20 Central St, Somerville, MA 02143 Property Records

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

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details7 bd · 3 ba · 3,515 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size0.086 acres (3,749 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$1,100,000 (Sep 2015)
Tax Bill$17,015 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Refinance
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN44-E-7

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN44-E-7
Alternative APNs
  • SOME M:44 B:E L:7
  • 18575050

Interior

Bedrooms7 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms14 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area3,515 sqft Living Area
Gross Area5,175 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1915
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1915
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,749 sqft (0.086 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number18575050
Street Address20 CENTRAL ST
CitySOMERVILLE
StateMA
Zip02143-2828
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeNR
Legal BlockE
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil DivisionSOMERVILLE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract351102

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of April 14, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address20 CENTRAL ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-2828
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 16, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 16, 2015 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 28, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page66083 / 340
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Property Address20 CENTRAL ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-2828
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number75688-329
DateSep 23, 2020
Book Page75688/329
Instrument168327
Lender
NameFIDELITY BANK
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2050

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 Value
2025$17,015.00 (+4.86%)$1,559,600 (+1.11%) Land $603,500 Building $956,100
2024$16,227.00 (+6.14%)$1,542,500 (+4.33%) Land $603,500 Building $939,000
2023$15,288.00$1,478,500 Land $603,500 Building $875,000

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; 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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