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38 Spring St, Somerville, MA 02143 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 38 Spring St, Somerville, MA 02143

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details6 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,905 sqft · built 1854
Lot Size0.189 acres (8,242 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$2,100,000 (Aug 2025)
Tax Bill$17,520 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2025 Sale & Mortgage
Oct 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN44-A-8

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN44-A-8
Alternative APNs
  • SOME M:44 B:A L:8
  • 12385165

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths4.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms16 Rooms
Units4 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area3,905 sqft Living Area
Gross Area5,777 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1854
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1854
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Exterior MaterialOther
Roof TypeMansard
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,242 sqft (0.189 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemSteam
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number12385165
Street Address38 SPRING ST
CitySOMERVILLE
StateMA
Zip02143-2597
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRA
Legal BlockA
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil DivisionSOMERVILLE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract351102

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Spring Hill Historic District
listed 1989 · 53 contributing resources · NRIS 89001222

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 9, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address365 SOMERVILLE AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-2914
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 1, 2025Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE INC
Oct 17, 2023Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 1, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 1, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page84439 / 123
Prior Transfer DateJul 31, 2025
Prior Transfer Doc084439-123
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2025: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Recording DateAug 1, 2025
Property Address38 SPRING ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-2597
Document Number084439-123
Book / Page84439 / 123
Instrument DateJul 31, 2025
Instrument91112
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 26, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address365 SOMERVILLE AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-2914

Mortgage

Document Number0000091113
DateAug 1, 2025
Instrument91113
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2055

October 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Recording DateOct 17, 2023
Property Address38 SPRING ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-2597
Document Number082102-138
Book / Page82102 / 138
Instrument DateSep 26, 2023
Instrument117164
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 26, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
MunicipalitySomerville City
Unified School DistrictSomerville School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$17,520.00 (+3.71%)$1,605,900 (-) Land $768,800 Building $837,100
2024$16,894.00 (+2.88%)$1,605,900 (+1.12%) Land $768,800 Building $837,100
2023$16,421.00$1,588,100 Land $768,800 Building $819,300

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemSOMERVILLE WATER DEPT. (MWRA)
serves 81,045 people · EPA ID MA3274000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead4 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line replacement
currently in violation since Nov 2019
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 1,249 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
Netafy
Fixed Wireless		630 / 140
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Starry.

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