Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 17 Vinal Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 3,567 sqft · built 1869 |
| Lot Size | 0.089 acres (3,857 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $710,017 (Jun 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $16,143 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 73-A-53 |
| Primary APN | 73-A-53 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,567 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,758 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,360 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,360 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1869 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1869 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,857 sqft (0.089 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 20674090 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 VINAL AVE |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02143-1806 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | NR |
| Legal Subdivision | SOMERVILLE |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 351300 |
17 Vinal Ave, a triplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2011.
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 VINAL AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-1806 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 29, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201111 |
| Deed Book / Page | 57079 / 22 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000308423 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Property Address | 17 VINAL AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-1806 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 76541-86 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Book Page | 76541/86 |
| Instrument | 248907 |
| Name | NEEDHAM BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2036 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Vinal Ave was $16,143, up 8.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $16,143.00 (+8.47%) | $1,470,200 (+7.77%) Land $638,800 Building $831,400 |
| 2025 | $14,883.00 (+6.26%) | $1,364,200 (+2.46%) Land $608,400 Building $755,800 |
| 2024 | $14,006.00 (+2.25%) | $1,331,400 (+0.5%) Land $608,400 Building $723,000 |
| 2023 | $13,698.00 | $1,324,800 Land $608,400 Building $716,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 17 Vinal 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 | 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 Vinal 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 1,083 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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