42 Spring St, Somerville, MA 02143 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 42 Spring St, Somerville, MA 02143

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,137 sqft · built 1860
Lot Size	0.187 acres (8,137 sqft)
Owner	Trust Name on Record
Last Sale	$1,930,000 (Jun 2023)
Tax Bill	$19,506 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2023 Sale Nov 2017 Line of Credit + 5 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`44-A-7`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`44-A-7`
Alternative APNs	`SOME M:44 B:A L:7` `16538110`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,137 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,544 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1860
Effective Year Built	Effective 1860
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	8,137 sqft (0.187 acres)
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	16538110
Street Address	42 SPRING ST
City	SOMERVILLE
State	MA
Zip	02143-2523
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	NR
Legal Block	A
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil Division	SOMERVILLE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1002
Census Tract	351102

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Spring Hill Historic District listed 1989 · 53 contributing resources · NRIS 89001222

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of September 28, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Trust Name on Record
Mailing Address	42 SPRING ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-2523
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 8, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Nov 1, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PEOPLES UNITED BANK
Nov 1, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM PEOPLES UNITED BANK
Feb 10, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage PEOPLES UNITED BANK
Apr 9, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage PEOPLES UNITED BANK
Feb 10, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM PEOPLES UNITED BANK
Jan 29, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 8, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 8, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Nov 8, 2004
Deed Document Number	202360992
Deed Book / Page	81630 / 414
Prior Transfer Date	May 23, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc	081630-414
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Recording Date	Jun 8, 2023
Property Address	42 SPRING ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-2523
Document Number	081630-414
Book / Page	81630 / 414
Instrument Date	May 23, 2023
Instrument	60992
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 23, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

November 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Property Address	42 SPRING ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-2523
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 7, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	70172-67
Date	Nov 1, 2017
Book Page	70172/67
Instrument	177992

Lender

Name	PEOPLES UNITED BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

November 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Property Address	42 SPRING ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-2523
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 7, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	70172-49
Date	Nov 1, 2017
Book Page	70172/49
Instrument	177991

Lender

Name	PEOPLES UNITED BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.38%

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Property Address	42 SPRING ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-2523
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 7, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	74108-128
Date	Feb 10, 2020
Book Page	74108/128
Instrument	19737

Lender

Name	PEOPLES UNITED BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Balloon Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Property Address	42 SPRING ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-2523
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	74440-224
Date	Apr 9, 2020
Book Page	74440/224
Instrument	52752

Lender

Name	PEOPLES UNITED BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Balloon Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Property Address	42 SPRING ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-2523
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	74108-110
Date	Feb 10, 2020
Book Page	74108/110
Instrument	19736

Lender

Name	PEOPLES UNITED BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Type Change Date	Mar 1, 2027

January 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Recording Date	Jan 29, 2021
Property Address	42 SPRING ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-2523
Document Number	76836-328
Book / Page	76836 / 328
Instrument Date	Jan 27, 2021
Instrument	21910
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

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

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
2025	$19,506.00 (+24.8%)	$1,787,900 (+20.34%) Land $795,500 Building $992,400	$2,029,675 (-1.68%)
2024	$15,630.00 (+18.62%)	$1,485,700 (+16.59%) Land $795,500 Building $690,200	$2,064,350
2023	$13,176.00	$1,274,300 Land $795,500 Building $478,800

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 1,249 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	630 / 140
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Starry.

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