21 Walnut Rd, Somerville, MA 02145 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 21 Walnut Rd, Somerville, MA 02145

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details5 bd · 2 ba · 2,906 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size0.061 acres (2,672 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$465,000 (Jul 2010)
Tax Bill$10,825 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN71-B-8

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN71-B-8
Alternative APNs
  • SOME M:71 B:B L:8
  • 19633045

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms14 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area2,906 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,705 sqft
Basement Area1,082 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,082 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Exterior MaterialOther
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area2,672 sqft (0.061 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number19633045
Street Address21 WALNUT RD
CitySOMERVILLE
StateMA
Zip02145-2936
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeNR
Legal SubdivisionEMILY E WOODWARD
Legal BlockB
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil DivisionSOMERVILLE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3001
Census Tract350201

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address21 WALNUT RD, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-2936
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 7, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 7, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2010111325
Deed Book / Page54954 / 105
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
MunicipalitySomerville City
Unified School DistrictSomerville School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$10,825.00 (+5.33%)$985,900 (+4.66%) Land $378,700 Building $607,200$1,105,152
2025$10,277.00 (+4.87%)$942,000 (+1.12%) Land $360,700 Building $581,300
2024$9,800.00 (+6.16%)$931,600 (+4.36%) Land $360,700 Building $570,900
2023$9,231.00$892,700 Land $360,700 Building $532,000

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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 RiskNot 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 SystemSOMERVILLE WATER DEPT. (MWRA)
serves 81,045 people · EPA ID MA3274000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead4 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line replacement
currently in violation since Nov 2019
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 1,104 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband
Cable
1,500 / 50
Netafy
Fixed Wireless
641 / 143
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Starry, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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