Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 17 Summit St, Somerville, MA 02144
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 2,584 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $203,000 (Jul 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $16,894 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-E-1 |
| Primary APN | 20-E-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,584 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,229 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 5225162 |
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| Street Address | 17 SUMMIT ST |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02144-1923 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 350500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Nichols, John F., House listed 1989 · 2 contributing resources · NRIS 89001285 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
17 Summit St, a triplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 1994.
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 SUMMIT ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1923 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Summit St was $16,894, up 5.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,894.00 (+5.51%) | $1,548,500 (+1.74%) Land $922,500 Building $626,000 |
| 2024 | $16,011.00 (+2.09%) | $1,522,000 (+0.35%) Land $922,500 Building $599,500 |
| 2023 | $15,683.00 | $1,516,700 Land $922,500 Building $594,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 17 Summit 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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 Summit 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 |
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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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