40 Simpson Ave, Somerville, MA 02144 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 40 Simpson Ave, Somerville, MA 02144

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	6 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,177 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size	0.069 acres (3,000 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$1,350,000 (Sep 2026)
Tax Bill	$15,244 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2023 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`12-C-14`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`12-C-14`
Alternative APNs	`SOME M:12 B:C L:14` `13429060`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	13 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	3,177 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	5,009 sqft
Basement Area	1,097 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,097 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1910
Effective Year Built	Effective 1910
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gambrel
Roof Material	Slate
Lot Area	3,000 sqft (0.069 acres)
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	13429060
Street Address	40 SIMPSON AVE
City	SOMERVILLE
State	MA
Zip	02144-1820
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	RA
Legal Block	C
Legal Lot Number	14
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil Division	SOMERVILLE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	350500

Owner

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 Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	40 SIMPSON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1820
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 10, 2026	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · ARM CITIBANK NYS
Jun 6, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 10, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 10, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 9, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2026115406
Deed Book / Page	86125 / 394
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 4, 2026
Prior Transfer Doc	0000115406
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Recording Date	Sep 10, 2026
Property Address	40 SIMPSON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1820
Document Number	0000115406
Book / Page	86125 / 394
Instrument Date	Sep 4, 2026
Instrument	2026115406
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 30, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	40 SIMPSON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1820
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Date	Sep 10, 2026

Lender

Name	CITIBANK NYS

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	5.88%
Initial Type	Adjustable Rate
Type Change Date	Oct 1, 2036
Index	Other
Margin	3
Max Rate	-1%

June 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Recording Date	Jun 6, 2023
Property Address	40 SIMPSON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1820
Document Number	081618-384
Book / Page	81618 / 384
Instrument Date	Jun 2, 2023
Instrument	59551
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 23, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	40 SIMPSON AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1820

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Middlesex County
Municipality	Somerville City
Unified School District	Somerville School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$15,244.00 (+5.45%)	$1,388,300 (+4.78%) Land $830,700 Building $557,600	$1,324,895
2025	$14,456.00 (+4.45%)	$1,325,000 (+0.71%) Land $791,100 Building $533,900
2024	$13,840.00 (+1.98%)	$1,315,600 (+0.24%) Land $791,100 Building $524,500
2023	$13,571.00	$1,312,500 Land $791,100 Building $521,400

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

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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