Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 4 Willow Ave, Somerville, MA 02144
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,999 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.062 acres (2,683 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $24,500 (Jan 1965) |
| Tax Bill | $15,589 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-E-16 |
| Primary APN | 25-E-16 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,999 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,359 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,029 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,029 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,683 sqft (0.062 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 5222025 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4 WILLOW AVE |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02144-3316 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | NR |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 350900 |
4 Willow Ave, a triplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 1965.
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 WILLOW AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-3316 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 19, 1965 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 19, 1965 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4 Willow Ave was $15,589, up 8.3% 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 | $15,589.00 (+8.26%) | $1,419,800 (+7.58%) Land $665,900 Building $753,900 |
| 2025 | $14,399.00 (+6.09%) | $1,319,800 (+2.29%) Land $634,200 Building $685,600 |
| 2024 | $13,573.00 (+2.21%) | $1,290,200 (+0.46%) Land $634,200 Building $656,000 |
| 2023 | $13,280.00 | $1,284,300 Land $634,200 Building $650,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 4 Willow Ave 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 4 Willow Ave 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 1,054 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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