Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 5 Ash Ave, Somerville, MA 02145
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,538 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.048 acres (2,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,940 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 46-D-14 |
| Primary APN | 46-D-14 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,538 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,876 sqft |
| Basement Area | 852 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 852 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,100 sqft (0.048 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1020025 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 ASH AVE |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02145-1401 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 350108 |
5 Ash Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 ASH AVE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-1401 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Ash Ave was $7,940, 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,940.00 (+6.63%) | $723,100 (+5.95%) Land $267,100 Building $456,000 | $720,775 (-30.69%) |
| 2025 | $7,446.00 (+7.51%) | $682,500 (+3.66%) Land $254,400 Building $428,100 | $1,039,965 (+19.05%) |
| 2024 | $6,926.00 (+4.42%) | $658,400 (+2.63%) Land $254,400 Building $404,000 | $873,525 |
| 2023 | $6,633.00 | $641,500 Land $254,400 Building $387,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Ash 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 5 Ash 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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