Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 20 Ash Ave, Somerville, MA 02145
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,528 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (Sep 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $9,143 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 46-E-10 |
| Primary APN | 46-E-10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,528 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,556 sqft |
| Basement Area | 843 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 843 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,200 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 4174135 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 ASH AVE |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02145-1402 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 350108 |
20 Ash Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2014.
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 ASH AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-1402 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 64267 / 559 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Property Address | 20 ASH AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-1402 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | SOURCE ONE TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 72144-26 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 18, 2019 |
| Book Page | 72144/26 |
| Instrument | 8034 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 20 Ash Ave was $9,143, up 6.5% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,143.00 (+6.55%) | $832,700 (+5.87%) Land $340,700 Building $492,000 | $840,133 (+10.01%) |
| 2025 | $8,581.00 (+7.22%) | $786,500 (+3.39%) Land $324,400 Building $462,100 | $763,705 (-4.6%) |
| 2024 | $8,003.00 (+4.49%) | $760,700 (+2.7%) Land $324,400 Building $436,300 | $800,565 |
| 2023 | $7,659.00 | $740,700 Land $324,400 Building $416,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Ash 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.
The area around 20 Ash 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.
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 516 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 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 | 630 / 140 |
May also be available: AT&T, Starry, T-Mobile.
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