1 Watson St, Somerville, MA 02144 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 1 Watson St, Somerville, MA 02144

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	7 bd · 3 ba · 3,159 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size	0.077 acres (3,358 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$1,157,400 (Mar 2021)
Tax Bill	$13,500 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2021 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`8-F-8`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`8-F-8`
Alternative APNs	`SOME M:8 B:F L:8` `6255142`

Interior

Bedrooms	7 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	14 Rooms
Units	12 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	3,159 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,883 sqft
Basement Area	1,097 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,097 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1910
Effective Year Built	Effective 1910
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Slate
Lot Area	3,358 sqft (0.077 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Steam
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	6255142
Street Address	1 WATSON ST
City	SOMERVILLE
State	MA
Zip	02144-1528
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	RB
Legal Block	F
Legal Lot Number	8
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil Division	SOMERVILLE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1009
Census Tract	350701

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	14 PRESERVATION WAY, WESTFORD, MA 01886-4231
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 5, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Mar 5, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 5, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 5, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 27, 2015
Deed Document Number	202150094
Deed Book / Page	77150 / 145
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 12, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	77144-382
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Recording Date	Mar 5, 2021
Property Address	1 WATSON ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1528
Document Number	77150-145
Book / Page	77150 / 145
Instrument Date	Mar 5, 2021
Instrument	50094
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	14 PRESERVATION WAY, WESTFORD, MA 01886-4231

Mortgage

Document Number	50095
Date	Mar 5, 2021
Instrument	50095

Lender

Name	LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

March 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Recording Date	Mar 5, 2021
Property Address	1 WATSON ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1528
Document Number	77144-382
Book / Page	77144 / 382
Instrument Date	Feb 12, 2021
Instrument	49594
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	102 KENT OAKS WAY, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878-5607

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Middlesex County
Municipality	Somerville City
Unified School District	Somerville School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$13,500.00 (+7.9%)	$1,229,500 (+7.21%) Land $722,000 Building $507,500	$1,367,269
2025	$12,512.00 (+5.94%)	$1,146,800 (+2.16%) Land $687,600 Building $459,200
2024	$11,810.00 (+0.03%)	$1,122,600 (-1.69%) Land $687,600 Building $435,000
2023	$11,807.00	$1,141,900 Land $687,600 Building $454,300

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	SOMERVILLE WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 81,045 people · EPA ID MA3274000
Water Source	Purchased surface water from MWRA
Last State Inspection	Oct 2025
Lead	4 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	Lead service line replacement currently in violation since Nov 2019
Monitoring and Reporting	1 last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 955 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,500 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 75
Netafy Fixed Wireless	520 / 116
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Starry.

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