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$758,100$774 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $503,000 on Sep 14, 2015

29 FOREST ST

SOMERVILLE, MA 02143
Building report
2
Beds
1
Baths
980 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.
3,581 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1906
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.

Valuation

$758K
$702K low$814K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$503,000 · Sep 14, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,963 (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.$638,200 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$638,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$817,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
CountyMIDDLESEX
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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 · 1.0 mi

District: Somerville School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02143These 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.136
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

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.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.6%
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.26,484
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17,570 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$113,148
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$143,076
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

29 Forest 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.

  • Worth less than 76% of homes in Porter Square
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 84% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Somerville 02143

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

This home
$425K$2M

This home is worth more than 32% of homes in Somerville 02143.

How it measures up in Somerville 02143

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Somerville 02143.

Estimated value$758,100
CheaperTypical $893,538Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$774
CheaperTypical $775Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area980 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,742 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size3,581 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,095 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1906
OlderTypical 1900Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 29 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePorter SquareSomerville 02143Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$758,10024% of homes32% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$77433% of homes50% of homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than980 ft²20% of homes20% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,581 ft²42% of homes40% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than190642% of homes60% of homes16% of homes

About 29 Forest St

How much is 29 Forest St, Somerville, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 29 Forest St, Somerville, MA is $758,100 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $702,008 to $814,192. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 29 Forest St, Somerville, MA last sell?

29 Forest St, Somerville, MA last sold on Sep 14, 2015 for $503,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 29 Forest St, Somerville, MA?

29 Forest St, Somerville, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 980 square feet of living space.

When was 29 Forest St, Somerville, MA built?

29 Forest St, Somerville, MA was built in 1906, making it 120 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 29 Forest St, Somerville, MA?

29 Forest 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 29 Forest St, Somerville, MA compare to other homes in Somerville 02143?

Among the 5,956 homes in Somerville 02143, it is worth more than 32% of them ($758,100 against a typical $893,538), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($774 against a typical $775), it is bigger than 20% of them (980 ft² against a typical 1,742 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (3,581 ft² against a typical 4,095 ft²) and it is newer than 60% of them (1906 against a typical 1900). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 47% 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 29 Forest St, Somerville, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 29 Forest St, Somerville, MA was $6,963. The county assessed it at $638,200.

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