20 Beech St, Somerville, MA 02143 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 20 Beech St, Somerville, MA 02143

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.097 acres (4,238 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$3,967 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN44-J-7-A

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN44-J-7-A
Alternative APNs
  • SOME M:44 B:J L:7-A
  • 1013184

Exterior

Lot Area4,238 sqft (0.097 acres)

Location & Zoning

Account Number1013184
Street Address20 BEECH ST
CitySOMERVILLE
StateMA
Zip02143-2610
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeNR
Legal BlockJ
Legal Lot Number7-A
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil DivisionSOMERVILLE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1012
Census Tract351204

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Spring Hill Historic District
listed 1989 · 53 contributing resources · NRIS 89001222

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 October 20, 2026

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address30 CAMBRIA ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-1502
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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 ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$3,967.00 (+5.67%)$361,300 (+5%) Land $361,300
2025$3,754.00 (+3.7%)$344,100 (-) Land $344,100
2024$3,620.00 (+1.74%)$344,100 (-) Land $344,100$1,184,555
2023$3,558.00$344,100 Land $344,100

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1985)
Most Recent ClaimJul 1985 · river or lake flooding

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 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 1,249 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
Netafy
Fixed Wireless
630 / 140
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Starry.

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