Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 169 Cedar St, Somerville, MA 02145
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,606 sqft · built 1856 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,064 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,939 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 33-F-13 |
| Primary APN | 33-F-13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,606 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,852 sqft |
| Basement Area | 579 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 579 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1856 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1856 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,064 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 18566090 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 169 CEDAR ST |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02145-3501 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | UR |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 350300 |
169 Cedar St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 169 CEDAR ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-3501 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 169 Cedar St was $7,939, 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 | $7,939.00 (+5.43%) | $723,000 (+4.75%) Land $472,900 Building $250,100 | $861,622 |
| 2025 | $7,530.00 (+4.34%) | $690,200 (+0.61%) Land $450,400 Building $239,800 | |
| 2024 | $7,217.00 (+4.08%) | $686,000 (+2.3%) Land $450,400 Building $235,600 | |
| 2023 | $6,934.00 | $670,600 Land $450,400 Building $220,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 169 Cedar 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 169 Cedar 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 1,347 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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