Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 170 Central St, Somerville, MA 02145
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 9 bd · 5 ba · 5,044 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,457 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Feb 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $18,115 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 48-A-16 |
| Primary APN | 48-A-16 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 9 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 16 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,044 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,544 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,612 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,612 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 6,457 sqft (0.148 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 16545170 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 170 CENTRAL ST |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02145-2757 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | NR |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 350202 |
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 139 GEORGE ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-7326 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 8, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 8, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 14, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $18,115.00 (+5.25%) | $1,649,800 (+4.58%) Land $738,000 Building $911,800 |
| 2025 | $17,212.00 (+3.71%) | $1,577,600 (-) Land $702,900 Building $874,700 |
| 2024 | $16,596.00 (+2.95%) | $1,577,600 (+1.19%) Land $702,900 Building $874,700 |
| 2023 | $16,120.00 | $1,559,000 Land $702,900 Building $856,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 1,215 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 75 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 641 / 143 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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