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286 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 286 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143

Property Summary

Property TypeRestaurant
Details2,023 sqft · built 1965
Lot Size0.295 acres (12,836 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$5,750,000 (Jan 2020)
Tax Bill$26,613 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN82-C-10

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN82-C-10
Alternative APNs
  • SOME M:82 B:C L:10
  • 4218152

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area2,023 sqft Total Area
Gross Area2,168 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1965
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1965
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof TypeFlat
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area12,836 sqft (0.295 acres)
Parking Spaces21 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number4218152
Street Address286 SOMERVILLE AVE
CitySOMERVILLE
StateMA
Zip02143
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Restaurant
Local Zoning CodeCC5
Legal BlockC
Legal Lot Number10
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil DivisionSOMERVILLE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3005
Census Tract351500

Owner

286 Somerville Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in January 2020.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address39 BRIGHTON AVE, ALLSTON, MA 02134-2301
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 31, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 31, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 25, 1991 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202016116
Deed Book / Page74077 / 397
Prior Transfer DateJan 15, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc74077-397
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Recording DateJan 31, 2020
Property Address286 SOMERVILLE AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143
Document Number74077-397
Book / Page074077 / 000397
Instrument DateJan 15, 2020
Instrument16116
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 18, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$26,220.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address39 BRIGHTON AVE ALLSTON MA 021342301, ALLSTON, MA 02134-2301

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 286 Somerville Ave was $26,613, up 4.7% from the year before.

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
2026$26,613.00 (+4.66%)$1,405,100 (+4.55%) Land $985,400 Building $419,700
2025$25,428.00 (+3.95%)$1,344,000 (-) Land $938,400 Building $405,600
2024$24,461.00 (+4.9%)$1,344,000 (-) Land $938,400 Building $405,600
2023$23,318.00$1,344,000 Land $938,400 Building $405,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 286 Somerville Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 286 Somerville 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 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 1,045 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
Netafy
Fixed Wireless		641 / 143
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Starry.

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