44 Benton Rd, Somerville, MA 02143 Property Records

Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 44 Benton Rd, Somerville, MA 02143

Property Summary

Property Type	Triplex
Details	8 bd · 4 ba · 3,998 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.081 acres (3,515 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$1,325,000 (Sep 2016)
Tax Bill	$23,095 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2021 Mortgage Nov 2021 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`43-C-8`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`43-C-8`
Alternative APNs	`SOME M:43 B:C L:8` `19653075`

Interior

Bedrooms	8 Beds
Full Baths	4 Baths
Total Rooms	13 Rooms
Units	3 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	3,998 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	6,299 sqft
Basement Area	1,450 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,450 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,515 sqft (0.081 acres)
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	19653075
Street Address	44 BENTON RD
City	SOMERVILLE
State	MA
Zip	02143-1513
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Local Zoning Code	RA
Legal Subdivision	RAINSFORD W
Legal Block	C
Legal Lot Number	8
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Township / Civil Division	SOMERVILLE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2001
Census Tract	351101

Owner

44 Benton Rd, a triplex, is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 2025.

Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	27 MYOPIA RD, WINCHESTER, MA 01890-3713
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 22, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage WINCHESTER SAVINGS BANK
Nov 22, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage WINCHESTER SAVINGS BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 16, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 16, 2016 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 28, 2009
Deed Document Number	2016163239
Deed Book / Page	68026 / 313
Last Transfer Date	Feb 5, 2025
Transfer Doc	083754-453
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Property Address	44 BENTON RD, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-1513
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 1, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0079193-27
Date	Nov 22, 2021
Book Page	79193/27
Instrument	253750

Lender

Name	WINCHESTER SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

November 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SOMERVILLE MA
Recording Date	Nov 22, 2021
Property Address	44 BENTON RD, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-1513
Document Number	79193-24
Book / Page	79193 / 24
Instrument Date	Nov 19, 2021
Instrument	253749
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 10, 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
Address	27 MYOPIA RD, WINCHESTER, MA 01890-3713

Mortgage

Document Number	79193-27
Date	Nov 22, 2021
Book Page	79193/27
Instrument	253750

Lender

Name	WINCHESTER SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 44 Benton Rd was $23,095, up 9.4% from the year before.

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
2026	$23,095.00 (+9.45%)	$2,103,400 (+8.75%) Land $498,100 Building $1,605,300
2025	$21,101.00 (+7.22%)	$1,934,100 (+3.38%) Land $474,300 Building $1,459,800
2024	$19,681.00 (+2.43%)	$1,870,800 (+0.68%) Land $474,300 Building $1,396,500
2023	$19,214.00	$1,858,200 Land $474,300 Building $1,383,900

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 44 Benton Rd 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.

Wildfire

The area around 44 Benton Rd 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.

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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