Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 21 Cherry St, Somerville, MA 02144
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 9 bd · 6 ba · 5,494 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.104 acres (4,520 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,250,000 (Jun 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $30,643 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 30-E-18 |
| Primary APN | 30-E-18 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 9 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 6 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,494 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,976 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,594 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,594 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,520 sqft (0.104 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 5222045 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 21 CHERRY ST |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02144-3249 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | NR |
| Legal Subdivision | SOMERVILLE |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 351001 |
21 Cherry St, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in June 2015.
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 30 COLLEGE AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1914 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 24, 2011 |
| Deed Book / Page | 65533 / 470 |
| Transfer Doc | 065533-470 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Property Address | 21 CHERRY ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-3249 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 078418-409 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 6, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78418/409 |
| Instrument | 176865 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 21 Cherry St was $30,643, up 3.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $30,643.00 (+3.3%) | $2,790,800 (+2.64%) Land $964,700 Building $1,826,100 |
| 2025 | $29,665.00 (+7.09%) | $2,719,100 (+3.26%) Land $918,700 Building $1,800,400 |
| 2024 | $27,701.00 (+2.57%) | $2,633,200 (+0.81%) Land $918,700 Building $1,714,500 |
| 2023 | $27,008.00 | $2,612,000 Land $918,700 Building $1,693,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 21 Cherry St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 21 Cherry 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 1,054 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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