Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 490 Columbia St, Somerville, MA 02143
| Property Type | Industrial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.162 acres (7,073 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,316 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 96-A-23 |
| Primary APN | 96-A-23 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 7,073 sqft (0.162 acres) |
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| Account Number | 14495070 |
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| Street Address | 490 COLUMBIA ST |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02143-4105 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Vacant Land |
| Local Zoning Code | CI |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 351500 |
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 139 HARWICH RD, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-3024 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | $4,316.00 (+5.06%) | $227,900 (+4.97%) Land $227,900 |
| 2025 | $4,108.00 (+3.97%) | $217,100 (-) Land $217,100 |
| 2024 | $3,951.00 (+4.88%) | $217,100 (-) Land $217,100 |
| 2023 | $3,767.00 | $217,100 Land $217,100 |
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 1,045 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 | 641 / 143 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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