Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 21 Laurel St, Somerville, MA 02143
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,484 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.062 acres (2,685 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $675,000 (Sep 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $12,454 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 52-G-32 |
| Primary APN | 52-G-32 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,484 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,685 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,685 sqft (0.062 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 3126052 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 21 LAUREL ST |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02143-2822 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | NR |
| Legal Block | G |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 351204 |
21 Laurel St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2014.
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 LAUREL ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-2822 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 12, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 64307 / 405 |
| Transfer Doc | 50012-133 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Property Address | 21 LAUREL ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-2822 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 74415-444 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 6, 2020 |
| Book Page | 74415/444 |
| Instrument | 50454 |
| Name | MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 21 Laurel St was $12,454, up 4.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,454.00 (+4.7%) | $1,141,500 (+0.96%) Land $537,600 Building $603,900 |
| 2024 | $11,895.00 (+5.51%) | $1,130,700 (+3.71%) Land $537,600 Building $593,100 |
| 2023 | $11,274.00 | $1,090,300 Land $537,600 Building $552,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 21 Laurel St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1985.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1985) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1985 · river or lake flooding |
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 Laurel 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 1,083 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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