28 Hancock St, Somerville, MA 02144 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 28 Hancock St, Somerville, MA 02144

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details5 bd · 3 ba · 2,573 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.074 acres (3,213 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on Record
Last Sale$670,000 (Nov 2004)
Tax Bill$15,758 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN30-C-11

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN30-C-11
Alternative APNs
  • SOME M:30 B:C L:11
  • 13442135

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area2,573 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,104 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Exterior MaterialOther
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,213 sqft (0.074 acres)
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number13442135
Street Address28 HANCOCK ST
CitySOMERVILLE
StateMA
Zip02144-3103
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeNR
Legal BlockC
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil DivisionSOMERVILLE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2009
Census Tract350900

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 9, 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 Trust Names on Record
Mailing Address28 HANCOCK ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-3103
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 5, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 5, 2004 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 28, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2004281273
Deed Book / Page44051 / 222
Last Transfer DateJul 22, 2021
Transfer Doc78409-515
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Recording DateAug 5, 2021
Property Address28 HANCOCK ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-3103
Document Number78409-515
Book / Page78409 / 515
Instrument DateJul 22, 2021
Instrument175864
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 20, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address28 HANCOCK ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-3103

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 Value
2025$15,758.00 (+4.51%)$1,444,400 (+0.77%) Land $811,400 Building $633,000
2024$15,078.00 (+4.8%)$1,433,300 (+3%) Land $811,400 Building $621,900
2023$14,388.00$1,391,500 Land $811,400 Building $580,100

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

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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