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38 Walker St, Somerville, MA 02144 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 38 Walker St, Somerville, MA 02144

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,029 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.082 acres (3,601 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$650,000 (May 2020)
Tax Bill$7,609 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2020 Refinance
May 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-D-6 SUB LOT:38

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-D-6 SUB LOT:38
Alternative APNs
  • SOME M:15 B:D L:6 U:38
  • 20084460

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,029 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,209 sqft
Basement Area130 sqft
Unfinished Basement130 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Lot Area3,601 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemSteam
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number20084460
Street Address38 WALKER ST
CitySOMERVILLE
StateMA
Zip02144-1623
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning CodeNR
Legal Subdivision38-40 WALKER STREET CONDO
Legal BlockD
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil DivisionSOMERVILLE
Census Block Group4
Census Block4007
Census Tract350600

Owner

38 Walker St, a condominium, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2020.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address38 WALKER ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1623
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 3, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance
MORGAN STANLEY CREDIT CORP
May 1, 2020Condominium Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 1, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 1, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 12, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202066120
Deed Book / Page74595 / 268
Last Transfer DateJun 18, 2020
Transfer Doc75038-170
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Recording DateJul 3, 2020
Property Address38 WALKER ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1623
Document Number75038-170
Book / Page75038 / 170
Instrument DateJun 18, 2020
Instrument106562
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2021

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address38-40 WALKER ST # 38, 38, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144

Mortgage

Document Number75038-174
DateJul 3, 2020
Book Page75038/174
Instrument106563
Lender
NameMORGAN STANLEY CREDIT CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2050

May 2020: Condominium Deed, Transfer

Document TypeCondominium Deed
JurisdictionSOMERVILLE MA
Recording DateMay 1, 2020
Property Address38 WALKER ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1623
Document Number74595-268
Book / Page074595 / 000268
Instrument DateApr 2, 2020
Instrument66120
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 19, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$2,964.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address38-40 WALKER ST #38 SOMERVILLE MA 021441623, 38, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1623

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Walker St was $7,609, up 1.9% from the year before.

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 ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$7,609.00 (+1.93%)$693,000 (+1.29%) Building $693,000$716,676 (-13.29%)
2025$7,465.00 (+5.84%)$684,200 (+2.06%) Building $684,200$826,500 (+3.73%)
2024$7,053.00 (+3.08%)$670,400 (+1.31%) Building $670,400$796,765
2023$6,842.00$661,700 Building $661,700

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 38 Walker St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1978.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 units insured
incl. 2 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1978)
Most Recent ClaimFeb 1978 · tidal / storm surge

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 38 Walker 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 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 1,241 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
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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