Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 231 Morrison Ave, Somerville, MA 02144
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,359 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,134 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (Nov 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $18,579 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-B-47 |
| Primary APN | 20-B-47 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,359 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,847 sqft |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 832 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 8,134 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 13480020 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 231 MORRISON AVE |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02144-2017 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 350400 |
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 231 MORRISON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2017 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 5, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 5, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 19, 1992 · Amount on Record |
| Transfer Doc | 61127-283 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $18,579.00 (+6.12%) | $1,692,100 (+5.45%) Land $985,400 Building $706,700 | $1,814,779 (+23.9%) |
| 2025 | $17,507.00 (+6.01%) | $1,604,700 (+2.22%) Land $938,400 Building $666,300 | $1,464,710 (-7.18%) |
| 2024 | $16,514.00 (+3.04%) | $1,569,800 (+1.28%) Land $938,400 Building $631,400 | $1,578,045 |
| 2023 | $16,027.00 | $1,550,000 Land $938,400 Building $611,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 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.
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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