Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 238 Washington St, Somerville, MA 02143
| Property Type | Department Store (Apparel, Household Goods, Furniture) |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.181 acres (7,863 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Apr 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $9,572 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 81-D-1 |
| Primary APN | 81-D-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 7,863 sqft (0.181 acres) |
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| Account Number | 3128101 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 238 WASHINGTON ST |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02143-3309 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Department Store (Apparel, Household Goods, Furniture) |
| Local Zoning Code | CC5 |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 351500 |
238 Washington St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in April 1995.
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 238 WASHINGTON ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-3309 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 6, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 6, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 238 Washington St was $9,572, up 4% from the year before.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,572.00 (+3.96%) | $505,900 (-) Land $460,200 Building $45,700 |
| 2024 | $9,207.00 (+4.9%) | $505,900 (-) Land $460,200 Building $45,700 |
| 2023 | $8,777.00 | $505,900 Land $460,200 Building $45,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 238 Washington 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.
The area around 238 Washington 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.
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 1,045 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 | 641 / 143 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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