21 Cedar St, Somerville, MA 02143 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 21 Cedar St, Somerville, MA 02143

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,048 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.156 acres (6,785 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$1,720,000 (Mar 2021)
Tax Bill	$20,409 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`36-A-50`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`36-A-50`
Alternative APNs	`SOME M:36 B:A L:50` `15505200`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	3,048 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	5,528 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	6,785 sqft (0.156 acres)
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	15505200
Street Address	21 CEDAR ST
City	SOMERVILLE
State	MA
Zip	02143-2218
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	NR
Legal Block	A
Legal Lot Number	50
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil Division	SOMERVILLE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3004
Census Tract	351001

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of July 20, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	21 CEDAR ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-2218
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 5, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 5, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 20, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	77143 / 201
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 4, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	77143-201
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Recording Date	Mar 5, 2021
Property Address	21 CEDAR ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-2218
Document Number	77143-201
Book / Page	77143 / 201
Instrument Date	Mar 4, 2021
Instrument	49507
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	21 CEDAR ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-2218

Mortgage

Document Number	49508
Date	Mar 5, 2021
Instrument	49508

Lender

Name	JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Middlesex County
Municipality	Somerville City
Unified School District	Somerville School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$20,409.00 (+7.38%)	$1,870,700 (+3.54%) Land $731,100 Building $1,139,600	$2,029,580 (-1.12%)
2024	$19,006.00 (+7.27%)	$1,806,700 (+5.44%) Land $731,100 Building $1,075,600	$2,052,475
2023	$17,718.00	$1,713,500 Land $731,100 Building $982,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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	4 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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,249 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	630 / 140
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Starry.

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