36 Ware St, Somerville, MA 02144 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 36 Ware St, Somerville, MA 02144

Property Summary

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`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`8-C-5`
Alternative APNs	`SOME M:8 B:C L:5` `11349190`

Interior

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

Exterior

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

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

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

Owner

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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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

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

Assessor's Deed Record

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

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

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

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	75580-15
Date	Sep 10, 2020
Book Page	75580/15
Instrument	158504

Lender

Name	MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3%
Type Change Date	Oct 1, 2025
Index	3-Year CMT

September 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

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

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	71634-96
Date	Sep 19, 2018
Book Page	71634/96
Instrument	144430

Lender

Name	MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	240 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2038

May 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

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

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$102.57
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	36 WARE ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1527

Mortgage

Document Number	693210280
Date	May 23, 2017
Instrument	69321/0280

Lender

Name	MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 23, 2047

Interest

Rate	3.25%
Max Rate At Change	60.1%
Max Rate	2.75%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

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	$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.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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.

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 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

May also be available: Starry.

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