19 Simpson Ave, Somerville, MA 02144 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 19 Simpson Ave, Somerville, MA 02144

Property Summary

Property Type	Triplex
Details	4 bd · 4 ba · 3,048 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size	0.073 acres (3,200 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$1,185,000 (Jul 2016)
Tax Bill	$20,754 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2022 Mortgage Oct 2017 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`16-A-7`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`16-A-7`
Alternative APNs	`SOME M:16 B:A L:7` `18562071`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	4 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	12 Rooms
Units	3 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	3,048 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,889 sqft
Basement Area	576 sqft
Unfinished Basement	576 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1915
Effective Year Built	Effective 1915
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Slate
Lot Area	3,200 sqft (0.073 acres)
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Steam
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	18562071
Street Address	19 SIMPSON AVE
City	SOMERVILLE
State	MA
Zip	02144-1805
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Local Zoning Code	RA
Legal Block	A
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil Division	SOMERVILLE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2001
Census Tract	350500

Owner

19 Simpson Ave, a triplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2016.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	9 MAPLE TER, BELMONT, MA 02478-4716
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
Aug 8, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM EAST WEST BANK
Oct 27, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM EAST WEST BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 18, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 18, 2016 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 14, 2014
Deed Document Number	2016119736
Deed Book / Page	67638 / 500
Transfer Doc	67638-500
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Property Address	19 SIMPSON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1805
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 26, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	080547-208
Date	Aug 8, 2022
Book Page	80547/208
Instrument	120991

Lender

Name	EAST WEST BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

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

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	4%
Type Change Date	Sep 1, 2027
Index	1-Year CMT

October 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Property Address	19 SIMPSON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1805
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	70146-514
Date	Oct 27, 2017
Book Page	70146/514
Instrument	175075

Lender

Name	EAST WEST BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	4.5%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 19 Simpson Ave was $20,754, up 8.4% 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
2026	$20,754.00 (+8.38%)	$1,890,200 (+7.69%) Land $850,600 Building $1,039,600
2025	$19,150.00 (+6.19%)	$1,755,300 (+2.4%) Land $810,100 Building $945,200
2024	$18,033.00 (+2.23%)	$1,714,200 (+0.48%) Land $810,100 Building $904,100
2023	$17,640.00	$1,706,000 Land $810,100 Building $895,900

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 19 Simpson Ave 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.

Wildfire

The area around 19 Simpson 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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