42 Whitman St, Somerville, MA 02144 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 42 Whitman St, Somerville, MA 02144

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	6 bd · 2 ba · 2,825 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.081 acres (3,537 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$530,000 (Jun 2003)
Tax Bill	$11,864 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2026 Line of Credit Sep 2021 Refinance + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`11-E-4`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`11-E-4`
Alternative APNs	`SOME M:11 B:E L:4` `4166190`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	13 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	2,825 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,885 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Shingles
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Slate
Lot Area	3,537 sqft (0.081 acres)
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Steam
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	4166190
Street Address	42 WHITMAN ST
City	SOMERVILLE
State	MA
Zip	02144-1616
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	RA
Legal Block	E
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil Division	SOMERVILLE
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4003
Census Tract	350600

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of September 18, 2026

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	46 ALEXANDER RD, NEWTON HIGHLANDS, MA 02461-1831
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 25, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ROCKLAND TRUST CO
Sep 27, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GUARANTEED RATE INC
Sep 27, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance GUARANTEED RATE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 3, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 3, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2003962
Last Transfer Date	Sep 24, 2021
Transfer Doc	0000213441
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Property Address	42 WHITMAN ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1616
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 15, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	085383-110
Date	Mar 25, 2026
Book Page	85383/110
Instrument	32472

Lender

Name	ROCKLAND TRUST CO
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	301 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Property Address	42 WHITMAN ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1616
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 1, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	078785-523
Date	Sep 27, 2021
Book Page	78785/523
Instrument	213442

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2051

September 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Recording Date	Sep 27, 2021
Property Address	42 WHITMAN ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1616
Document Number	78785-520
Book / Page	78785 / 520
Instrument Date	Sep 24, 2021
Instrument	213441
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 15, 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
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	46 ALEXANDER RD, NEWTON, MA 02461-1831

Mortgage

Document Number	78785-523
Date	Sep 27, 2021
Book Page	78785/523
Instrument	213442

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2051

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
2025	$11,864.00 (+5.66%)	$1,087,400 (+1.88%) Land $700,800 Building $386,600
2024	$11,228.00 (+2.31%)	$1,067,300 (+0.57%) Land $700,800 Building $366,500
2023	$10,974.00	$1,061,300 Land $700,800 Building $360,500

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

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	2 units insured incl. 2 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (1978)
Most Recent Claim	Feb 1978 · tidal / storm surge

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

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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