31 Putnam Rd, Somerville, MA 02145 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 31 Putnam Rd, Somerville, MA 02145

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details5 bd · 3 ba · 3,338 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.093 acres (4,053 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$530,000 (Jun 2010)
Tax Bill$11,154 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2022 Transfer
Jul 2018 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN68-A-14

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN68-A-14
Alternative APNs
  • SOME M:68 B:A L:14
  • 6249115

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area3,338 sqft Living Area
Gross Area5,574 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,053 sqft (0.093 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number6249115
Street Address31 PUTNAM RD
CitySOMERVILLE
StateMA
Zip02145-1015
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeNR
Legal SubdivisionPUTNAM ROAD
Legal BlockA
Legal Lot Number14
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil DivisionSOMERVILLE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1014
Census Tract350105

Owner

31 Putnam Rd, a duplex, is held in a trust since June 2010.

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

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address29 PUTNAM RD, 31, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-1015
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTrust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 7, 2022Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Jul 2, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage
CENTURY BANK & TRUST CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 17, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 17, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201098455
Deed Book / Page54845 / 106
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

February 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Recording DateFeb 7, 2022
Property Address31 PUTNAM RD, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-1015
Document Number079648-160
Book / Page79648 / 160
Instrument DateJan 21, 2022
Instrument20101
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 25, 2022

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address29 PUTNAM RD # 31, 31, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-1015

July 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Property Address31 PUTNAM RD, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-1015
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number71255-552
DateJul 2, 2018
Book Page71255/552
Instrument97378
Lender
NameCENTURY BANK & TRUST CO
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeClosed-End Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term240 Months
DueJul 1, 2038

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 31 Putnam Rd was $11,154, up 7.1% 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
2025$11,154.00 (+7.1%)$1,022,400 (+3.27%) Land $395,000 Building $627,400
2024$10,415.00 (+2.76%)$990,000 (+1%) Land $395,000 Building $595,000
2023$10,135.00$980,200 Land $395,000 Building $585,200

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 31 Putnam Rd 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 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

The area around 31 Putnam Rd 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 143 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband
Cable
1,500 / 50
Netafy
Fixed Wireless
641 / 143

May also be available: AT&T, Starry, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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