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188 Central St, Somerville, MA 02145 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 188 Central St, Somerville, MA 02145

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details6 bd · 6 ba · 4,212 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.199 acres (8,690 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill$19,476 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2021 Transfer
Dec 2020 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN48-A-9

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN48-A-9
Alternative APNs
  • SOME M:48 B:A L:9
  • 19599070

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths6 Baths
Total Rooms24 Rooms
Units6 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area4,212 sqft Living Area
Gross Area6,130 sqft
Basement Area1,600 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,600 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeMansard
Roof MaterialSlate
Lot Area8,690 sqft (0.199 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number19599070
Street Address188 CENTRAL ST
CitySOMERVILLE
StateMA
Zip02145-2739
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeUR
Legal BlockA
Legal Lot Number9
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil DivisionSOMERVILLE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract350202

Owner

188 Central St, a residential property, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in May 2021.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address11 DARTMOUTH ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-3833
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 3, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Dec 7, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Jul 11, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
May 10, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateMay 3, 2021
Transfer Doc77671-516
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Recording DateMay 3, 2021
Property Address188 CENTRAL ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-2739
Document Number077671-516
Book / Page77671 / 516
Instrument DateMay 3, 2021
Instrument99714
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 25, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address11 DARTMOUTH ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-3833

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Recording DateDec 7, 2020
Property Address188 CENTRAL ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-2739
Document Number76359-157
Book / Page076359 / 000157
Instrument DateDec 7, 2020
Instrument231636
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 29, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address11 DARTMOUTH ST SOMERVILLE MA 021453833, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-3833

July 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Recording DateJul 11, 2017
Property Address188 CENTRAL ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-2739
Document Number69582-403
Book / Page069582 / 000403
Instrument DateJul 11, 2017
Instrument107244
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 1, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address11 DARTMOUTH ST SOMERVILLE MA 021453833, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-3833

May 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Recording DateMay 10, 2017
Property Address188 CENTRAL ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-2739
Document Number69258-284
Book / Page069258 / 000284
Instrument DateMay 9, 2017
Instrument68870
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 30, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address11 DARTMOUTH ST SOMERVILLE MA 021453833, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-3833

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 188 Central St was $19,476, up 4.1% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
MunicipalitySomerville City
Unified School DistrictSomerville School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$19,476.00 (+4.09%)$1,773,800 (+3.43%) Land $851,000 Building $922,800
2025$18,711.00 (+3.71%)$1,715,000 (-) Land $810,500 Building $904,500
2024$18,042.00 (+2.4%)$1,715,000 (+0.64%) Land $810,500 Building $904,500
2023$17,620.00$1,704,100 Land $810,500 Building $893,600

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 188 Central St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 188 Central 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 RiskNot 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 SystemSOMERVILLE WATER DEPT. (MWRA)
serves 81,045 people · EPA ID MA3274000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead4 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line replacement
currently in violation since Nov 2019
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 1,215 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

May also be available: Starry.

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