Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 157 Summer St, Somerville, MA 02143
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 59,955 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.508 acres (22,115 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $19,250,000 (Feb 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $160,557 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 43-G-12 |
| Primary APN | 43-G-12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 68 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 59,955 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 68,728 sqft |
| Basement Area | 13,200 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 13,200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 22,115 sqft (0.508 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 6254150 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 157 SUMMER ST |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02143-2637 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Block | G |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 351101 |
157 Summer St, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in February 2016.
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1249 BEACON ST, 1, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-5253 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1152 / 12 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 157 Summer St was $160,557, up 3.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $160,557.00 (+3.45%) | $14,622,700 (+2.79%) Land $4,263,600 Building $10,359,100 |
| 2025 | $155,201.00 (+6.05%) | $14,225,600 (+2.26%) Land $4,180,600 Building $10,045,000 |
| 2024 | $146,350.00 (+4.09%) | $13,911,600 (+2.31%) Land $4,180,600 Building $9,731,000 |
| 2023 | $140,602.00 | $13,597,900 Land $4,180,600 Building $9,417,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 157 Summer 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 157 Summer 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 |
|---|
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 1,249 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 630 / 140 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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