Great Commuter Location in West Somerville. Lovely Six Room Condominium shines with abundant natural light. This 1st floor Unit includes entrance foyer, living room, dining room with built-in china cabinet, updated eat-in kitchen with plenty of cabinet space and stainless steel appliances, two bedrooms w/ceiling fans, den/study and one tiled bath. New ceilings, crown molding & ceiling fans installed in 2018. All hardwood floors have been newly refinished. Living room, dining room and kitchen have been freshly painted. Unit includes exclusive use front porch, 1 off-street tandem parking space and on-street permit parking. Easy access to public transportation on Broadway. Minutes to Stop & Shop, & Teele Square. Short distance to Tufts University and Davis Square. Close proximity to Alewife MBTA Redline Station, Route 16 & Route 2.
- MA
- Somerville
- 02144
- 78 Hooker Ave 78
- MLS# 72811732
- Date Listed04/08/2021
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 1 Full baths
- Lot Size -
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Property Type Condominium
- County Middlesex
- Year Built 1929
- Water Public
- Square Feet 1,120 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $570.54
Interior Features
- Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Flooring Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
- Cooling None
- Heating Baseboard
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof Shingle
- Lot Size Acres -
- Lot Size SQFT -
- Lot Features -
Directions
Broadway to Garrison Ave to Hooker Ave (#78 is at end of Garrison Ave)
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $4,543
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
West Somerville Neighborhood School
Public • PK - 8 • Serves this home
0.63 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
1.35 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
1.72 mi
Distance
West Somerville Neighborhood School
Public • PK - 8 • Serves this home
0.63 mi
Distance
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
Public • PK - 6
1.35 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
1.35 mi
Distance
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Public • PK - 8
1.64 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
1.68 mi
Distance
Public • PK - PK
2.12 mi
Distance
John J Mcglynn Elementary School
Public • PK - 5
2.52 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
2.66 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
2.94 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 4
3.06 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
1.35 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 6
1.44 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
2.52 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
2.52 mi
Distance
Public • 7 - 8
2.77 mi
Distance
Winthrop L Chenery Middle School
Public • 5 - 8
3.06 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
3.74 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
3.87 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
4.6 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
4.6 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
1.72 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
2.61 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
2.68 mi
Distance
Medford Vocational Technical High School
Public • 9 - 12
2.68 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
2.77 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
3.06 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
3.44 mi
Distance
Cambridge Rindge And Latin School
Public • 9 - 12
3.74 mi
Distance
Public • 10 - UG
4.13 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
4.83 mi
Distance
International School Of Boston
Private • PK - 12
0.36 mi
Distance
Private • 09 - 12
0.36 mi
Distance
Arlington Catholic High School
Private • 09 - 12
2.1 mi
Distance
Private • UG - UG
2.53 mi
Distance
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School
Private • PK - 12
3.39 mi
Distance
Private • 07 - 12
3.55 mi
Distance
German International School Boston
Private • PK - 12
4.38 mi
Distance
Waldorf High School Of Massachusetts Bay
Private • 09 - 12
4.84 mi
Distance
Private • 07 - 12
4.84 mi
Distance
Private • 07 - 12
4.98 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/27/2021 | Sold | $639,000.00 |
| 04/11/2021 | Pending | $639,000.00 |
| 04/08/2021 | Active | $639,000.00 |
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price | Valuation Date | Valuation Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Pleasant View Road | Listing | 5 | 5 | Nov 19, 2025 | $1,675,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $1,638,500 |
| 38 Spring St | 3 | 1 | Oct 02, 2025 | $659,000 | Dec 01, 2025 | - |
| 17 Berkeley St | 7 | 6 | Oct 16, 2025 | $4,200,000 | Dec 01, 2025 | - |
| 57 Brewster Street | 6 | 5 | Oct 24, 2025 | $4,200,000 | Dec 01, 2025 | - |
| 6 Wolcott St | 4 | 1 | Nov 03, 2025 | $800,000 | Dec 01, 2025 | - |
| 43 Brunswick Rd | 4 | 4 | Nov 11, 2025 | $1,275,000 | Dec 01, 2025 | - |
| 211 Arlington St | 3 | 2 | Nov 04, 2025 | $744,500 | Dec 01, 2025 | - |
| 11 Windermere Park | 4 | 3 | Nov 01, 2025 | $1,349,000 | Dec 01, 2025 | - |
| 11 Longfellow Rd | 4 | 5 | Oct 20, 2025 | $3,725,000 | Dec 01, 2025 | - |
| 18 Carolina St | 3 | 3 | Oct 10, 2025 | $950,000 | Dec 01, 2025 | - |
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,598 | 82,832 | 1,645,166 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 23,659 | 20,121 | 2,012 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 37.5 | 38.1 | 41.5 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $121,175 | $104,961 | $107,759 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $65,462 | $54,207 | $55,878 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 100 | 111 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 22.1°F | 22.1°F | 15.7°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 82.2°F | 82.2°F | 82.7°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.53" | 42.53" | 46.95" | 38" |
91/100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score ®
68/100
Good Transit
Transit Score ®
90/100
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score ®
Overview
Daily errands do not require a car. Many nearby public transportation options. Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike.Transit Summary
38 nearby routes: 34 bus, 4 rail, 0 other
Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 66/100, Transit Score: 51/100, Bike Score: 65/100.
Property Change History
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Frequently Asked Questions for 78 Hooker Ave 78
Source: Realty.com
78 Hooker Ave 78, Somerville, MA 02144 is a 1,120 sq. ft. condo listed for sale with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms. Realty.com has 15 photos of this condominium, listed at $639,000. View sales and tax history of condos, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 15 photos of 78 Hooker Ave 78.
Our records indicate that 78 Hooker Ave 78 was built in 1929.
The full address for this home is 78 Hooker Ave 78, Somerville, MA 02144.
78 Hooker Ave 78 has been listed on Realty.com since Thu April 08, 2021
Daily errands do not require a car. Many nearby public transportation options. Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 66/100, Transit Score: 51/100, Bike Score: 65/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 78 Hooker Ave 78. West Somerville Neighborhood School (Grades: PK - 8), Rindge Avenue Upper School (Grades: 6 - 8), Curtis-tufts High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
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