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$913,025$1,129 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $925,000 on Aug 12, 2022

161 ELM ST

SOMERVILLE, MA 02144
Building report
2
Beds
2
Baths
809 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1885
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$913K
$875K low$951K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$925,000 · Aug 12, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,201 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$843,400 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$843,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,032,935

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyMIDDLESEX
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
John F KennedyA
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Somerville High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Somerville School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02144These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.77

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,333
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.23,644 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$138,001
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$167,407
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

161 Elm St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the highest price per square foot in Middlesex County
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Somerville 02144
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Somerville 02144
  • Older than 97% of homes in Somerville 02144

What homes are worth in Somerville 02144

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$549K$2.2M

This home is worth more than 39% of homes in Somerville 02144.

How it measures up in Somerville 02144

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Somerville 02144.

Estimated value$913,025
CheaperTypical $1,019,798Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$1129
CheaperTypical $754Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area809 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,261 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 3,703 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1885
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 161 Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePorter SquareSomerville 02144Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$913,02542% of homes39% of homes64% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$112991% of homes98% of homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than809 ft²11% of homes4% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac79% of homes92% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than18857% of homes3% of homes5% of homes

About 161 Elm St

How much is 161 Elm St, Somerville, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 161 Elm St, Somerville, MA is $913,025 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $875,374 to $950,676. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 161 Elm St, Somerville, MA last sell?

161 Elm St, Somerville, MA last sold on Aug 12, 2022 for $925,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 161 Elm St, Somerville, MA?

161 Elm St, Somerville, MA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 809 square feet of living space.

When was 161 Elm St, Somerville, MA built?

161 Elm St, Somerville, MA was built in 1885, making it 141 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 161 Elm St, Somerville, MA?

161 Elm St, Somerville, MA is assigned to John F Kennedy (elementary), rated A; Somerville High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Somerville School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 161 Elm St, Somerville, MA compare to other homes in Somerville 02144?

Among the 5,657 homes in Somerville 02144, it is worth more than 39% of them ($913,025 against a typical $1,019,798), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($1129 against a typical $754), it is bigger than 4% of them (809 ft² against a typical 2,261 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 3,703 ft²) and it is newer than 3% of them (1885 against a typical 1910). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 64% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 161 Elm St, Somerville, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Elm St, Somerville, MA was $9,201. The county assessed it at $843,400.

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