18 Burnside Ave, Somerville, MA 02144 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 18 Burnside Ave, Somerville, MA 02144

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 2,440 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.086 acres (3,743 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$211,000 (Jun 1994)
Tax Bill	$20,721 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2021 Line of Credit Apr 2021 Refinance + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`30-B-15`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`30-B-15`
Alternative APNs	`SOME M:30 B:B L:15` `23700146`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	2,440 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,916 sqft
Basement Area	894 sqft
Unfinished Basement	894 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,743 sqft (0.086 acres)
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	23700146
Street Address	18 BURNSIDE AVE
City	SOMERVILLE
State	MA
Zip	02144-3102
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	NR
Legal Block	B
Legal Lot Number	15
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil Division	SOMERVILLE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2008
Census Tract	350900

Owner

18 Burnside Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 1994.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	18 BURNSIDE AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-3102
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 16, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK
Apr 5, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MORTGAGE EQUITY PARTNERS LLC
Jun 22, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 30, 1994 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 30, 1994 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 12, 1987 · Amount on File
Transfer Doc	54781-60
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Property Address	18 BURNSIDE AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-3102
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 10, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	078024-312
Date	Jun 16, 2021
Book Page	78024/312
Instrument	135797

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	301 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2046

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Property Address	18 BURNSIDE AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-3102
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 10, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	077427-170
Date	Apr 5, 2021
Book Page	77427/170
Instrument	75966

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE EQUITY PARTNERS LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2051

June 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Property Address	18 BURNSIDE AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-3102
Document Number	71238-476
Instrument Date	Jun 22, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 17, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	18 BURNSIDE AVE SOMERVILLE MA 021443102, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-3102

Mortgage

Document Number	71238-476
Date	Jun 29, 2018
Book Page	071238/000476
Instrument	95465

Lender

Name	BANK OF AMERICA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 28, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 18 Burnside Ave was $20,721, up 6.4% 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	$20,721.00 (+6.41%)	$1,887,200 (+5.73%) Land $896,900 Building $990,300	$1,860,258 (-0.9%)
2025	$19,473.00 (+6.79%)	$1,784,900 (+2.97%) Land $854,200 Building $930,700	$1,877,200 (-4.67%)
2024	$18,235.00 (+6.57%)	$1,733,400 (+4.75%) Land $854,200 Building $879,200	$1,969,255
2023	$17,111.00	$1,654,800 Land $854,200 Building $800,600

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 18 Burnside 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.

Wildfire

The area around 18 Burnside 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 1,054 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Netafy, Starry.

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