153 Willow Ave, Somerville, MA 02144 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 153 Willow Ave, Somerville, MA 02144

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details5 bd · 3 ba · 3,157 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.082 acres (3,587 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$580,000 (Jul 2007)
Tax Bill$17,258 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN28-A-18

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN28-A-18
Alternative APNs
  • SOME M:28 B:A L:18
  • 7265150

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area3,157 sqft Living Area
Gross Area5,052 sqft
Basement Area1,195 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,195 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,587 sqft (0.082 acres)
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number7265150
Street Address153 WILLOW AVE
CitySOMERVILLE
StateMA
Zip02144-2308
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeNR
Legal BlockA
Legal Lot Number18
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil DivisionSOMERVILLE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3005
Census Tract350400

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address252 PARK AVE, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-7441
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 12, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 12, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2007128644
Deed Book / Page49765 / 116
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
MunicipalitySomerville City
Unified School DistrictSomerville School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$17,258.00 (+5.38%)$1,571,800 (+4.71%) Land $738,600 Building $833,200$1,442,661
2025$16,377.00 (+4.7%)$1,501,100 (+0.96%) Land $703,500 Building $797,600
2024$15,642.00 (+8.5%)$1,486,900 (+6.65%) Land $703,500 Building $783,400
2023$14,416.00$1,394,200 Land $703,500 Building $690,700

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemSOMERVILLE WATER DEPT. (MWRA)
serves 81,045 people · EPA ID MA3274000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead4 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line replacement
currently in violation since Nov 2019
Monitoring and Reporting1
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

ProviderMax 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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