Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 17 Gorham St, Somerville, MA 02144
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 7 ba · 3,369 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.089 acres (3,888 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,045,000 (Mar 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $13,994 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-A-8 |
| Primary APN | 17-A-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 7 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,369 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,432 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,888 sqft (0.089 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2048060 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 17-A-8 |
| Street Address | 17 GORHAM ST |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02144-2704 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Description | LOT:8 BLK:A CITY/MUNI/TWP:SOMERVILLE |
| Legal Subdivision | CHARLES J SIMPS |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 350800 |
17 Gorham St, a triplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2019.
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of January 22, 2024
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 87 LONG AVE, BELMONT, MA 02478-2959 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 15, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0072336249 |
| Deed Book / Page | 72336 / 249 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Somerville City |
| Unified School District | Somerville School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $13,994.00 | $1,353,400 Land $577,100 Building $776,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 17 Gorham 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 17 Gorham 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 1,241 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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