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159 Walnut St, Somerville, MA 02145 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 159 Walnut St, Somerville, MA 02145

Property Summary

Property TypeTriplex
Details8 bd · 3 ba · 3,987 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size0.09 acres (3,913 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$235,000 (Dec 1990)
Tax Bill$17,105 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN78-B-29

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN78-B-29
Alternative APNs
  • SOME M:78 B:B L:29
  • 6229154

Interior

Bedrooms8 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms15 Rooms
Units3 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area3,987 sqft Living Area
Gross Area5,733 sqft
Basement Area1,379 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,379 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeFlat
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area3,913 sqft (0.09 acres)
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
Deck AreaDeck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number6229154
Street Address159 WALNUT ST
CitySOMERVILLE
StateMA
Zip02145-3068
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Local Zoning CodeNR
Legal BlockB
Legal Lot Number29
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil DivisionSOMERVILLE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3004
Census Tract350201

Owner

159 Walnut St, a triplex, is held in a trust since July 2020.

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

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address16 FISKE AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-2524
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTrust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 26, 1990 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 26, 1990 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page20932 / 142
Last Transfer DateJul 23, 2020
Transfer Doc75270-247
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Recording DateJul 31, 2020
Property Address159 WALNUT ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-3068
Document Number75270-247
Book / Page075270 / 000247
Instrument DateJul 23, 2020
Instrument128050
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 18, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address16 FISK AVE SOMERVILLE MA 02143, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Walnut St was $17,105, up 8.8% from the year before.

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 Value
2026$17,105.00 (+8.8%)$1,557,800 (+8.11%) Land $431,100 Building $1,126,700
2025$15,721.00 (+7%)$1,441,000 (+3.18%) Land $410,600 Building $1,030,400
2024$14,692.00 (+2.55%)$1,396,600 (+0.8%) Land $410,600 Building $986,000
2023$14,326.00$1,385,500 Land $410,600 Building $974,900

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 159 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 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

The area around 159 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 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 1,104 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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