Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 38 Cherry St, Somerville, MA 02144
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 9 bd · 3 ba · 4,137 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,147 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $19,655 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 30-D-6 |
| Primary APN | 30-D-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 9 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,137 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,354 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 5,147 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 16526117 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 38 CHERRY ST |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02144-3292 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | NR |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 351001 |
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 60 HIGHLAND RD, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2311 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 2, 2007 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 2, 2007 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 2, 2007 |
| Deed Document Number | 200722661 |
| Deed Book / Page | 48942 / 215 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Property Address | 38 CHERRY ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-3292 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 080718-408 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 16, 2022 |
| Book Page | 80718/408 |
| Instrument | 141093 |
| Name | INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,655.00 (+6.32%) | $1,801,600 (+2.53%) Land $786,700 Building $1,014,900 |
| 2024 | $18,486.00 (+2.39%) | $1,757,200 (+0.64%) Land $786,700 Building $970,500 |
| 2023 | $18,054.00 | $1,746,000 Land $786,700 Building $959,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 in force |
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.
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 1,054 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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