Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 42 Ware St, Somerville, MA 02144
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,696 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.077 acres (3,336 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $316,500 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $13,560 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8-C-4 |
| Primary APN | 8-C-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,696 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,401 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,341 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,341 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,336 sqft (0.077 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 11340134 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 42 WARE ST |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02144-1527 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | NR |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 350701 |
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14 SCHOOL ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-6122 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 28, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201933942 |
| Deed Book / Page | 33250 / 121 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 033250-121 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $13,560.00 (+7.84%) | $1,235,000 (+7.16%) Land $720,200 Building $514,800 | $1,187,014 |
| 2025 | $12,574.00 (+5.92%) | $1,152,500 (+2.14%) Land $685,900 Building $466,600 | |
| 2024 | $11,871.00 (+0.47%) | $1,128,400 (-1.25%) Land $685,900 Building $442,500 | |
| 2023 | $11,816.00 | $1,142,700 Land $685,900 Building $456,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 955 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 75 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 520 / 116 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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