17 Hancock St, Somerville, MA 02144 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 17 Hancock St, Somerville, MA 02144

Property Summary

Property TypeTriplex
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 3,314 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.078 acres (3,391 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$775,000 (Jun 2022)
Tax Bill$15,525 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2023 Transfer
Jun 2022 Sale
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN30-D-29

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN30-D-29
Alternative APNs
  • SOME M:30 B:D L:29
  • 23712065

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms13 Rooms
Units3 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area3,314 sqft Living Area
Gross Area5,218 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,391 sqft (0.078 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number23712065
Street Address17 HANCOCK ST
CitySOMERVILLE
StateMA
Zip02144-3172
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Local Zoning CodeNR
Legal BlockD
Legal Lot Number29
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil DivisionSOMERVILLE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3000
Census Tract351001

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of April 14, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address221 BEVERLY RD, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33405-4729
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 11, 2023Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Jun 23, 2022Fiduciary Deed, Transfer
Jun 23, 2022Deed, Transfer
Jan 2, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 23, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 23, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 16, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page80320 / 464
Prior Transfer DateJul 9, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0072082-99
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Recording DateOct 11, 2023
Property Address17 HANCOCK ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-3172
Document Number082082-407
Book / Page82082 / 407
Instrument DateOct 6, 2023
Instrument114651
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 9, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address221 BEVERLY RD, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33405-4729

June 2022: Fiduciary Deed, Transfer

Document TypeFiduciary Deed
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Recording DateJun 23, 2022
Property Address17 HANCOCK ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-3172
Document Number080320-464
Book / Page80320 / 464
Instrument DateApr 28, 2022
Instrument94670
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 9, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address14 HAMPDEN TER, NEWTON, MA 02459-1007

June 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Recording DateJun 23, 2022
Property Address17 HANCOCK ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-3172
Document Number080319-540
Book / Page80319 / 540
Instrument DateApr 28, 2022
Instrument94548
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 9, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address14 HAMPDEN TER, NEWTON, MA 02459-1007

January 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Recording DateJan 2, 2019
Property Address17 HANCOCK ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-3172
Document Number72082-99
Book / Page072082 / 000099
Instrument DateJul 9, 2018
Instrument139
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 22, 2019

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTrust
Address17 HANCOCK ST SOMERVILLE MA 021443123, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-3123

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
MunicipalitySomerville City
Unified School DistrictSomerville School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$15,525.00 (+6.02%)$1,423,000 (+2.23%) Land $701,900 Building $721,100
2024$14,644.00 (+2.2%)$1,392,000 (+0.45%) Land $701,900 Building $690,100
2023$14,329.00$1,385,800 Land $701,900 Building $683,900

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies4 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSOMERVILLE WATER DEPT. (MWRA)
serves 81,045 people · EPA ID MA3274000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead4 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line replacement
currently in violation since Nov 2019
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,054 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Netafy, Starry.

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