Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 36 Ware St, Somerville, MA 02144
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 3,476 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.098 acres (4,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,001,000 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $18,685 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage Sep 2018 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8-C-5 |
| Primary APN | 8-C-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,476 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,763 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,333 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,333 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,250 sqft (0.098 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 11349190 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 36 WARE ST |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02144-1527 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | NR |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 350701 |
36 Ware St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2017.
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 36 WARE ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1527 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK |
| Sep 19, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK |
| May 23, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 23, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 69321 / 276 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Property Address | 36 WARE ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1527 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 75580-15 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Book Page | 75580/15 |
| Instrument | 158504 |
| Name | MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3% |
| Type Change Date | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Index | 3-Year CMT |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Property Address | 36 WARE ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1527 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 71634-96 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 19, 2018 |
| Book Page | 71634/96 |
| Instrument | 144430 |
| Name | MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2038 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Recording Date | May 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 36 WARE ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1527 |
| Document Number | 69321-276 |
| Book / Page | 69321 / 276 |
| Instrument | 76200 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $102.57 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 36 WARE ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1527 |
| Document Number | 693210280 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 69321/0280 |
| Name | MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 23, 2047 |
| Rate | 3.25% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate At Change | 60.1% |
| Max Rate | 2.75% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 36 Ware St was $18,685, up 5.4% 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 | $18,685.00 (+5.36%) | $1,701,700 (+4.68%) Land $775,800 Building $925,900 | $1,333,611 |
| 2025 | $17,735.00 (+4.72%) | $1,625,600 (+0.98%) Land $738,800 Building $886,800 | |
| 2024 | $16,936.00 (+3.19%) | $1,609,900 (+1.42%) Land $738,800 Building $871,100 | |
| 2023 | $16,413.00 | $1,587,300 Land $738,800 Building $848,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 36 Ware St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 36 Ware 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 955 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 75 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 520 / 116 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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