Middlesex County and Somerville City property record for 5 Berkeley St, Somerville, MA 02143
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,324 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.039 acres (1,680 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $363,000 (Jul 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $8,804 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-D-21 |
| Primary APN | 51-D-21 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,324 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,616 sqft |
| Basement Area | 560 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 560 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,680 sqft (0.039 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 15514180 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 BERKELEY ST |
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02143-1603 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Subdivision | SOMERVILLE |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERVILLE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 351101 |
Source: Middlesex County and Somerville City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 BERKELEY ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143-1603 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 8, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 8, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 30, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2008112661 |
| Deed Book / Page | 51415 / 101 |
| 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,804.00 (+6.46%) | $801,800 (+5.78%) Land $379,200 Building $422,600 | $803,047 (-34.16%) |
| 2025 | $8,270.00 (+6.83%) | $758,000 (+3.02%) Land $361,100 Building $396,900 | $1,219,705 (+17.48%) |
| 2024 | $7,741.00 (+6.64%) | $735,800 (+4.81%) Land $361,100 Building $374,700 | $1,038,255 |
| 2023 | $7,259.00 | $702,000 Land $361,100 Building $340,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 1,083 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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