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Listing broker remarks

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 , Harvard, Tufts, ., Boston, hwys, airport.— Thalia Tringo & Associates Real Estate, Inc.

Kendall/MIT

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Key details

  • 2,230 sq ft
  • 5,662 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1867 built
  • $576 / sq ft
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠5⁠1⁠3⁠2⁠9⁠
Last updated
Address
59 Putnam Street
Town
Somerville, MA
ZIP
02143
Deed (Bk/Pg)
30588 / 370

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Dyer, Frances S. - Woodman, Herbert K. House · includes SMV.C

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Neighborhood: Somerville

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.