25 Simpson Ave, Somerville, MA 02144 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 25 Simpson Ave, Somerville, MA 02144

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	5 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,169 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size	0.073 acres (3,200 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Tax Bill	$16,438 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2022 Refinance Sep 2018 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`16-A-9`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`16-A-9`
Alternative APNs	`SOME M:16 B:A L:9` `23713090`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	12 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	3,169 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	5,057 sqft
Basement Area	1,094 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,094 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1910
Effective Year Built	Effective 1910
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gambrel
Roof Material	Slate
Lot Area	3,200 sqft (0.073 acres)
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	23713090
Street Address	25 SIMPSON AVE
City	SOMERVILLE
State	MA
Zip	02144-1805
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	RA
Legal Block	A
Legal Lot Number	9
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil Division	SOMERVILLE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2001
Census Tract	350500

Owner

25 Simpson Ave, a duplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in September 2018.

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

Owner of Record	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	5 CLAREMON ST, 1, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2405
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 17, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Sep 17, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Aug 20, 2018	Personal Representative Deed, Transfer CAMBRIDGE TR

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 17, 2018
Deed Sale	Sep 17, 2018
Prior Sale	Aug 20, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2018143126
Deed Book / Page	71622 / 418
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Property Address	25 SIMPSON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1805
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 8, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	080292-501
Date	Jun 17, 2022
Book Page	80292/501
Instrument	91489

Lender

Name	FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record

September 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Recording Date	Sep 17, 2018
Property Address	25 SIMPSON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1805
Document Number	71622-418
Book / Page	071622 / 000418
Instrument Date	Sep 14, 2018
Instrument	143126
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 9, 2018

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	5 CLAREMON ST #1 SOMERVILLE MA 021442405, 1, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2405

August 2018: Personal Representative Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Personal Representative Deed
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Recording Date	Aug 20, 2018
Property Address	25 SIMPSON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1805
Document Number	71499-21
Book / Page	071499 / 000021
Instrument Date	Aug 7, 2018
Instrument	127525
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 11, 2018

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$5,700.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	7 MOON HILL RD LEXINGTON MA 024216112, LEXINGTON, MA 02421-6112

Mortgage

Document Number	71499-24
Date	Aug 20, 2018
Book Page	071499/000024
Instrument	127526

Lender

Name	CAMBRIDGE TR

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 19, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	4.25%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 25 Simpson Ave was $16,438, up 5.4% 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	$16,438.00 (+5.41%)	$1,497,100 (+4.74%) Land $850,600 Building $646,500	$1,490,494
2025	$15,594.00 (+4.5%)	$1,429,300 (+0.77%) Land $810,100 Building $619,200
2024	$14,922.00 (+2.39%)	$1,418,400 (+0.64%) Land $810,100 Building $608,300
2023	$14,573.00	$1,409,400 Land $810,100 Building $599,300

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 25 Simpson Ave 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 25 Simpson 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 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 1,241 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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