Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 161 Willow Ave, Somerville, MA 02144
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 4 ba · 3,860 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.082 acres (3,554 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $289,000 (Sep 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $16,052 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-A-20 |
| Primary APN | 28-A-20 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,860 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,413 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,121 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,121 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,554 sqft (0.082 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 12385135 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 161 WILLOW AVE |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02144-2308 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | NR |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 350400 |
161 Willow Ave, a duplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in May 2023.
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 LONE PINE LN, PEABODY, MA 01960-3348 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | May 11, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 081544-407 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Recording Date | May 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 161 WILLOW AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2308 |
| Document Number | 081544-407 |
| Book / Page | 81544 / 407 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 51167 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 21 LONE PINE LN, PEABODY, MA 01960-3348 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 161 Willow Ave was $16,052, up 5.4% 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 | $16,052.00 (+5.4%) | $1,461,900 (+4.73%) Land $736,900 Building $725,000 | $1,471,414 |
| 2025 | $15,229.00 (+4.64%) | $1,395,900 (+0.9%) Land $701,700 Building $694,200 | |
| 2024 | $14,554.00 (+5.29%) | $1,383,500 (+3.49%) Land $701,700 Building $681,800 | |
| 2023 | $13,823.00 | $1,336,800 Land $701,700 Building $635,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 161 Willow Ave 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 161 Willow Ave 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 1,347 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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