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Listing broker remarks

**RARE SOMERVILLE SINGLE-FAMILY — 2 BEDROOMS / 1 BATH — RENOVATION OPPORTUNITY**Welcome to 638 Mystic Ave, a rare opportunity to own a single-family home in Somerville. This approximately 1,300+ sq. ft. home offers 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and a basement, with excellent potential for an owner-occupant, investor, or buyer looking to renovate and create a home of their own.The property is being offered **as-is** and will require updating, including a new kitchen, Need to Update bathroom, and flooring. Overall GREAT house with Solid Gas Heating / HotWater and Electric Systems . The basement provides additional storage space, Laundry and utility area.Street parking is available by permit.Located in Somerville with convenient access to Medford, Boston, Route 93, public transportation, shopping, restaurants, and area amenities.**Property highlights:**• Single-family home• 2 bedrooms• 1 full bathroom• Approximately 1,300+ sq. ft.• Basement• Street parking by permit• Renovation opportunity• Sold strictly as-is**Bring your contractor and your vision.** This is an opportunity to purchase a single-family home in Somerville and renovate it to your specifications.**Showings by appointment.**— Stuart St James, Inc.

Key details

  • 1,327 sq ft
  • 1,484 lot sq ft
  • 2 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1910 built
  • $301 / sq ft
  • $6,553 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠3⁠1⁠6⁠8⁠
Last updated
Address
638 Mystic Ave
Town
Somerville, MA
ZIP
02145
Deed (Bk/Pg)
1310 / 32

Map

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.