Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 21 Jay St, Somerville, MA 02144
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,256 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.082 acres (3,575 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $465,000 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $8,764 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-B-9 SUB LOT:21 |
| Primary APN | 17-B-9 SUB LOT:21 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,256 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,816 sqft |
| Basement Area | 560 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 560 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,575 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 20031010 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 21 JAY ST |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02144-2711 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | NR |
| Legal Subdivision | 19-21 JAY STREET CONDO |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 350800 |
21 Jay St, a condominium, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2012.
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 JAY ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2711 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 31, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012188042 |
| Deed Book / Page | 59907 / 414 |
| Transfer Doc | 67221-268 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 21 Jay St was $8,764, up 1.9% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,764.00 (+1.93%) | $798,200 (+1.28%) Building $798,200 | $865,984 (-13.84%) |
| 2025 | $8,598.00 (+5.82%) | $788,100 (+2.05%) Building $788,100 | $1,005,100 (-3.21%) |
| 2024 | $8,125.00 (+3.1%) | $772,300 (+1.33%) Building $772,300 | $1,038,445 |
| 2023 | $7,881.00 | $762,200 Building $762,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21 Jay 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 | 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.
The area around 21 Jay 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 1,241 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 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 564 / 125 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Starry, Verizon.
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