Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 259 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02145
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 5.5 ba · 3,960 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,490 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $13,635 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 70-C-16 |
| Primary APN | 70-C-16 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 16 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,960 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,332 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 3,490 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 3095060 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 259 BROADWAY |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02145-2004 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 350109 |
259 Broadway, a residential property, is owned by an individual.
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 BENTON RD, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-1513 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 259 Broadway was $13,635, up 3.7% 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 | $13,635.00 (+3.7%) | $1,249,800 (-) Land $340,700 Building $909,100 |
| 2024 | $13,148.00 (+4.16%) | $1,249,800 (+2.38%) Land $340,700 Building $909,100 |
| 2023 | $12,623.00 | $1,220,800 Land $340,700 Building $880,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 259 Broadway in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2021.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 259 Broadway 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 |
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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 1,104 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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