Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 28 Ware St, Somerville, MA 02144
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 3,244 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,037 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $256,250 (May 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $18,187 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8-C-7 |
| Primary APN | 8-C-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,244 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,356 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,009 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,009 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,037 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 13416120 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 28 WARE ST |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02144-1527 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | NR |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 350701 |
28 Ware St, a duplex, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 1995.
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 28 WARE ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1527 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 28 Ware St was $18,187, up 4.8% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $18,187.00 (+4.78%) | $1,656,400 (+4.11%) Land $808,400 Building $848,000 | $1,452,023 |
| 2025 | $17,358.00 (+4.66%) | $1,591,000 (+0.92%) Land $769,900 Building $821,100 | |
| 2024 | $16,585.00 (-10.49%) | $1,576,500 (-12.03%) Land $769,900 Building $806,600 | |
| 2023 | $18,529.00 | $1,792,000 Land $1,006,100 Building $785,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 28 Ware 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 28 Ware 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 955 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 75 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 520 / 116 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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