Occupied for generations by 1 family, this Union Sq. home is on market for the 1st time since 1950. On a large lot w/driveway and yard, the house is currently configured as a SF w/ au pair apt on the rear half of the 2nd floor. The main house has LR w/fp, family room, DR, spacious kitchen, full bath, and laundry room on the 1st fl and 2 bedrooms upstairs. First fl kitchen door leads to a roomy deck, an enclosed stair to the au pair suite, the driveway, and the spacious yard w/shed. The apt on the 2nd fl has a bedroom, hall, kitchen, full bath, and fire escape. It can be integrated into the 2nd fl by reopening a hallway door. Possible renovations include a SF w/backyard ADU or a 2-3 family dwelling; buyers must do their own due diligence regarding zoning/development potential. Prime location btwn Union and Gilman Sq. GLX stations w/walkability to shops and eateries, commuter/bike path to Boston, parks, and more. Easy access to MIT, Harvard, Tufts, Kendall Sq., Boston, hwys, airport.
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Last Checked: July 24th, 2026 at 5:38am (Source: MLS PIN #73551329)
Air Conditioning
Lead Paint Free
General Information for 59 Putnam Street, Somerville MA 02143
Listing ID73551329
Property TypeSingle Family / Detached
Price$1,285,000 ($576.23/SqFt)
StyleColonial
CitySomerville
CountyMiddlesex
MLS AreaUnion Square
Neighborhood(s)
Garage Parking0
ZoningNR
Year Built1867
Year Built SourcePublic Records
Year Built DetailsApproximate
Interior Features for 59 Putnam Street, Somerville MA 02143
Approximate Living Area Total2230
Living Area Includes BasementNo
Rooms8
Bedrooms4
Primary En Suite BathroomYes
BasementFull
CoolingSplit
Fireplaces
AppliancesRange
FlooringTile
Electric
Exterior Features for 59 Putnam Street, Somerville MA 02143
Approximate Lot Size (Acres)0.13
Approximate Lot Size (Square Feet)5662
Total Parking3
Garage Parking0
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer
Lot FeaturesGentle Sloping
Parking Features1
Exterior FeaturesPorch
Foundation Materials
Construction Materials
Road Frontage Type
Patio & PorchCovered
Roof Material
Utility Connections
Water Views
Water Views Features
Waterfront0
Waterfront Features
Pool Features
Horse Permitted0
Horse Amenities
Disclosures for 59 Putnam Street, Somerville MA 02143
Lead PaintNone
UFFI
Living Area Includes BasementNo
Living Area Disclosure
Building Area SourceMeasured
Special Listing Conditions
ExclusionsElectric Fireplace
Compensation Based On
Financial Information for 59 Putnam Street, Somerville MA 02143
Association Fee
Association Fee Frequency
Association Fee Includes
Real Estate Tax6880.73
Tax Year2026
Assessed Value$1,043,600
Location Information for 59 Putnam Street, Somerville MA 02143
Neighborhood(s)
MLS AreaUnion Square
Area AmenitiesWalk/jog Trails
Contact Information for 59 Putnam Street, Somerville MA 02143
Agent
Name: Thalia C. Tringo
Office
Name: Thalia Tringo & Associates Real Estate, Inc.