233 School St, Somerville, MA 02145 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 233 School St, Somerville, MA 02145

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	6 bd · 3 ba · 3,187 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.077 acres (3,338 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$12,770 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2017 Mortgage Aug 2017 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`59-D-21`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`59-D-21`
Alternative APNs	`SOME M:59 B:D L:21` `5226095`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	13 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	3,187 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	5,153 sqft
Basement Area	1,199 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,199 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Exterior Material	Other
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,338 sqft (0.077 acres)
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	5226095
Street Address	233 SCHOOL ST
City	SOMERVILLE
State	MA
Zip	02145-2814
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	NR
Legal Block	D
Legal Lot Number	21
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil Division	SOMERVILLE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3006
Census Tract	350202

Owner

233 School St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who acquired it in August 2017.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	13 SAMUEL DR, NORTH GRAFTON, MA 01536-1133
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 25, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC
Aug 11, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 11, 2017
Deed Sale	Aug 11, 2017
Prior Sale	Dec 31, 2007
Deed Document Number	2017128506
Deed Book / Page	69758 / 297
Transfer Doc	48143-96
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Property Address	233 SCHOOL ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-2814
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	69974-30
Date	Sep 25, 2017
Book Page	69974/30
Instrument	154454

Lender

Name	NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2047

August 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Recording Date	Aug 11, 2017
Property Address	233 SCHOOL ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-2814
Document Number	69758-297
Book / Page	069758 / 000297
Instrument Date	Aug 11, 2017
Instrument	128506
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 29, 2017

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	233 SCHOOL ST SOMERVILLE MA 021452814, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-2814

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 233 School St was $12,770, up 5.3% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Middlesex County
Municipality	Somerville City
Unified School District	Somerville School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$12,770.00 (+5.33%)	$1,163,000 (+4.65%) Land $410,200 Building $752,800	$855,840
2025	$12,124.00 (+4.92%)	$1,111,300 (+1.17%) Land $390,700 Building $720,600
2024	$11,555.00 (+6.41%)	$1,098,400 (+4.59%) Land $390,700 Building $707,700
2023	$10,859.00	$1,050,200 Land $390,700 Building $659,500

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 233 School St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

The area around 233 School 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,104 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max 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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