Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 40 Vinal Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 5.5 ba · 3,572 sqft · built 1892 |
| Lot Size | 0.125 acres (5,430 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $485,000 (Apr 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $16,760 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 62-C-40 |
| Primary APN | 62-C-40 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,572 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,852 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,632 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,632 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1892 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1892 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,430 sqft (0.125 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2030105 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 40 VINAL AVE |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02143-1854 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | NR |
| Legal Subdivision | SOMERVILLE |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 351300 |
40 Vinal Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2000.
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 VINAL AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-1854 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 7, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 7, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Property Address | 40 VINAL AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-1854 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 079369-332 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Book Page | 79369/332 |
| Instrument | 272040 |
| Name | DIGITAL FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 40 Vinal Ave was $16,760, up 5.4% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $16,760.00 (+5.37%) | $1,526,400 (+4.7%) Land $696,700 Building $829,700 | $1,512,752 |
| 2025 | $15,906.00 (+4.72%) | $1,457,900 (+0.98%) Land $663,500 Building $794,400 | |
| 2024 | $15,189.00 (+5.61%) | $1,443,800 (+3.8%) Land $663,500 Building $780,300 | |
| 2023 | $14,382.00 | $1,390,900 Land $663,500 Building $727,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 Vinal 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 40 Vinal 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 1,083 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 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 641 / 143 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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