Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 153 Walnut St, Somerville, MA 02145
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,857 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.037 acres (1,595 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,379 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 78-B-26 |
| Primary APN | 78-B-26 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,857 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,876 sqft |
| Basement Area | 736 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 736 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,595 sqft (0.037 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 6251011 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 153 WALNUT ST |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02145-2944 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | NR |
| Legal Subdivision | SOMERVILLE PLAN B |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 350201 |
153 Walnut St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2015.
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 153 WALNUT ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-2944 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 14, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | May 14, 2015 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 6, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 201570982 |
| Deed Book / Page | 65363 / 574 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 153 Walnut St was $7,379, up 4.3% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Somerville City |
| Unified School District | Somerville School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,379.00 (+4.3%) | $672,000 (+3.62%) Land $313,100 Building $358,900 | $833,537 |
| 2025 | $7,075.00 (+7.02%) | $648,500 (+3.2%) Land $298,200 Building $350,300 | |
| 2024 | $6,611.00 (+2.69%) | $628,400 (+0.93%) Land $298,200 Building $330,200 | |
| 2023 | $6,438.00 | $622,600 Land $298,200 Building $324,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 153 Walnut St 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 | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 153 Walnut St 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 |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,104 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 641 / 143 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Starry, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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