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232 Willow Ave, Somerville, MA 02144 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 232 Willow Ave, Somerville, MA 02144

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details5 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,254 sqft · built 1905
Lot Size0.098 acres (4,250 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$247,000 (Jan 1989)
Tax Bill$16,911 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN23-C-7

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN23-C-7
Alternative APNs
  • SOME M:23 B:C L:7
  • 22686206

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area3,254 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,960 sqft
Basement Area1,103 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,103 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1905
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1905
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGambrel
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,250 sqft (0.098 acres)
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number22686206
Street Address232 WILLOW AVE
CitySOMERVILLE
StateMA
Zip02144-2225
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeNR
Legal BlockC
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil DivisionSOMERVILLE
Census Block Group5
Census Block5007
Census Tract350400

Owner

232 Willow Ave, a duplex, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2020.

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

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address232 WILLOW AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2225
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTrust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 13, 1989 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 13, 1989 · Amount on File
Last Transfer DateNov 11, 2020
Transfer Doc76159-246
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Recording DateNov 13, 2020
Property Address232 WILLOW AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2225
Document Number76159-246
Book / Page076159 / 000246
Instrument DateNov 11, 2020
Instrument212656
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 1, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressWILLOW AVE SOMERVILLE MA 02144, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 232 Willow Ave was $16,911, up 5.4% from the year before.

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$16,911.00 (+5.39%)$1,540,200 (+4.72%) Land $775,800 Building $764,400$1,404,173
2025$16,046.00 (+4.63%)$1,470,800 (+0.89%) Land $738,800 Building $732,000
2024$15,336.00 (+5.24%)$1,457,800 (+3.44%) Land $738,800 Building $719,000
2023$14,572.00$1,409,300 Land $738,800 Building $670,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 232 Willow Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 232 Willow Ave 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 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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