Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 48 Central St, Somerville, MA 02143
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 3,398 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,480 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (Nov 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $11,670 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 43-G-9 |
| Primary APN | 43-G-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,398 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,612 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,480 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 13477065 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 48 CENTRAL ST |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02143-2716 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Block | G |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 351101 |
48 Central St, a duplex, is held in a trust since November 2013.
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 82 MILL ST, LINCOLN, MA 01773-1706 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 20, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 20, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 62954 / 28 |
| Transfer Doc | 62954-28 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 48 Central St was $11,670, up 6.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,670.00 (+6.61%) | $1,069,700 (+2.81%) Land $509,200 Building $560,500 |
| 2024 | $10,946.00 (+2.6%) | $1,040,500 (+0.84%) Land $509,200 Building $531,300 |
| 2023 | $10,669.00 | $1,031,800 Land $509,200 Building $522,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 48 Central St 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.
The area around 48 Central St 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 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 |
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