Bristol County and Somerset Town property record for 42 Simms Ave, Somerset, MA 02726
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.58 acres (25,265 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $370,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $5,715 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2019 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | SOME M:0D2 L:0050 |
| Primary APN | SOME M:0D2 L:0050 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,908 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 25,265 sqft (0.58 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 42 SIMMS AVE |
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| City | SOMERSET |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02726-5936 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 50 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERSET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 644102 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Somerset Village Historic District listed 2020 · 285 contributing resources · NRIS 100005075 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
42 Simms Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2023.
Source: Bristol County and Somerset Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 SIMMS AVE, SOMERSET, MA 02726-5936 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2023 | Fiduciary Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage ST ANNE CU |
| Apr 26, 2019 | Personal Representative Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Jul 2, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20238166 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11309 / 62 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Fiduciary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 42 SIMMS AVE, SOMERSET, MA 02726-5936 |
| Document Number | 0011309-62 |
| Book / Page | 11309 / 62 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 8166 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 3, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 53 WOODLAND DR, SOMERSET, MA 02726-4741 |
| Document Number | 0000008167 |
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| Date | Jun 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 8167 |
| Name | ST ANNE CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 42 SIMMS AVE, SOMERSET, MA 02726-5936 |
| Document Number | 9755-217 |
| Book / Page | 009755 / 000217 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 6305 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 665 MAIN ST SOMERSET MA 027265829, SOMERSET, MA 02726-5829 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 42 SIMMS AVE, SOMERSET, MA 02726-5936 |
| Document Number | 9544-274 |
| Book / Page | 009544 / 000274 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 10731 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 42 SIMMS AVE SOMERSET MA 027265936, SOMERSET, MA 02726-5936 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Simms Ave was $5,715.
Source: Bristol County and Somerset Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Bristol County |
| County Subdivision | Somerset Town |
| Secondary School District | Somerset-Berkley School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Somerset School District (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,715.00 | $429,700 Land $194,600 Building $235,100 | $460,180 (+15.03%) |
| 2024 | $400,045 | ||
| 2023 | $5,016.00 | $395,600 Land $177,000 Building $218,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Simms Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 22, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 40 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 40 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1978–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 42 Simms Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | SOMERSET WATER DEPARTMENT serves 18,303 people · EPA ID MA4273000 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Jul 2023 |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 79 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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