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$710,164$882 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $659,000 on Dec 1, 2021

78 SYCAMORE ST

SOMERVILLE, MA 02145
Building report
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
805 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1714
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
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

$710K
$682K low$738K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$659,000 · Dec 1, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,832 (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.$626,200 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$626,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$773,395

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.Conventional
CountyMIDDLESEX
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(10)

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
Winter Hill CommunityC-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.1 mi
H
Somerville High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi

District: Somerville School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02145These 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.149
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.79

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.28,555
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.18,339 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$102,354
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$134,420
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

78 Sycamore 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Winter Hill
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Among the oldest homes in Winter Hill

What homes are worth in Somerville 02145

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

This home
$366K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 39% of homes in Somerville 02145.

How it measures up in Somerville 02145

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Somerville 02145.

Estimated value$710,164
CheaperTypical $782,118Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$882
CheaperTypical $638Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Living area805 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,860 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 3,920 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1714
OlderTypical 1900Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 78 Sycamore St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWinter HillSomerville 02145Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$710,16441% of homes39% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$88296% of homes92% of homes95% of homes
Living areabigger than805 ft²9% of homes9% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac61% of homes64% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than1714almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes

About 78 Sycamore St

How much is 78 Sycamore St, Somerville, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78 Sycamore St, Somerville, MA is $710,164 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $682,455 to $737,873. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78 Sycamore St, Somerville, MA last sell?

78 Sycamore St, Somerville, MA last sold on Dec 1, 2021 for $659,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 78 Sycamore St, Somerville, MA?

78 Sycamore St, Somerville, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and 805 square feet of living space.

When was 78 Sycamore St, Somerville, MA built?

78 Sycamore St, Somerville, MA was built in 1714, making it 312 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 78 Sycamore St, Somerville, MA?

78 Sycamore St, Somerville, MA is assigned to Winter Hill Community (elementary), rated C-; 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 78 Sycamore St, Somerville, MA compare to other homes in Somerville 02145?

Among the 5,477 homes in Somerville 02145, it is worth more than 39% of them ($710,164 against a typical $782,118), its price per square foot is higher than 92% of them ($882 against a typical $638), it is bigger than 9% of them (805 ft² against a typical 1,860 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 3,920 ft²) and it is newer than almost none of them (1714 against a typical 1900). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 41% 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 78 Sycamore St, Somerville, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Sycamore St, Somerville, MA was $6,832. The county assessed it at $626,200.

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