237 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 237 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143

Property Summary

Property Type	Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Details	6 bd · 4.5 ba · 6,020 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.077 acres (3,333 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$1,435,200 (Aug 2016)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2018 Mortgage Oct 2020 Refinance
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`34-E-45`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`34-E-45`
Alternative APNs	`SOME M:34 B:E L:45` `3124050`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	4.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	13 Rooms
Units	7 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	6,020 sqft Total Area
Gross Area	8,176 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Flat
Roof Material	Tar & Gravel
Lot Area	3,333 sqft (0.077 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	3124050
Street Address	237 HIGHLAND AVE
City	SOMERVILLE
State	MA
Zip	02143-1340
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Local Zoning Code	MR3
Legal Block	E
Legal Lot Number	45
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil Division	SOMERVILLE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1003
Census Tract	351002

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	673 ROBESON ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02720-5425
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 12, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage LEADER BANK NA
Oct 23, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ROCKLAND TRUST CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 25, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 25, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 26, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	67880 / 344
Transfer Doc	67880-344
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Property Address	237 HIGHLAND AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-1340
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	70861-358
Date	Apr 12, 2018
Book Page	70861/358
Instrument	49772

Lender

Name	LEADER BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Property Address	237 HIGHLAND AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-1340
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	75973-114
Date	Oct 23, 2020
Book Page	75973/114
Instrument	195036

Lender

Name	ROCKLAND TRUST CO
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$1,833,200 (+2.33%) Land $464,800 Building $1,368,400	$2,252,640 (+7.27%)
2024	$1,791,500 (+1.78%) Land $464,800 Building $1,326,700	$2,099,975
2023	$1,760,200 Land $464,800 Building $1,295,400

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

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

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 1,249 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
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
Netafy Fixed Wireless	630 / 140
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Starry.

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