140 Morrison Ave, Somerville, MA 02144 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 140 Morrison Ave, Somerville, MA 02144

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,334 sqft · built 1895
Lot Size	0.057 acres (2,496 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$390,000 (Dec 2002)
Tax Bill	$13,835 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2022 Refinance Jan 2017 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`24-L-5`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`24-L-5`
Alternative APNs	`SOME M:24 B:L L:5` `15513085`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,334 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,125 sqft
Basement Area	783 sqft
Unfinished Basement	783 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1895
Effective Year Built	Effective 1895
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	2,496 sqft (0.057 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	15513085
Street Address	140 MORRISON AVE
City	SOMERVILLE
State	MA
Zip	02144-2113
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	NR
Legal Subdivision	SOMERVILLE
Legal Block	L
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil Division	SOMERVILLE
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4008
Census Tract	350400

Owner

140 Morrison Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2002.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	140 MORRISON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2113
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 2, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GUARANTY HOME MORTGAGE
Jan 24, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage SANTANDER BK NA
Jun 17, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance QUICKEN LOANS INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 24, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 24, 2002 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 29, 2000 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20021159
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Property Address	140 MORRISON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2113
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 18, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	079631-348
Date	Feb 2, 2022
Book Page	79631/348
Instrument	18127

Lender

Name	GUARANTY HOME MORTGAGE

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2037

January 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Property Address	140 MORRISON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2113
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	68805-63
Date	Jan 24, 2017
Book Page	68805/63
Instrument	13280

Lender

Name	SANTANDER BK NA

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2047

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Property Address	140 MORRISON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2113
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	74909-445
Date	Jun 17, 2020
Book Page	74909/445
Instrument	94727

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS INC
Type	Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	241 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2040

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 140 Morrison Ave was $13,835, up 7.5% from the year before.

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	$13,835.00 (+7.51%)	$1,260,000 (+6.82%) Land $650,200 Building $609,800	$1,032,273
2025	$12,868.00 (+3.71%)	$1,179,500 (-) Land $619,300 Building $560,200
2024	$12,408.00 (+6.42%)	$1,179,500 (+4.59%) Land $619,300 Building $560,200
2023	$11,660.00	$1,127,700 Land $619,300 Building $508,400

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 140 Morrison Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	4 units insured incl. 3 condo units

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 140 Morrison Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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 1,347 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband Cable	1,500 / 50
Netafy Fixed Wireless	608 / 135
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Starry, Verizon.

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