Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 20 Lee St, Somerville, MA 02145
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,723 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $525,000 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $10,473 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 49-D-5 |
| Primary APN | 49-D-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,723 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,667 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,000 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 13478084 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 LEE ST |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02145-3711 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Subdivision | SOMERVILLE |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 350202 |
20 Lee St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in October 2025.
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23 WEST ST, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-1306 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 28, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 63005 / 214 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 084890-315 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Property Address | 20 LEE ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-3711 |
| Document Number | 084890-315 |
| Book / Page | 84890 / 315 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 141053 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 23 WEST ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-1306 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Lee St was $10,473, up 4.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,473.00 (+4.86%) | $959,900 (+1.11%) Land $375,500 Building $584,400 |
| 2024 | $9,988.00 (+3.13%) | $949,400 (+1.36%) Land $375,500 Building $573,900 |
| 2023 | $9,685.00 | $936,700 Land $375,500 Building $561,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 20 Lee St 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 Lee St 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 1,215 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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