Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 16 Durham St, Somerville, MA 02143
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,067 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,692 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $900,000 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $14,673 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 54-D-17 SUB LOT:16 |
| Primary APN | 54-D-17 SUB LOT:16 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,067 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,924 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Lot Area | 5,692 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 20081370 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 DURHAM ST |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02143-3706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | NR |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 351204 |
16 Durham St, a condominium, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2016.
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 DURHAM ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-3706 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 22, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 22, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 9, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 66711 / 85 |
| Transfer Doc | 0066711-85 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 16 Durham St was $14,673, up 2.5% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $14,673.00 (+2.53%) | $1,336,300 (+1.88%) Building $1,336,300 | $1,389,093 (-3.14%) |
| 2025 | $14,311.00 (+8.3%) | $1,311,700 (+4.43%) Building $1,311,700 | $1,434,120 (+3.88%) |
| 2024 | $13,214.00 (+2.74%) | $1,256,100 (+0.99%) Building $1,256,100 | $1,380,540 |
| 2023 | $12,861.00 | $1,243,800 Building $1,243,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 Durham St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1998.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1998 · rainfall accumulation |
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 16 Durham 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 885 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Netafy, Starry.
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