Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 30 Forest St, Somerville, MA 02143
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,853 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.168 acres (7,330 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,375,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $23,548 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 37-D-1 |
| Primary APN | 37-D-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,853 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,283 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,031 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,031 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 7,330 sqft (0.168 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 8302170 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 30 FOREST ST |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02143-3516 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | NR |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 351001 |
30 Forest St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2024.
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 30 FOREST ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-3516 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 15, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 82787 / 308 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 13, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 082787-308 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 30 Forest St was $23,548, up 4.3% 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 | $23,548.00 (+4.29%) | $2,144,600 (+3.62%) Land $1,016,000 Building $1,128,600 | $2,158,323 |
| 2025 | $22,579.00 (+6.91%) | $2,069,600 (+3.09%) Land $967,600 Building $1,102,000 | |
| 2024 | $21,119.00 (+2.64%) | $2,007,500 (+0.89%) Land $967,600 Building $1,039,900 | |
| 2023 | $20,575.00 | $1,989,800 Land $967,600 Building $1,022,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 30 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 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.
The area around 30 Forest 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 782 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Starry.
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