Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 17 Francesca Ave, Somerville, MA 02144
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,229 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.117 acres (5,093 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,575,000 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $15,138 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-C-8 |
| Primary APN | 20-C-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,229 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,593 sqft |
| Basement Area | 792 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 792 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,093 sqft (0.117 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 3137100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 FRANCESCA AVE |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02144-2001 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 350400 |
17 Francesca Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2024.
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 FRANCESCA AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2001 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024128109 |
| Deed Book / Page | 83453 / 290 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Francesca Ave was $15,138, up 6.3% 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 | $15,138.00 (+6.25%) | $1,378,700 (+5.57%) Land $810,300 Building $568,400 | $1,494,497 (+0.42%) |
| 2025 | $14,247.00 (+6.1%) | $1,305,900 (+2.31%) Land $771,700 Building $534,200 | $1,488,270 (+2.29%) |
| 2024 | $13,428.00 (+5.47%) | $1,276,400 (+3.67%) Land $771,700 Building $504,700 | $1,454,925 |
| 2023 | $12,731.00 | $1,231,200 Land $771,700 Building $459,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Francesca 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 | 4 units insured incl. 3 condo units |
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 17 Francesca 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 1,241 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 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 564 / 125 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Starry, Verizon.
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