23 Appleton St, Apt 1, Somerville, MA 02144 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 23 Appleton St, Apt 1, Somerville, MA 02144

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,009 sqft · built 1870
Lot Size0.125 acres (5,448 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$790,000 (Mar 2020)
Tax Bill$8,919 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN24-A-21 SUB LOT:1

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN24-A-21 SUB LOT:1
Alternative APNs
  • SOME M:24 B:A L:21 U:1
  • 20040030

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Units3 Units
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,009 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,190 sqft
Basement Area88 sqft
Unfinished Basement88 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1870
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1870
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Exterior MaterialOther
Roof TypeMansard
Roof MaterialSlate
Lot Area5,448 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number20040030
Street Address23 APPLETON ST, 1
CitySOMERVILLE
StateMA
Zip02144-2136
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning CodeNR
Legal BlockA
Legal Lot Number21
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil DivisionSOMERVILLE
Census Block Group4
Census Block4011
Census Tract350400

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address23 APPLETON ST, 1, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2136
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 27, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 27, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 29, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202045894
Deed Book / Page74363 / 217
Last Transfer DateSep 25, 2024
Transfer Doc083310-468
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2020: Condominium Deed, Transfer

Document TypeCondominium Deed
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Recording DateMar 27, 2020
Property Address23 APPLETON ST APT 1, 1, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2136
Document Number74363-217
Book / Page074363 / 000217
Instrument DateMar 20, 2020
Instrument45894
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 14, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$3,602.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address23 APPLETON ST #1 SOMERVILLE MA 021442136, 1, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2136

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$8,919.00 (+3.66%)$812,300 (+3.01%) Building $812,300$809,851 (-19.46%)
2025$8,604.00 (+7.31%)$788,600 (+3.46%) Building $788,600$1,005,480 (+3%)
2024$8,018.00 (+2.48%)$762,200 (+0.73%) Building $762,200$976,220
2023$7,824.00$756,700 Building $756,700

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 Policies4 units insured
incl. 3 condo units

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 1,347 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband
Cable
1,500 / 50
Netafy
Fixed Wireless
608 / 135
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Starry, Verizon.

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