36 Simpson Ave, Somerville, MA 02144 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 36 Simpson Ave, Somerville, MA 02144

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	5 bd · 3 ba · 3,108 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size	0.069 acres (3,000 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$1,310,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill	$15,094 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2020 Line of Credit + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`12-C-15`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`12-C-15`
Alternative APNs	`SOME M:12 B:C L:15` `6229170`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	13 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	3,108 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,980 sqft
Basement Area	1,082 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,082 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1910
Effective Year Built	Effective 1910
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Slate
Lot Area	3,000 sqft (0.069 acres)
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	6229170
Street Address	36 SIMPSON AVE
City	SOMERVILLE
State	MA
Zip	02144-1820
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	RA
Legal Block	C
Legal Lot Number	15
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil Division	SOMERVILLE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	350500

Owner

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

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	4 MADISON ST, BELMONT, MA 02478-3536
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 3, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage UNITED NATIONS FCU
Dec 31, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND
Apr 2, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Apr 2, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Dec 27, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 3, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 3, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202199882
Deed Book / Page	77673 / 572
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Recording Date	May 3, 2021
Property Address	36 SIMPSON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1820
Document Number	77673-572
Book / Page	77673 / 572
Instrument Date	May 3, 2021
Instrument	99882
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 21, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	4 MADISON ST, BELMONT, MA 02478-3536
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	99883
Date	May 3, 2021
Instrument	99883

Lender

Name	UNITED NATIONS FCU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Property Address	36 SIMPSON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1820
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	76598-128
Date	Dec 31, 2020
Book Page	76598/128
Instrument	254086

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	289 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2045

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

April 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Recording Date	Apr 2, 2020
Property Address	36 SIMPSON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1820
Document Number	74404-270
Book / Page	074404 / 000270
Instrument Date	Jun 24, 2019
Instrument	49482
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 21, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	19 VINCENT ST BILLERICA MA 018215052, BILLERICA, MA 01821-5052

April 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Recording Date	Apr 2, 2020
Property Address	36 SIMPSON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1820
Document Number	74404-272
Book / Page	074404 / 000272
Instrument Date	Jun 24, 2019
Instrument	49483
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 21, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	36 SIMPSON AVE SOMERVILLE MA 021441820, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1820

December 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Recording Date	Dec 27, 2018
Property Address	36 SIMPSON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1820
Document Number	72064-3
Book / Page	072064 / 000003
Instrument Date	Nov 1, 2018
Instrument	6680
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 15, 2019

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	36 SIMPSON AVE SOMERVILLE MA 021441820, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1820

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Middlesex County
Municipality	Somerville City
Unified School District	Somerville School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$15,094.00 (+5.46%)	$1,374,700 (+4.79%) Land $830,700 Building $544,000	$1,393,359
2025	$14,312.00 (+4.45%)	$1,311,800 (+0.71%) Land $791,100 Building $520,700
2024	$13,702.00 (+1.94%)	$1,302,500 (+0.2%) Land $791,100 Building $511,400
2023	$13,441.00	$1,299,900 Land $791,100 Building $508,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,241 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
Netafy Fixed Wireless	564 / 125
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Starry, Verizon.

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