Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 48 Gorham St, Somerville, MA 02144
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 3,605 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.075 acres (3,267 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $775,000 (Jun 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $18,874 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-B-19 |
| Primary APN | 17-B-19 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,605 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,059 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,202 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,202 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 3,267 sqft (0.075 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 10338091 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 48 GORHAM ST |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02144-2728 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | NR |
| Legal Subdivision | CJ SIMPSON |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 350800 |
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 966 BROADWAY, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144-1816 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 7, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 7, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20119 |
| Deed Book / Page | 56957 / 311 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $18,874.00 (+8.18%) | $1,718,900 (+7.48%) Land $748,300 Building $970,600 |
| 2025 | $17,447.00 (+6.29%) | $1,599,200 (+2.49%) Land $712,700 Building $886,500 |
| 2024 | $16,414.00 (+2.36%) | $1,560,300 (+0.61%) Land $712,700 Building $847,600 |
| 2023 | $16,035.00 | $1,550,800 Land $712,700 Building $838,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 1,241 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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