Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 20 Benedict St, Somerville, MA 02145
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4 ba · 4,249 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.108 acres (4,720 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,035,000 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $18,463 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 102-B-2 |
| Primary APN | 102-B-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,249 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,459 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,613 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,613 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,720 sqft (0.108 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 23702080 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 BENEDICT ST |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02145-2233 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 350107 |
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6 WHITTIER PL, 3C, BOSTON, MA 02114-1404 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 23, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 23, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 1, 1984 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 68465 / 378 |
| Transfer Doc | 068465-378 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Property Address | 20 BENEDICT ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-2233 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 75375-206 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 14, 2020 |
| Book Page | 75375/206 |
| Instrument | 138816 |
| Name | HINGHAM INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $18,463.00 (+9.3%) | $1,681,500 (+8.6%) Land $454,100 Building $1,227,400 |
| 2025 | $16,892.00 (+7.06%) | $1,548,300 (+3.23%) Land $432,500 Building $1,115,800 |
| 2024 | $15,778.00 (+2.4%) | $1,499,800 (+0.65%) Land $432,500 Building $1,067,300 |
| 2023 | $15,408.00 | $1,490,100 Land $432,500 Building $1,057,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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 556 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 | 641 / 143 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Starry.
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