Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 17 Bow St, Somerville, MA 02143
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 18,251 sqft · built 1887 |
| Lot Size | 0.353 acres (15,367 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $3,400,000 (Jan 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $77,960 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 73-C-12 |
| Primary APN | 73-C-12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 17 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 18,251 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 29,595 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1887 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1887 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 15,367 sqft (0.353 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 870102 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 BOW ST |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02143-2949 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | MR3 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOMERVILLE |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 351300 |
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 74 CLARENDON ST, A, BOSTON, MA 02116-6004 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 27, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 27, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 18, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 58371 / 388 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $77,960.00 (+3.71%) | $7,145,700 (-) Land $1,407,600 Building $5,738,100 |
| 2024 | $75,173.00 (+1.74%) | $7,145,700 (-) Land $1,407,600 Building $5,738,100 |
| 2023 | $73,887.00 | $7,145,700 Land $1,407,600 Building $5,738,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 1,083 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 | 641 / 143 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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