173 Morrison Ave, Somerville, MA 02144 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 173 Morrison Ave, Somerville, MA 02144

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	6 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,424 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size	0.086 acres (3,745 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill	$19,182 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2022 Mortgage Feb 2017 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`20-B-29`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`20-B-29`
Alternative APNs	`SOME M:20 B:B L:29` `4190100`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	14 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	3,424 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	5,333 sqft
Basement Area	1,337 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,337 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1910
Effective Year Built	Effective 1910
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,745 sqft (0.086 acres)
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	4190100
Street Address	173 MORRISON AVE
City	SOMERVILLE
State	MA
Zip	02144-2016
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	NR
Legal Subdivision	WEST SOMERVILLE
Legal Block	B
Legal Lot Number	29
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil Division	SOMERVILLE
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4005
Census Tract	350400

Owner

173 Morrison Ave, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in April 2022.

Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	81 GLEN RD, S1, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-7758
Owner Type	Individual

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 9, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · ARM WASHINGTON TRUST MORTGAGE CO
Feb 3, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 3, 2017
Deed Sale	Feb 3, 2017
Prior Sale	Jun 5, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	68857 / 451
Last Transfer Date	Apr 11, 2022
Transfer Doc	080100-234
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Recording Date	May 9, 2022
Property Address	173 MORRISON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2016
Document Number	080100-234
Book / Page	80100 / 234
Instrument Date	Apr 11, 2022
Instrument	69620
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 24, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	81 GLEN RD # S1, S1, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-7758

Mortgage

Document Number	0000069621
Date	May 9, 2022
Instrument	69621

Lender

Name	WASHINGTON TRUST MORTGAGE CO

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	4.13%
Type Change Date	Jun 1, 2029
Index	1-Year CMT
Margin	3

February 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Recording Date	Feb 3, 2017
Property Address	173 MORRISON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2016
Document Number	68857-451
Book / Page	068857 / 000451
Instrument Date	Jan 31, 2017
Instrument	19790
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 21, 2017

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	70 FRANCIS AVE CAMBRIDGE MA 021381967, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-1967

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 173 Morrison Ave was $19,182, up 5.4% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Middlesex County
Municipality	Somerville City
Unified School District	Somerville School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$19,182.00 (+5.36%)	$1,747,000 (+4.69%) Land $747,500 Building $999,500	$1,670,317
2025	$18,206.00 (+4.78%)	$1,668,700 (+1.04%) Land $711,900 Building $956,800
2024	$17,375.00 (+3.34%)	$1,651,600 (+1.57%) Land $711,900 Building $939,700
2023	$16,813.00	$1,626,000 Land $711,900 Building $914,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 173 Morrison 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	4 units insured incl. 3 condo units

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

The area around 173 Morrison 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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