Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 397 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02145
| Property Type | Residential Multi-Family (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 6 ba · 6,027 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,840 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $46,378 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 47-H-21 |
| Primary APN | 47-H-21 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 24 Rooms |
| Units | 6 Units |
| Building Area | 6,027 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,468 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,009 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,009 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 7,840 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Account Number | 13440127 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 397 BROADWAY |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02145-2649 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Residential Multi-Family (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | UR |
| Legal Subdivision | SOMERVILLE |
| Legal Block | H |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 350108 |
397 Broadway, a residential property, is held in a trust.
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 45626, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-0011 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 397 Broadway was $46,378, up 4.4% 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 | $46,378.00 (+4.35%) | $4,223,900 (+3.69%) Land $687,600 Building $3,536,300 |
| 2025 | $44,443.00 (+3.97%) | $4,073,600 (+0.25%) Land $674,200 Building $3,399,400 |
| 2024 | $42,747.00 (+3.82%) | $4,063,400 (+2.04%) Land $674,200 Building $3,389,200 |
| 2023 | $41,174.00 | $3,982,000 Land $674,200 Building $3,307,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 397 Broadway in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 397 Broadway 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 1,215 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 75 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 641 / 143 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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