37 Francesca Ave, Somerville, MA 02144 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 37 Francesca Ave, Somerville, MA 02144

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	8 bd · 2 ba · 3,719 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size	0.113 acres (4,926 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$365,000 (Jan 1999)
Tax Bill	$17,671 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2021 Refinance Jan 2017 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`20-C-13`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`20-C-13`
Alternative APNs	`SOME M:20 B:C L:13` `2049074`

Interior

Bedrooms	8 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	14 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	3,719 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	5,600 sqft
Basement Area	1,293 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,293 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1910
Effective Year Built	Effective 1910
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	4,926 sqft (0.113 acres)
Garage Type	Detached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	2049074
Street Address	37 FRANCESCA AVE
City	SOMERVILLE
State	MA
Zip	02144-2001
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	NR
Legal Subdivision	SOMERVILLE
Legal Block	C
Legal Lot Number	13
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil Division	SOMERVILLE
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4004
Census Tract	350400

Owner

37 Francesca Ave, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in January 1999.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	86 BROADWAY, BOSTON, MA 02116-5416
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 27, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance QUICKEN LOANS INC
Jan 12, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage JEANNE D'ARC CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 21, 1999 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 21, 1999 · Amount on File
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Property Address	37 FRANCESCA AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2001
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 14, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	77609-286
Date	Apr 27, 2021
Book Page	77609/286
Instrument	93766

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS INC
Type	Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2051

January 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Property Address	37 FRANCESCA AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2001
Document Number	68750-278
Book / Page	068750 / 000278
Instrument Date	Jan 12, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 1, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	68750-278
Date	Jan 12, 2017
Book Page	068750/000278
Instrument	6583

Lender

Name	JEANNE D'ARC CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 11, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.13%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 37 Francesca Ave was $17,671, 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	$17,671.00 (+5.4%)	$1,609,400 (+4.72%) Land $804,600 Building $804,800	$1,540,832
2025	$16,766.00 (+4.63%)	$1,536,800 (+0.89%) Land $766,200 Building $770,600
2024	$16,024.00 (+2.8%)	$1,523,200 (+1.04%) Land $766,200 Building $757,000
2023	$15,588.00	$1,507,500 Land $766,200 Building $741,300

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 37 Francesca Ave 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 Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	4 units insured incl. 3 condo units

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 37 Francesca 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.

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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