Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 33 Franklin Ave, Somerville, MA 02145
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 2,268 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,121 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (May 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $9,276 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 104-D-12 |
| Primary APN | 104-D-12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,268 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,198 sqft |
| Basement Area | 681 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 681 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,121 sqft (0.072 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1019160 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 33 FRANKLIN AVE |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02145-4308 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | NR |
| Legal Subdivision | 33 FRANKLIN AVE |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 351404 |
33 Franklin Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2011.
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 33 FRANKLIN AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-4308 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 16, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20119 |
| Deed Book / Page | 56922 / 103 |
| Transfer Doc | 54296-333 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 33 Franklin Ave was $9,276, 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 | $9,276.00 (+4.32%) | $844,800 (+3.66%) Land $400,000 Building $444,800 | $1,040,530 |
| 2025 | $8,892.00 (+6.98%) | $815,000 (+3.15%) Land $380,900 Building $434,100 | |
| 2024 | $8,312.00 (+2.67%) | $790,100 (+0.91%) Land $380,900 Building $409,200 | |
| 2023 | $8,096.00 | $783,000 Land $380,900 Building $402,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 33 Franklin Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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 33 Franklin 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 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 930 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 641 / 143 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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