197 Morrison Ave, Somerville, MA 02144 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 197 Morrison Ave, Somerville, MA 02144

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 1860
Lot Size	0.132 acres (5,763 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$1,730,000 (Apr 2023)
Tax Bill	$18,067 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2022 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`20-B-38`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`20-B-38`
Alternative APNs	`SOME M:20 B:B L:38` `3160156`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,728 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,854 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1860
Effective Year Built	Effective 1860
Architectural Style	Cottage
Exterior Material	Brick
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	5,763 sqft (0.132 acres)
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Steam
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	3160156
Street Address	197 MORRISON AVE
City	SOMERVILLE
State	MA
Zip	02144-2017
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	NR
Legal Block	B
Legal Lot Number	38
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil Division	SOMERVILLE
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4005
Census Tract	350400

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Individually Listed	House at 197 Morrison Avenue listed 1989 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 89001273

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	197 MORRISON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2017
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 13, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC
Jun 22, 2022	Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 13, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 13, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 16, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202337040
Deed Book / Page	81423 / 366
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Recording Date	Apr 13, 2023
Property Address	197 MORRISON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2017
Document Number	081423-366
Book / Page	81423 / 366
Instrument Date	Apr 13, 2023
Instrument	37040
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 28, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	197 MORRISON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2017
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000037042
Date	Apr 13, 2023
Instrument	37042

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	5.88%
Type Change Date	May 1, 2033
Max Rate At Change	2.75%
Index	Other

June 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Recording Date	Jun 22, 2022
Property Address	197 MORRISON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2017
Document Number	080313-441
Book / Page	80313 / 441
Instrument Date	Jun 16, 2022
Instrument	93917
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 11, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	197 MORRISON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2017

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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
2025	$18,067.00 (+4.67%)	$1,656,000 (+0.93%) Land $801,100 Building $854,900	$1,733,560 (+3.9%)
2024	$17,261.00 (+18.21%)	$1,640,800 (+16.19%) Land $801,100 Building $839,700	$1,668,485
2023	$14,602.00	$1,412,200 Land $801,100 Building $611,100

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

Flood

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

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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