Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 38 Jay St, Somerville, MA 02144
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 3,672 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.105 acres (4,584 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,435,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $19,844 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-C-11 |
| Primary APN | 17-C-11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 16 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,672 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,511 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,224 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,224 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 4,584 sqft (0.105 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 15500050 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 38 JAY ST |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02144-2779 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | NR |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 350800 |
38 Jay St, a triplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2016.
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 JAY ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-2779 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 29, 2016 |
| Deed Book / Page | 68575 / 470 |
| Transfer Doc | 068575-470 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Jay St was $19,844, up 8% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $19,844.00 (+8.02%) | $1,807,300 (+7.33%) Land $830,300 Building $977,000 |
| 2025 | $18,370.00 (+6.15%) | $1,683,800 (+2.36%) Land $790,700 Building $893,100 |
| 2024 | $17,305.00 (+2.34%) | $1,645,000 (+0.59%) Land $790,700 Building $854,300 |
| 2023 | $16,910.00 | $1,635,400 Land $790,700 Building $844,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 38 Jay St 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 | 1 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.
The area around 38 Jay 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 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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