Alston has been updated for the future with an energy-efficient heat pump system for year-round heating & cooling as well as a dedicated level 2 EV charger in the driveway. You are alongside the community path, about 4 mins to East Somerville T and 8 minutes to Union T. There are a host of bus routes at your doorstep and easy access to route 28 and i93. Located just a short distance from the vibrant dining and shops of Union Square, you are at the heart of everything Somerville has to offer and just minutes from downtown Boston.

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Amenities

  • Bike Path
  • Highway Access
  • Park
  • Public School
  • Public Transportation
  • Shopping
  • T-Station
  • University
  • Walk/Jog Trails

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Dining Room Features: Exterior Access, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 2
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First Floor
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second Floor

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
  • Laundry Room Features: Unfinished Basement

Utilities

  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Heat Zones: 5
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Zones: 5
  • Electric Info: 100 Amps, Circuit Breakers
  • Energy Features: Insulated Windows
  • Utility Connections: Washer Hookup, for Electric Dryer, for Gas Range
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer

Garage & Parking

  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 1523
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Construction

  • Year Built: 1890
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Second Empire, Victorian
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Foundation Info: Fieldstone
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Tile, Wood
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73508506
  • Last Updated: 04/29/26
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown

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Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
04/28/2026New$925,000$607MLSPIN

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Seller's Representative: Katherine Malin, Compass
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: n/a
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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