Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 47 Edgar Ave, Somerville, MA 02145
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,578 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,308 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $166,700 (Feb 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $9,578 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 47-E-7 |
| Primary APN | 47-E-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,578 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,662 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,196 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,308 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 6236020 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 47 EDGAR AVE |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02145-1451 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | NR |
| Legal Subdivision | CHARLES J ELLIOT |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 350108 |
47 Edgar Ave, a duplex, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2007.
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 47 EDGAR AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-1451 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 6, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 6, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200724570 |
| Deed Book / Page | 48956 / 385 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 47 Edgar Ave was $9,578, up 8.8% from the year before.
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 | $9,578.00 (+8.75%) | $872,300 (+8.06%) Land $360,400 Building $511,900 | $990,651 |
| 2025 | $8,807.00 (+6.88%) | $807,200 (+3.05%) Land $343,200 Building $464,000 | |
| 2024 | $8,240.00 (+2.68%) | $783,300 (+0.93%) Land $343,200 Building $440,100 | |
| 2023 | $8,025.00 | $776,100 Land $343,200 Building $432,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 47 Edgar Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 47 Edgar Ave 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.
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 516 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 75 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 630 / 140 |
May also be available: AT&T, Starry, T-Mobile.
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