Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 188 Central St, Somerville, MA 02145
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 6 ba · 4,212 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.199 acres (8,690 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $19,476 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Transfer Dec 2020 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 48-A-9 |
| Primary APN | 48-A-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 24 Rooms |
| Units | 6 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,212 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,130 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,600 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,600 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 8,690 sqft (0.199 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 19599070 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 188 CENTRAL ST |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02145-2739 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | UR |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 350202 |
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 Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11 DARTMOUTH ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-3833 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 3, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Dec 7, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Jul 11, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| May 10, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 77671-516 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 188 CENTRAL ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-2739 |
| Document Number | 077671-516 |
| Book / Page | 77671 / 516 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 99714 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 25, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 11 DARTMOUTH ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-3833 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Property Address | 188 CENTRAL ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-2739 |
| Document Number | 76359-157 |
| Book / Page | 076359 / 000157 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 231636 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11 DARTMOUTH ST SOMERVILLE MA 021453833, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-3833 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 188 CENTRAL ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-2739 |
| Document Number | 69582-403 |
| Book / Page | 069582 / 000403 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 107244 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11 DARTMOUTH ST SOMERVILLE MA 021453833, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-3833 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Recording Date | May 10, 2017 |
| Property Address | 188 CENTRAL ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-2739 |
| Document Number | 69258-284 |
| Book / Page | 069258 / 000284 |
| Instrument Date | May 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 68870 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11 DARTMOUTH ST SOMERVILLE MA 021453833, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-3833 |
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
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Somerville City |
| Unified School District | Somerville School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed 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.
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 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.
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 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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