26 Hancock St, Somerville, MA 02144 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 26 Hancock St, Somerville, MA 02144

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,688 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.074 acres (3,213 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$1,530,000 (Jul 2020)
Tax Bill$18,615 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN30-C-12

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN30-C-12
Alternative APNs
  • SOME M:30 B:C L:12
  • 3110011

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories3 Stories
Building Area1,688 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,740 sqft
Basement Area630 sqft
Unfinished Basement630 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialShingles
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,213 sqft (0.074 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number3110011
Street Address26 HANCOCK ST
CitySOMERVILLE
StateMA
Zip02144-3103
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNR
Legal SubdivisionHOLLAND STREET
Legal BlockC
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil DivisionSOMERVILLE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2009
Census Tract350900

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address26 HANCOCK ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-3103
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 24, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 24, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 14, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2020121348
Deed Book / Page75199 / 252
Prior Transfer DateJun 24, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc75199-252
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Recording DateJul 24, 2020
Property Address26 HANCOCK ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-3103
Document Number75199-252
Book / Page75199 / 252
Instrument DateJun 24, 2020
Instrument121348
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address26 HANCOCK ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-3103
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number121349
DateJul 24, 2020
Instrument121349
Lender
NameFIRST REPUBLIC BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2.95%
Type Change DateAug 1, 2027
Max Rate At Change2.5%
Index1-Year CMT

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
MunicipalitySomerville City
Unified School DistrictSomerville School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$18,615.00 (+6.38%)$1,695,400 (+5.7%) Land $851,900 Building $843,500$1,908,645 (-)
2025$17,499.00 (+6.65%)$1,603,900 (+2.83%) Land $811,400 Building $792,500$1,908,645 (+4.08%)
2024$16,408.00 (+6.33%)$1,559,700 (+4.51%) Land $811,400 Building $748,300$1,833,785
2023$15,431.00$1,492,400 Land $811,400 Building $681,000

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemSOMERVILLE WATER DEPT. (MWRA)
serves 81,045 people · EPA ID MA3274000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead4 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line replacement
currently in violation since Nov 2019
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 1,054 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Netafy, Starry.

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