Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 21 Appleton St, Somerville, MA 02144
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 3,915 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (4,963 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $734,000 (Aug 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $16,703 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Mortgage May 2018 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24-A-20 |
| Primary APN | 24-A-20 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,915 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,684 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 4,963 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 23712110 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 21 APPLETON ST |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02144-2129 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | NR |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 350400 |
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records · APN 24-A-20
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11 MAGNOLIA AVE, MANCHESTER, MA 01944-1607 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage WEBSTER FIRST FCU |
| May 18, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage CAPE ANN SAVINGS BANK |
| Jan 22, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage CAPE ANN SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 17, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 17, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201114 |
| Deed Book / Page | 57310 / 378 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Property Address | 21 APPLETON ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2129 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 085413-107 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Book Page | 85413/107 |
| Instrument | 35397 |
| Name | WEBSTER FIRST FCU |
|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Property Address | 21 APPLETON ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2129 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 71028-254 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2018 |
| Book Page | 71028/254 |
| Instrument | 70098 |
| Name | CAPE ANN SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Property Address | 21 APPLETON ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2129 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 74023-396 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 22, 2020 |
| Book Page | 74023/396 |
| Instrument | 10276 |
| Name | CAPE ANN SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Somerville City |
| Unified School District | Somerville School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,703.00 (+6.02%) | $1,531,000 (+2.23%) Land $767,500 Building $763,500 |
| 2024 | $15,755.00 (-0.69%) | $1,497,600 (-2.39%) Land $767,500 Building $730,100 |
| 2023 | $15,865.00 | $1,534,300 Land $767,500 Building $766,800 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 10, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 units insured incl. 3 condo units |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Radiate Holdings Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 608 / 135 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Starry, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 1,347 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | SOMERVILLE WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 81,045 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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