30 Summer St

This is a three-story, late-19th-century masonry residence in Somerville that has functioned as multi-family housing over time. The exterior shows traditional gable and mansard roof forms with porches and occasional decorative trim consistent with Victorian-era vernacular. Internally the building contains multiple fairly large units with high ceilings, original-wood and pine floors in places, and period room layouts such as double parlors; some units have been converted or updated to modern condo-style finishes including recessed lighting, ceramic tile baths, and renovated kitchens with newer cabinets and appliances. Common interior features reported across units include eat-in or country kitchens, living/dining combos, laundries or washer/dryer hookups, walk-up/finished attic space (with at least one heated room), storage and pantry areas, and ceiling fans. Exterior amenities vary by unit and include private decks or balconies, exclusive roof rights for a possible roof deck, yard space, off-street parking or driveways that can accommodate multiple cars, and rain gutters. Systems are a mix of older and updated elements: windows have been replaced in many locations, heating ranges from gas or central boiler systems to electric heat in some units, and some properties show separate meters and hot-water heaters. The building has been occupied both as an owner-occupied property and as income-producing housing; individual units may require cosmetic TLC or targeted upgrades depending on renovation history. Located in the Union Square area, the building sits within walking distance of neighborhood amenities, transit connections and local parks, supporting a mixed-use, neighborhood-oriented urban lifestyle.