Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 21 Bow St, Somerville, MA 02143
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,588 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.079 acres (3,428 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $755,000 (Nov 2013) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 73-A-25 |
| Primary APN | 73-A-25 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,588 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 5,194 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,428 sqft (0.079 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 19651150 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 21 BOW ST |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02143-2933 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | CBD |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 351300 |
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 39 TENNYSON ST, 1, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-2767 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 5, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 62940 / 144 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,102,900 (-) Land $445,900 Building $657,000 | $1,461,195 (-2.77%) |
| 2024 | $1,102,900 (+1.18%) Land $445,900 Building $657,000 | $1,502,805 |
| 2023 | $1,090,000 Land $445,900 Building $644,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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: 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 1,083 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 | 641 / 143 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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